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Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Africa– Dr Issimouha Dillé explains why Africa can win the fight against Cervical Cancer

Eliminating cervical cancer in Africa– Dr Issimouha Dillé explains why Africa can win the fight against cervical cancer

Brazzaville—Cervical cancer remains one of the major public health challenges in Africa, even though it is almost entirely preventable.

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Kenyan Senate Speaker Urges African Scientists to Champion Homegrown Health Solutions

The Speaker of the Senate of the Republic of Kenya, Rt. Hon.

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Sierra Leone achieves nationwide coverage for cervical cancer screening and treatment

Freetown—Sierra Leone has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to eliminate cervical cancer, achieving 100% district coverage for screening and

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Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella

Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles eliminate measles and rubella

In a significant public health achievement, Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella, becoming the first sub-Saharan countries to attain this milestone.
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Fièvre de la Vallée du Rift en Mauritanie : agir maintenant pour prévenir et surveiller efficacement

Mauritania faces Rift Valley fever outbreak: Strengthening surveillance and response

Nouakchott — In Mauritania, Rift Valley fever (RVF) continues to demonstrate its danger.

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Strengthening Zambia’s public health: WHO walk-through at UTH virology laboratory

On 13 November 2025, the WHO Country Office in Zambia led a walk-through visit to the Virology Laboratory at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka.

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Fleming Fund-supported efforts strengthen Sierra Leone’s defence against antimicrobial resistance:

Freetown—Sierra Leone has accelerated national efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by transitioning from fragmented initiatives to a coordina

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Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the South Ethiopia Region, the first of its kind in the country, following laboratory testing of samples from a cluster of suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever.
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