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Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: WHO Zambia Celebrates World Health Day with Focus on Maternal and Newborn Health

On April 7th, WHO Zambia hosted a significant advocacy meeting at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel to commemorate World Health Day.

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Lesego pose to the camera in the hallway of FF Rebeiro Clinic after her antenatal care.

A Mother and a Clinician’s Story of Maternal Health and Care in South Africa

Pretoria - In the heart of Pretoria, at FF Ribeiro Clinic, two women, one a hopeful new mother, the other a dedicated midwife cross paths on a journey that reflects the strength

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African region’s maternal and newborn mortality declining, but progress still slow

African region’s maternal and newborn mortality declining, but progress still slow

Brazzaville – The African region has made progress in lowering maternal mortality since 2000 but needs a 12-fold increase in the annual reduc

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The health of mothers and babies is the foundation of healthy families and communities

The health of mothers and babies is the foundation of healthy families and communities

On World Health day, Uganda reflects on progress, challenges, and collaborative strategies to reduce maternal and newborn mortality under the theme

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Dr. Kouamé Jean KONAN, WHO Representative, officially presenting his credentials to His Excellency Mr. Olushegun Adjadi BAKARI, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin

Dr. Kouamé Jean KONAN, new WHO Representative, presented his letter of appointment to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin

Cotonou, April 4, 2025 – Dr.

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93% of Eswatini mothers deliver in health facilities, attended by skilled personnel

93% of Eswatini mothers deliver in health facilities, attended by skilled personnel

In commemoration of the World Health Day 2025 on 7 April 2025, the Kingdom of Eswatini joined global partners in launching a year-long campaign under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”, calling for renewed commitment to end preventable maternal and neonatal deaths.
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Strengthening Healthcare Workforce for Triple Elimination: WHO Supports Training of Frontline Health Workers in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone – March 2025 – In a concerted effort to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B (Triple Eliminatio

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WHO Regional Director's visit to Ethiopia enhancing emergency preparedness and response

WHO Regional Director's visit to Ethiopia enhancing emergency preparedness and response

Emergency preparedness and response are critical for global health security in an era of increasing public health threats.

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