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Featured News from the African Region of the WHO
  1. Over 10 million children protected against polio in coordinated cross-border campaigns across Angola, DRC and Namibia

    Over 10 million children protected against polio in coordinated cross-border campaigns across Angola, DRC and Namibia
    Over 10 million children protected against polio in coordinated cross-border campaigns across Angola, DRC and Namibia
    mongem@who.int
  2. Welcome to Nairobi—let’s build together at World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026

    Welcome to Nairobi—let’s build together at World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026
    Welcome to Nairobi—let’s build together at World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026
    elombatd@who.int
  3. Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

    Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom
    Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom
    ottob@who.int
  4. Senegal expands access to assistive technologies for improved health and well-being

    Senegal expands access to assistive technologies for improved health and well-being
    Senegal expands access to assistive technologies for improved health and well-being
    lawsonagbluluf…
  5. Zambia launches STEPS Survey on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)

    Zambia launches STEPS Survey on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)
    The WHO STEPS survey helps Zambia track trends, identify priority risk factors, and measure progress towards national and global health targets
    serisk@who.int