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The WHO STEPS survey helps Zambia track trends, identify priority risk factors, and measure progress towards national and global health targets

Zambia launches STEPS Survey on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)

Lusaka, Zambia 21 April 2026Zambia, through the Honorable Minister of…
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Simulation training transforms maternal care in Niger

Simulation training transforms maternal care in Niger

Niamey—In the Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC)…
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The AVoHC Surge training is underway in Lilongwe

Malawi Strengthens Emergency Preparedness with Launch of Second AVoHC–SURGE Cohort

Lilongwe-Malawi has launched the second cohort of emergency responder…
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Cameroon remains vigilant against sleeping sickness

Cameroon remains vigilant against sleeping sickness

Campo—In Campo, a humid forest town in southern Cameroon, daily life…
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WHO Representative marking a vaccinated child

Zambia Launches a Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign to Protect Every Child Under Five

JOINT PRESS RELEASEThe campaign will reach children under 5 in six…
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Cameroon remains vigilant against sleeping sickness

Cameroon remains vigilant against sleeping sickness

Campo—In Campo, a humid forest town in southern Cameroon, daily life…
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Cameroon remains vigilant against sleeping sickness

Cameroon remains vigilant against sleeping sickness

Campo—In Campo, a humid forest town in southern Cameroon, daily life…
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WHO Africa and African Union step up joint action on neglected tropical diseases

WHO Africa and African Union step up joint action on neglected tropical diseases

Lilongwe — The WHO Regional Office for Africa and the African Union…
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WHO Africa and African Union step up joint action on neglected tropical diseases

WHO Africa and African Union step up joint action on neglected tropical diseases

Lilongwe — The WHO Regional Office for Africa and the African Union…
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UNICEF Representative, Mr Sam Ocran, Ambassador of Japan to Namibia is His Excellency Mr. Shinichi Asazuma, Executive Director, Mr Penda Ithindi, United Nations Resident Coordinator Ms Hopelang Phororo, WHO Representative, Dr Richard Banda and Deputy Executive Director, Dr Alfons Amoomo

Japan-funded projects strengthen health security, malaria prevention and cancer care in Namibia

The Republic of Namibia, through the Ministry of Health and Social…
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