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WHO, government authorities and partners during a field visit in Guinea-Bissau.

High-Level Mission reinforces commitment to regional health services in Guinea-Bissau

Ministry of Public Health and WHO joint mission covered six health regions and highlighted the need for stronger coordination, better use of resource

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During the second round, vaccination teams will continue conducting door-to-door visits, alongside outreach activities in markets, schools, churches, and health facilities to ensure that all eligible children are reached

Zambia undertakes the second round of the polio vaccination campaign to protect every child against polio

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Africa Region Tobacco Control Champions Recognized through World No Tobacco Day Awards 2026

Five tobacco control champions from the WHO African Region have been recognized at the 2026 World No Tobacco Day Awards for outstanding work in policy, research, and advocacy. The awardees — from South Africa, Liberia, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria — reflect the Region’s growing leadership in countering nicotine and tobacco addiction.
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Andre Hansen

Quitting tobacco restores hope and renews life

Windhoek—At 13 years old, Andre Hansen thought smoking was simply part of growing up.

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Eric’s Fight Against Cigarettes in Benin

Benin: Eric Loko’s journey to quit tobacco use

Cotonou – Eric Loko, 37, is a former smoker who managed to quit after eleven years of addiction.

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Africa Region Tobacco Control Champions Recognized through World No Tobacco Day Awards 2026

Five tobacco control champions from the WHO African Region have been recognized at the 2026 World No Tobacco Day Awards for outstanding work in policy, research, and advocacy. The awardees — from South Africa, Liberia, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria — reflect the Region’s growing leadership in countering nicotine and tobacco addiction.
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tabaco

Angola steps up the fight against smoking in the face of alarming signs of its impact on public health

In light of the worrying rise in diseas

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Four health workers recover from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Four health workers recover from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo—Four nurses who were being treated for Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus have been disch

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