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Dr. Kouamé Jean KONAN, WHO Representative, officially presenting his credentials to His Excellency Mr. Olushegun Adjadi BAKARI, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin

Dr. Kouamé Jean KONAN, new WHO Representative, presented his letter of appointment to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin

Cotonou, April 4, 2025 – Dr.

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93% of Eswatini mothers deliver in health facilities, attended by skilled personnel

93% of Eswatini mothers deliver in health facilities, attended by skilled personnel

In commemoration of the World Health Day 2025 on 7 April 2025, the Kingdom of Eswatini joined global partners in launching a year-long campaign under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”, calling for renewed commitment to end preventable maternal and neonatal deaths.
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Niger: improving access to services to reduce maternal mortality

Niger: improving access to services to reduce maternal mortality

Niamey – When 19-year-old Aichatou, from Birni in the Dosso region, found out she was pregnant with her first child in 2023, her hope was for a smooth pregnancy

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Strengthening Healthcare Workforce for Triple Elimination: WHO Supports Training of Frontline Health Workers in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone – March 2025 – In a concerted effort to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B (Triple Eliminatio

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Côte d'Ivoire: self-testing extends cervical cancer screening services

Côte d'Ivoire: self-testing extends cervical cancer screening services

Abidjan – In Côte d'Ivoire, nearly 90% of cervical cancer screenings are conducted through self-testing, empowering women to take charge of their health.

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WHO donates vital laboratory equipment and vehicles to the Ministry of Health to strengthen Sierra Leone's health systems.

Freetown, Sierra Leone, April 2025 – The World Health Organization (W

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Uganda’s bold step towards a healthier future through malaria vaccine roll-out

Uganda’s bold step towards a healthier future through malaria vaccine roll-out

Today marks a pivotal moment in Uganda's battle against malaria, offering hope to families across the country irrespective of where they live.

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Election of new WHO Regional Director for Africa: candidates’ forum

Election of new WHO Regional Director for Africa: candidates’ forum

As part of the process for the election of the next World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa, a virtual live candidates’ forum will be held on Wednesday 2 April 2025 from 09:30 to 16:00 Brazzaville time.
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