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Featured News from the African Region of the WHO
  1. New WHO data strengthens the case for tobacco-free farms in Uganda

    New WHO data strengthens the case for tobacco-free farms in Uganda
    New WHO data strengthens the case for tobacco-free farms in Uganda
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  2. New WHO report reveals critical gaps in Africa's health information systems

    New WHO report reveals critical gaps in Africa's health information systems
    New WHO report reveals critical gaps in Africa's health information systems
    ngom@who.int
  3. How regional partnerships are helping countries end neglected tropical disease threat

    How regional partnerships are helping countries end neglected tropical disease threat
    How regional partnerships are helping countries end neglected tropical disease threat
    ridgardn@who.int
  4. A landmark step for public health: South Sudan launches first-ever cancer registry

    A landmark step for public health: South Sudan launches first-ever cancer registry
    Hon. Dak Duop Bichok, Minister of Health, officially launched the cancer registry at Juba Teaching Hospital in Juba on 5 November 2026.
    atema@who.int
  5. South Sudan validates new immunization guidelines to protect every child and community

    South Sudan validates new immunization guidelines to protect every child and community
    Participants from the Ministry of Health and partner organization gather for the validation of new immunization guidelines in Juba
    atema@who.int