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Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: WHO Zambia Celebrates World Health Day with Focus on Maternal and Newborn Health

On April 7th, WHO Zambia hosted a significant advocacy meeting at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel to commemorate World Health Day.

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African region’s maternal and newborn mortality declining, but progress still slow

African region’s maternal and newborn mortality declining, but progress still slow

Brazzaville – The African region has made progress in lowering maternal mortality since 2000 but needs a 12-fold increase in the annual reduc

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WHO donates vital laboratory equipment and vehicles to the Ministry of Health to strengthen Sierra Leone's health systems.

Freetown, Sierra Leone, April 2025 – The World Health Organization (W

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Strengthening Healthcare Workforce for Triple Elimination: WHO Supports Training of Frontline Health Workers in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone – March 2025 – In a concerted effort to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B (Triple Eliminatio

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Côte d'Ivoire: self-testing extends cervical cancer screening services

Côte d'Ivoire: self-testing extends cervical cancer screening services

Abidjan – In Côte d'Ivoire, nearly 90% of cervical cancer screenings are conducted through self-testing, empowering women to take charge of their health.

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Uganda launches largest malaria vaccine introduction to date

Uganda launches largest malaria vaccine introduction to date

Apac, Uganda – Today, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) and alliance partners, UNICEF, the Wor

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Uganda’s bold step towards a healthier future through malaria vaccine roll-out

Uganda’s bold step towards a healthier future through malaria vaccine roll-out

Today marks a pivotal moment in Uganda's battle against malaria, offering hope to families across the country irrespective of where they live.

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Election of new WHO Regional Director for Africa: candidates’ forum

Election of new WHO Regional Director for Africa: candidates’ forum

As part of the process for the election of the next World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa, a virtual live candidates’ forum will be held on Wednesday 2 April 2025 from 09:30 to 16:00 Brazzaville time.
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