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WHO in Africa launches geodatabase to empower data-driven health decisions
WHO in Africa launches geodatabase to empower data-driven health decisions
Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella
Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles eliminate measles and rubella
Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Africa– Dr Issimouha Dillé explains why Africa can win the fight against Cervical Cancer
Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Africa– Dr Issimouha Dillé explains why Africa can win the fight against Cervical Cancer
Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease
Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease

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Zimbabwe strengthens integrated cancer services to improve women’s health
Zimbabwe strengthens integrated cancer services to improve women’s health
Prevention as the first line of defence against Ebola
Prevention as the first line of defence against Ebola
Care, compassion and recovery of youngest patient in Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola outbreak
Care, compassion and recovery of youngest patient in Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola outbreak
Professor Fall at work
Understanding Africa’s prostate cancer prevalence, risks and prevention mechanisms

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RDT testing for COVID-19
Southern Africa faces uptick in COVID-19 cases
WHO delivers assorted lifesaving medical supplies to Mayom County in the Greater Unity Region to support flood affected communities.
WHO takes health care services directly to South Sudan’s flood-affected communities in Mayom County
A health worker gives medication to a patient. Kenya has embarked on a extensive evidence-based approach to root out TB
Kenya embarks on new approach to prioritize future TB actions

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Events

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Accreditation of Non-State actors: call for applications to participate in the WHO Regional Committee for Africa now open! Deadline 30 November 2025

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Call for Experts Technical Advisory Group on Noncommunicable Diseases in the World ...

10 September 2025

Seventy-fifth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa

25 August 2025

Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize — 5th Laureates

23 August 2025