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Ethiopia Digitalizes and Modernizes Its Health Emergency Information Systems

Ethiopia digitalizes and modernizes its health emergency information systems

The World Health Organization Ethiopia (WHO) country office continues…

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Angola strengthens cervical cancer prevention with network of health influencers

The National Directorate of Public Health (DNSP), with the support of…

Launch of the hepatitis community of practice marks a new chapter in africa’s fight against viral hepatitis

Kigali ‒ In a pivotal moment for public health in Africa, the…

Religious leaders, health authorities, and WHO meet to validate Minimum WASH and health Standards for Religious institutions

Religious leaders, health authorities, and WHO meet to validate minimum WASH and health Standards for Religious institutions

Over 60 participants, including representatives from the Amhara…

Figure 1Market sensitisation on mpox for prevention, behvaioural change and early health seeking -

Nigeria reviews mpox guidelines and boosts community awareness to reduce transmission.

Abuja, Nigeria is taking significant steps to strengthen its national…

Zambia launches Malaria vaccine

Zambia launches malaria vaccine to protect over half a million children

Lusaka – The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the…

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Garissa health workers trained on WHO global competency standards to strengthen care for refugees and migrants

Garissa County—Twenty-five frontline health workers from Garissa…

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WHO and Katyavala Bwila University hold scientific conference in Benguela

Benguela – The Faculty of Medicine of Katyavala Bwila University (…

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Ending polio in Angola: every child, one vaccine, everywhere

As part of World Polio Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) in…

Joint Statement by WHO, UNICEF, and Rotary International

Joint Statement by WHO, UNICEF, and Rotary

Today, as we commemorate World Polio Day 2025, we – the World Health…