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Featured News from the African Region of the WHO
  1. Joint Statement by the WHO and FAO in South Africa on World Food Safety Day 2026: From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere

    Joint Statement by the WHO and FAO in South Africa on World Food Safety Day 2026: From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere
    World Food Safety Day 2026 poster: safe food everywhere campaign theme.
    nazrievf@who.int
  2. WHO Hands Over Ebola Preparedness Supplies to Strengthen Zambia’s Readiness

    WHO Hands Over Ebola Preparedness Supplies to Strengthen Zambia’s Readiness
    The investments support Zambia’s ability to identify suspected cases early, respond rapidly, and limit potential spread
    serisk@who.int
  3. WHO supports reactive yellow fever vaccination campaign and Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) preparedness in Liberia

    WHO supports reactive yellow fever vaccination campaign and Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) preparedness in Liberia
    WHO Representative Dr Olushayo Olu visits a yellow fever vaccination site in Grand Cape Mount County.
    lovetta.conto@…
  4. Mobile health services in Kenya reduce the risk of stillbirths

    Mobile health services in Kenya reduce the risk of stillbirths
    Neshoo Leaungokiok and her newborn baby, sits with Lucy Makena, a reproductive health officer from a nearby mobile outreach clinic supported by WHO.
    printg@who.int
  5. WHO, FAO and partners advance safeguarding efforts through PRSEAH training in Ghana

    WHO, FAO and partners advance safeguarding efforts through PRSEAH training in Ghana
    Dr Kafui Senya
    abdullahiea@who.int