Cabo Verde strengthens death registration system with WHO support
During a two-day workshop in Praia, the National Health Directorate and WHO Cabo Verde brought together professionals from various areas to review the death registration process in the country, with a view to proposing improvements in the quality and modernization of mortality data.
Human papillomavirus vaccination in Eswatini: a critical step towards curbing cervical cancer
Mbabane—The Kingdom of Eswatini is making notable strides in its fight against cervical cancer through the successful implementation of a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program. Launched in June 2023, the initiative targets girls aged 9 to 14 years, aiming to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the country.
Eswatini celebrates reaching over 5000 children during African Vaccination Week
Mbabane—To cultivate a healthy and productive population, the Kingdom of Eswatini successfully conducted a nationwide vaccination catch-up campaign as part of the 2025 African Vaccination Week (AVW) commemoration.
WHO launches “Roda de Saúde”: A platform for dialogue on health in Angola
The World Health Organization (WHO) in Angola is pleased to announce the launch of “Roda de Saúde”, a new monthly series of public conversations aimed at informing, involving, and empowering Angolan institutions and society around the main public health challenges and potential solutions.
Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi appointed WHO Regional Director for Africa
Cabo Verde invests in improving the quality of care for the elderly
Cabo Verde takes a historic step in mortality management with support from WHO and Portuguese Cooperation
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Cabo Verde strengthens its position as a regional reference in public health by completing a national assessment of the death certification and cause-of-death notification process.
Malawi Secures Gains Against Polio, Strengthens Health Systems for the Future
As Malawi celebrates its first anniversary after officially closing its reimported wild poliovirus (WPV1) outbreak, the country is taking strategic steps to sustain hard-won gains and strengthen its broader health system. On 24 April 2025, health leaders, partners, and stakeholders gathered for the National Polio Transition Planning meeting, an important milestone in ensuring that the infrastructure built to eradicate polio continues to serve Malawi’s communities for years to come.
Botswana leads the way in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Rwanda Conducts Second Joint External Evaluation to Strengthen Health Security
Kigali – With support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Pandemic Fund and other regional partners, Rwanda is conducting its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) from 25 to 30 May 2025 in Kigali.