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Featured News from the African Region of the WHO
  1. WHO Ethiopia Congratulates Dr. Mekdes Daba on Her Reappointment as Minister of Health

    WHO Ethiopia Congratulates Dr. Mekdes Daba on Her Reappointment as Minister of Health
       WHO Ethiopia Congratulates Dr. Mekdes Daba on Her Reappointment as Minister of Health
    gebremichaela@…
  2. Breaking the silence: Young Gambians take the lead on mental health

    Breaking the silence: Young Gambians take the lead on mental health
    Breaking the silence: Young Gambians take the lead on mental health
    ridgardn@who.int
  3. Bringing lifesaving cholera care closer to communities in Borno State

    Bringing lifesaving cholera care closer to communities in Borno State
    Frontline health workers attending to cholera cases in Borno State
    ochembac@who.int
  4. Nigeria steps up action to prevent rabies deaths through One Health approach

    Nigeria steps up action to prevent rabies deaths through One Health approach
    Group photograph of delegates at the symposium to commemorate the World Rabies Day 2026
    ochembac@who.int
  5. Kenya confirms first imported Bundibugyo virus disease case; WHO supports control efforts

    Kenya confirms first imported Bundibugyo virus disease case; WHO supports control efforts
    A health worker wearing personal protective equipment, including goggles, a face mask, a protective suit and gloves
    elombatd@who.int