World Health Organisation

Featured News from the African Region of the WHO
  1. Early detection a game-changer in the fight against leprosy in Madagascar

    Early detection a game-changer in the fight against leprosy in Madagascar
    Early detection a game-changer in the fight against leprosy in Madagascar
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  2. Drought leaves over two million vulnerable to health and nutrition crises in Kenya

    Drought leaves over two million vulnerable to health and nutrition crises in Kenya
    Tillen Oduwo from WHO surveys a dried out river in Tula, Tana River County.
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  3. Senegal transforms the childbirth experience through WHO‑recommended care models

    Senegal transforms the childbirth experience through WHO‑recommended care models
    Senegal transforms the childbirth experience through WHO‑recommended care models
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  4. Kenya launches national cervical cancer elimination action plan 2026–2030

    Kenya launches national cervical cancer elimination action plan 2026–2030
    "When I see my granddaughter vaccinated against HPV, I feel hopeful. No mother should have to watch her daughter suffer when it can be prevented."
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  5. Effective Implementation of Tobacco Control Proclamations Requires Robust Enforcement and Strong Multisectoral Collaboration

    Effective Implementation of Tobacco Control Proclamations Requires Robust Enforcement and Strong Multisectoral Collaboration
    Effective Implementation of Tobacco Control Proclamations Requires Robust Enforcement and Strong Multisectoral Collaboration
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