This year’s celebration was held under the global theme, “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,” and re-cast nationally as “Mobilizing Domestic Support, Transforming the AIDS […]
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Ethiopia launches fourth national plan to combat antimicrobial resistance
Ethiopia’s new action plan positions the country as a continental leader, setting a model for progress and inspiring other nations to act Ethiopia has unveiled […]
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Measles deaths down 88 percent since 2000, but cases surge
To achieve measles elimination, strong political commitment and sustained investment is needed to ensure all children receive two doses of the measles vaccine and surveillance […]
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WHO Director-General witnesses efforts to restore lives affected by fistula
Obstetric fistula is a devastating birth injury that affects millions of women worldwide, especially in developing countries To the soft and moving sound of the […]
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Countries, experts agree on 10-year Africa health workforce agenda
WHO called on all partners to sustain investment and political momentum to ensure the successful rollout of the agenda once it is endorsed and launched […]
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Lassa fever death toll rises to 177 in Nigeria
The number of people died from a Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has risen to 177 since the start of this […]
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Uganda: Legislators urged to prioritise funding to curb malaria
The call was made at a high-level advocacy engagement with MPs, on gender-responsive malaria and health services, on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at the Parliament […]
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Kenya on high alert after Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia
Kenya said on Tuesday its health authorities are on high alert following three deaths related to Marburg virus disease (MVD) in neighboring Ethiopia. The […]
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Ghana activates emergency response against Marburg disease, public urged to practice hand hygiene
By Francis Kobena Tandoh Ghana has activated its emergency response structures against the Marburg virus disease, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) confirmed in a statement […]
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Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles eliminate measles and rubella
The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO) In a significant […]
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