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Ghana Leads Africa in Advancing a People-Centred Approach to Address Antimicrobial Resistance

When a child’s bloodstream infection no longer responds to prescribed…
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A member of the ring vaccination team vaccinates a man in Bosolo village.

WHO convenes global experts in Brazzaville to strengthen clinical care for filovirus diseases

Brazzaville – As outbreaks of Filovirus Disease (FVD)…
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Student Diana Ribia demonstrates how to assess whether a baby is growing normally by measuring the height of the top of the mother’s uterus at the Kenya Medical Training College Skills Lab, Nairobi.

WHO and Novo Nordisk Foundation partner to advance health workforce education in Kenya

Nairobi—Kenya has made notable progress in health workforce…
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Ethiopia Dialogues on Progress Towards Building a Competent, Responsive, and Equitably Distributed Health Workforce for Universal Health Coverage

Ethiopia Dialogues on Progress Towards Building a Competent, Responsive, and Equitably Distributed Health Workforce for Universal Health Coverage

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 18 February 2026 – The Federal Ministry of…
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Vaccination team during MR campaign in a nomadic settlement

Reaching the Unreached: Measles‑Rubella Vaccination Brings Essential Care to a Nomadic Community in Osun State

Osun:  For years, families in a small nomadic settlement in Abaa…
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Reaching Every Child: How Enugu’s Independent Monitors Are Helping Close Immunity Gaps

Enugu; In Enugu State, families, health workers, and young volunteers…
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“Rising threats, regional solutions” podcast

“Rising threats, regional solutions” podcast

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ORCI 30th Anniversary

Tanzania Strengthens National Response to Cancer, Commits to Reducing Mortality by 30%

Dar es Salaam —Tanzania is committed to reducing cancer-related…
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WHO joins the Ministry of Health and Wellness in the Sensitization March against cancer

WHO joins the Ministry of Health and Wellness in the sensitization march against cancer

Port Louis—WHO Representative, Dr Abdou Salam Gueye, joins the Health…
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Kenya validates second-generation National Action Plan for Health Security (2026–2030)

Kenya validates second-generation National Action Plan for Health Security (2026–2030)

Nairobi—Following the Joint External Evaluation conducted in…
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