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Port Harcourt – Reliable electricity is more than a convenience. It is a lifeline for primary health care. Clean and dependable energy supports safe, equitable and resilient services.

Conakry - On World Health Day 2026, celebrated under the theme “United for Health. Supporting Science”, World Health Organization (WHO) highlights individuals across the African Region who are using science to improve people’s lives.

Keffi – Women are at the frontline of Nigeria’s disease detection and response. Their work drives faster reporting, higher vaccination coverage and stronger trust between communities and health services.

On World Health Day 2026, Angola hosted a national roundtable aimed at reflecting on how to transform scientific evidence into quality, equitable and accessible healthcare for the entire population. Under the theme “Together for Health. Support Science”, the event reinforced the importance of integrating research, innovation and public policies to address the country’s health challenges and improve people’s quality of life.

The World Health Organization has donated medical supplies and laboratory consumables valued at over US$1 million to the Ghana Health Service to enhance diagnostic capacity and improve the quality of healthcare delivery across the country.

The Government of Angola, in partnership with the World Food Program (WFP) and the World Health Organization (WHO), convened a three-day workshop in Luanda to strengthen warehouse management and digital health logistics for medical supplies in the context of the cholera response.

Ghana has taken a significant step to address a long-standing gap in its health system with the official launch of the Maternal Mental Health Policy (MMHP).

Yaounde - On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting individuals who use science to improve lives across the African Region.

A paediatrician and public health expert based in Cameroon, Professor Anne Esther Njom Nlend explains how science helps protect health—especially for mothers, newborns and children. Drawing on concrete examples from the African context, she illustrates how scientific evidence guides medical decisions, saves lives and supports sustainable progress.

Abuja, On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” Nigeria is highlighting how evidence-based approaches are strengthening public health and improving outcomes across the country.