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World Health Day 2026 – São Tomé and Príncipe

Under the theme “Together for Health.

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When Science Protects the Most Vulnerable: An Interview with Professor Anne Esther Njom Nlend (Cameroon)

When science protects the most vulnerable: An interview with Professor Anne Esther Njom Nlend (Cameroon)

Yaounde - On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health.

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Figure 1WHO Nigeria Country Representative joins staff, colleagues from FMOH &SW on a commemorative walk to celebrate 20206 World Health Day in Abuja

Nigeria turns evidence into action to protect health and save lives

Abuja, On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health.

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Putting Science at the Service of Fairer and More Effective Care: An Interview with Dr Kadiatou Diallo (Guinea)

Putting science at the service of fairer and more effective care: An interview with Dr Kadiatou Diallo (Guinea)

Conakry - On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health.

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WHO Appoints Dr Ndoungou Salla Ba as Head of WHO Liaison Office, Zanzibar

WHO Appoints Dr Ndoungou Salla Ba as Head of WHO Liaison Office, Zanzibar

Zanzibar — The World Health Organization (WHO) Tanzania welcomes the appointment of Dr Ndoungou Salla Ba as the head of WHO Liaison Office in Zanziba

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polio

The vaccination party to protect the future

By: Olívio Gambo, WHO Angola communication officer.

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Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Hon Hambeleleni Ndjaleka

Namibia Commemorates World Health Day 2026: Standing with Science for Better Health

Namibia joined the global community in commemorating World Health Day 2026 under the theme, “Together for Health.

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ciencia

Defending science is, above all, defending lives

By: Dr Indrajit Hazarika, WHO Represent

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