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Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Brazzaville/Geneva—Africa’s routine immunization programmes are…
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Senegal expands access to assistive technologies for improved health and well-being

Senegal expands access to assistive technologies for improved health and well-being

Dakar—“Before, I stayed at home. Now I am happy to go back to school…
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Senegal expands access to assistive technologies for improved health and well-being

Senegal expands access to assistive technologies for improved health and well-being

Dakar—“Before, I stayed at home. Now I am happy to go back to school…
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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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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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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 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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