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Angola approves the National Immunization Strategy 2026-2030

Angola has formalized the new National Immunizatio

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Liberia conducts the 2025 IHR State Party Annual Self-Assessment with WHO Support

Monrovia, Liberia — The Government of Liberia, with technical and financial support from World Health Organization (WHO), completed the 2025 State Party Annual Self-Assessment R

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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

Cervical cancer remains one of the major public health challenges in Africa, even though it is almost entirely preventabl

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Après Ebola, revivre : à Bulape, le Programme des Guéris redonne espoir à Héritier

Post-outbreak support gives hope to Ebola survivors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bulape, Democratic Republic of the Congo –Twenty-five-year-old Héritier Bope Mpona recalls with sadness the impact of Ebola on his life.

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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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Sierra Leone achieves nationwide coverage for cervical cancer screening and treatment

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

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Participants at the summit in a group photo

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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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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