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Dr Sofonias Asrat

Ghana Launches Maternal Mental Health Policy to Address Critical Care Gap

Ghana has taken a significant step to address a long-standing gap in…
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Foto Familia

World Health Day 2026 – São Tomé and Príncipe

Under the theme “Together for Health. Stand with Science,” the…
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Niger takes a decisive step forward against polio

Niger takes a decisive step forward against polio

Niamey—In a small camp set up on the outskirts of Gueskérrou, a…
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World Health Day

Angola marks World Health Day with a focus on science, equity and innovation

On World Health Day 2026, Angola hosted a national roundtable aimed…
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polio

The vaccination party to protect the future

By: Olívio Gambo, WHO Angola communication officer.In the last few…
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WHO Appoints Dr Ndoungou Salla Ba as Head of WHO Liaison Office, Zanzibar

WHO Appoints Dr Ndoungou Salla Ba as Head of WHO Liaison Office, Zanzibar

Zanzibar — The World Health Organization (WHO) Tanzania welcomes the…
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Together for health. Santing with Science

Standing with science: how Mozambique contributes for global health

Maputo, April 7th, 2026 — On this World Health Day, celebrated under…
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Community health workers in Mbeya trained to strengthen voluntary blood donation

Community health workers in Mbeya trained to strengthen voluntary blood donation for lifesaving care

Mbeya —The Ministry of Health, through the National Blood Transfusion…
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Dr Sally-Ann Ohene

Ghana identifies priority areas to strengthen cholera prevention and control

Ghana has taken a major step toward preventing and controlling…
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Dr Fiona Braka

Ghana Advances Health Security with development of 2nd generation National Action Plan for Health Security

Ghana has taken a major step forward in strengthening its health…
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