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The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Cabo Verde has released the Results of Technical Cooperation Report 2024–2025, documenting the key health advances achieved during the biennium. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the BFA Foundation (FBFA) signed a funding agreement today worth 30.1 million kwanzas to support the cholera response and mitigate the impact of recent floods in Benguela Province.

Morogoro — As part of its commitment to strengthening preparedness, early detection, and rapid response to public health emergencies under the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS), the Government of Tanzania is enhancing national emergency response capacity through Emergency Medical Team (EMT) and Emergency Medical Team Coordination Cell (EMTCC) training taking place in Morogoro from 8–12 June 2026. 
 

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 5 June 2026 – In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and commitment to healthier lifestyles, United Nations staff members and their families gathered at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) compound in Addis Ababa on Friday, 5 June 2026, to commemorate World Hypertension Day through a mass sports activity and relay race aimed at raising awareness about hypertension and promoting physical activity.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10 June 2026 – The World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia Country Office and the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) are entering a new era of strategic collaboration aimed at advancing health research, innovation, local pharmaceutical production, and health security in Ethiopia and beyond.

Following the National Training Meeting organized by the Ministry of Health (MINSA) with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), Angola has reinforced its commitment to preventing, detecting, and responding to Ebola threats. The initiative brought together more than 350 key participants from all provinces of the country.

Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe joined the global commemoration of World Health Day 2026 with a renewed call to place science, evidence and collaboration at the centre of efforts to improve health outcomes and strengthen health systems. Held under the theme “Together for Health.

São Tomé,  June 9th – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Principe celebrated the 50th anniversary of WHO’s presence in the country. This official ceremony organized in the Palais des Congres was chaired by His Excellency the Prime Minister, Dr. Américo Ramos in presence of the Minister of Health, Dr. Celso Matos, the WHO Representative, Dr.

Zanzibar — Zanzibar continues to strengthen efforts toward cholera elimination under the Government-led Zanzibar Comprehensive Cholera Elimination Plan (ZACCEP) 2018–2027, which prioritizes surveillance, water and sanitation improvements, risk communication, and community engagement to prevent future outbreaks.