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Standing with people and evidence: How Nigeria marked World Health Day 2026

Abuja, Twenty‑seven‑year‑old Godiya Tumba walked several kilometres with her two children to reach a temporary health outreach in Wuro Jabbe, Adamawa State.

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Tanzania strengthens environmental surveillance to detect and prevent health risks with new pollution surveillance systems

Tanzania strengthens environmental surveillance to detect and prevent health risks with new pollution surveillance systems

Morogoro — Tanzania is strengthening it’s environmental health surveillance systems to better detect and prevent health risks linked to pollution.

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Ghana advances vaccine manufacturing ambition with clinical trials strengthening

“Strong clinical trials systems are the backbone of credible research and a critical pillar of Ghana’s vaccine p

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UNICEF Representative, Mr Sam Ocran, Ambassador of Japan to Namibia is His Excellency Mr. Shinichi Asazuma, Executive Director, Mr Penda Ithindi, United Nations Resident Coordinator Ms Hopelang Phororo, WHO Representative, Dr Richard Banda and Deputy Executive Director, Dr Alfons Amoomo

Japan-funded projects strengthen health security, malaria prevention and cancer care in Namibia

The Republic of Namibia, through the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, and with financial suppo

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Signing of the Interministerial Commitment Memorandum Marks Historic Moment for Health in São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé,-  15 April, 2026 will be recorded in the history of São Tomé and Príncipe as the moment when health ceased to be an exclusive responsibility of the health sector

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Benue State strengthens Lassa fever response with WHO and partners' support, as focus shifts to protecting frontline workers

Makurdi, At the Lassa fever isolation centre in Makurdi, vigilance defines the standard of care.

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São Tomé and Príncipe launches Integrated Strategies to address the rising incidence of Noncommunicable Diseases, with WHO Support

São Tomé, April 15 – Today, the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe launched three national strategic instruments at the Pestana Hotel, marking a turning point

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Nearly 20 million lives saved in Africa through measles vaccinations

Nearly 20 million lives saved in Africa through measles vaccinations

Brazzaville/Geneva—Nearly 20 million measles-related deaths have been averted in Africa since 2000 thanks to increasing vaccin

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