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Achieving SGD3, Universal Health Coverage by 2030, and health security and PHC-oriented and resilient health systems hinges on the sufficient capacity of a well-trained and motivated health workforce to provide the essential health services at all levels of care. 

Kinshasa—The Democratic Republic of the Congo today declared the end of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province, after no new cases were reported in the past 42 days since the last patient was discharged from treatment centre on 19 October 2025. 

The 2025 Global One Health Day was celebrated in Jigjiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia under the theme “Strengthening One Health Collaboration for Resilient Communities.”

The event brought a wide range of partners into one forum, with over 100 participants, including high-level officials such as H.E. Mr. Ahmed Yasin Shek Ibrahim, delegate from the Somali Region President’s Office; H.E. Dr. Mesay Hailu, Director General of the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI); and Mr. Mohammed Ayanle Hassan, Deputy Head of the Somali Region Health Bureau.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. It threatens the effectiveness of treatments, increases healthcare costs, and endangers millions of lives.

We spoke with Dr Aurélie Mambu Nsimba, pharmacist and Head of the Regulatory Quality Assurance Office at the Congolese Pharmaceutical Regulatory Authority, to understand the issues and solutions.

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — November 25, 2025 - Ethiopia has launched the national introduction of the Hepatitis B Birth Dose (HepB BD) vaccine, marking a major step in strengthening newborn immunization and combating the transmission of Hepatitis B virus. This initiative is being implemented with the technical and financial support of the World Health Organization, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF and other immunization partners.

Angola has begun the process of preparing its National Health Accounts (NHA) for the period 2020 to 2023, a strategic step towards strengthening efficiency and equity in health sector financing.

Ghana has taken a major step forward on its journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with the launch of its National Quality of Care (QoC) Report, a landmark document that provides a comprehensive picture of the quality of health services across the country.