Tanzania taking bold steps to end cervical cancer
Tanzania, with support from WHO and partners, has adopted a multipronged approach to cervical cancer prevention, treatment and care. This is being achieved thro…
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Strengthening Women's Cancer Care Through Integrated Screening in Kenya
Over the past two years, the World Health Organization has been supporting Kenya's Ministry of Health to implement the Women's Integrated Cancer Screening…
Tanzania implements Labour Care Guide to reduce maternal and newborn mortality
In 2024, Tanzania introduced @WHO's Labour Care Guide, a groundbreaking tool that standardizes labour monitoring so health workers can recognize complications a…
WHO Africa/Gavi support mission to the DRC to step up immunization efforts among children.
From 23-25 November 2025, WHO African Region, alongside partners—including UNICEF and UNOPS—joined a Gavi support mission to the Democratic Republic of the Cong…
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Kenya broadens sexual and reproductive health services for hard-to-reach communities
The WHO, in collaboration with Ministries of Health across 18 African countries, is implementing a sexual and reproductive health initiative aiming to str…
Cabo Verde provides psychological first aid to survivors of recent flooding in Sao Vincente
"We have realized the importance of our presence in these moments," says psychologist Denise Lima, a first responder trained by @WHO to provide psychological fi…
Protecting Africa's future: New vaccines and boosters for every generation
How can Africa close critical immunity gaps and protect millions from preventable diseases?On 4 July 2025 in Lilongwe, Malawi, WHO AFRO and partners brought tog…