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Polio Launch in Angola

Angola Launches National Campaign to Vaccinate More Than 9 Million Children Against Polio

The national polio vaccination campaign was officially launched today in the municipality of Belas, an initiative aimed at protecting more than 9 Mill

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Dr Matthew Jowett, Unit Head for Governance, Policy and Financing at WHO HQ provides overview of the South Africa HFPM report

South Africa Launches Health Financing Progress Matrix Report in Pretoria

Pretoria, 19 March 2026 — South Africa’s National Department of Health jointly with World Health Organization Country Office in South Africa convened

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United for Protection: Vaccination to Ensure a Polio-Free Future

By: Dr Indrajit Hazarika, WHO Representative in An

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Tanzania Sets Emergency Medical Team Initiative in Motion with National Induction Training

Tanzania Sets Emergency Medical Team Initiative in Motion with National Induction Training

Zanzibar — The United Republic of Tanzania has conducted a week-long induction training for Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs), marking a significant step in strengthening the count

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African Countries Step Up Action to Strengthen Tobacco Tax Administration and Regional Cooperation

Twelve African countries gathered in Abidjan on 23–24 March 2026 to accelerate implementation of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, strengthening tax administration and cross-border cooperation. With 22 countries in the WHO African Region having ratified the Protocol, WHO AFRO and the Convention Secretariat reaffirmed their commitment to sustained technical assistance.
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African Countries Step Up Action to Strengthen Tobacco Tax Administration and Regional Cooperation

Twelve African countries gathered in Abidjan on 23–24 March 2026 to accelerate implementation of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, strengthening tax administration and cross-border cooperation. With 22 countries in the WHO African Region having ratified the Protocol, WHO AFRO and the Convention Secretariat reaffirmed their commitment to sustained technical assistance.
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African Countries Step Up Action to Strengthen Tobacco Tax Administration and Regional Cooperation

Twelve African countries gathered in Abidjan on 23–24 March 2026 to accelerate implementation of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, strengthening tax administration and cross-border cooperation. With 22 countries in the WHO African Region having ratified the Protocol, WHO AFRO and the Convention Secretariat reaffirmed their commitment to sustained technical assistance.
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Joint mission reveals progress and priorities for health service delivery in Matabeleland South

Zimbabwe continues to take important steps towards strengthening its health system and ensuring that quality services reach all communities across the country.

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