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Eswatini celebrates reaching over 5000 children during African Vaccination Week

Mbabane—To cultivate a healthy and productive population, the Kingdom of Eswatini successfully conducted a nationwide vaccination catch-up campaign as part

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Roda de Saúde

WHO launches “Roda de Saúde”: A platform for dialogue on health in Angola

The World Health Organization (WHO) in Angola is pleased to announc

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Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi appointed WHO Regional Director for Africa

Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi appointed WHO Regional Director for Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board today appointed Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi as Regional Director of WHO African Region following his nomination during a Special Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa held on 18 May 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Cabo Verde invests in improving the quality of care for the elderly

Cabo Verde invests in improving the quality of care for the elderly

Ana Rita's life has improved since she started attending regular appointments at the local health unit in Assomada, on the island of Santiago.
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Cabo Verde reforça sistema de registo de óbitos com apoio da OMS

Cabo Verde takes a historic step in mortality management with support from WHO and Portuguese Cooperation

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Dr Chirombo delivers opening remarks at the JEE session

Rwanda Conducts Second Joint External Evaluation to Strengthen Health Security

Kigali – With support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Pandemic Fund and other re

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Malawi Secures Gains Against Polio, Strengthens Health Systems for the Future

Malawi Secures Gains Against Polio, Strengthens Health Systems for the Future

As Malawi celebrates its first anniversary after officially closing its reimported wild poliovirus (WPV1) outbreak, the country is taking strategic steps to sustain hard-won gai

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Seychelles accelerates response to rising rates of obesity

Seychelles accelerates response to rising rates of obesity

Victoria—To curb rising rates of obesity, Seyc

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