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Pretoria—The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa today launched the first-ever Africa Prototype Competency-Based Curricula for ten selected health professions, marking a major turning point in how the region trains, equips and prepares its health workforce for the future. 

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From November 18th to 20th, 2025, Angola hosted an official visit from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, aimed at deepening strategic cooperation with the Angolan government in the field of immunization.

Zambia has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen health systems and improve service delivery by ensuring health facilities have access to sustainable electricity. Launched in February 2024, the Health Facility Solar Electrification (HFSE) Project aims to provide reliable and renewable energy to health facilities, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas. Electricity is essential for critical services such as vaccine storage, maternal care, and emergency response.

The World Health Organization (WHO) handed over critical medical supplies and equipment valued at over US$ 2.3 million to the Government of Kenya in a ceremony presided over by His Excellency President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi.

Dr. Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, presented the comprehensive package to President Ruto and the Government and people of Kenya, marking a significant investment in the country's health infrastructure and emergency response capacity.

Monrovia, Liberia — The Government of Liberia, with technical and financial support from World Health Organization (WHO), completed the 2025 State Party Annual Self-Assessment Reporting (SPAR) as required by the International Health Regulations (IHR) between 12-14 November 2025. The initiative underscores Liberia’s continued commitment to strengthening national and global health security through systematic evaluation and improvement of public health capacities.

Angola has formalized the new National Immunization Strategy (NIS) 2026-2030, a guiding instrument that reinforces the country's commitment to protecting children's health and strengthening the Expanded Program on Immunization. The Strategy sets clear priorities and ambitious targets, aligned with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and global and regional immunization goals.

Brazzaville — To mark Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day on 19 November, World Health Organization (WHO) in the African region launched the AFRO Geodatabase (AFRO GDB) to enhance the use of trusted administrative boundary data to strengthen geospatial governance and empower data-driven health decisions across Africa. 

Sierra Leone has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to eliminate cervical cancer, achieving 100% district coverage for screening and treatment services.