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Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola | Feb 27, 2026

Angola accelerates final steps to eradicate Guinea worm by 2030

Key factors of the National Guinea worm Eradication Programme were analysed, namely the quality of active surveillance, the performance of local teams, the investigation of suspected cases and intersectoral coordination

After five consecutive years without human cases and with significant progress in strengthening epidemiological surveillance, community mobilisation and response to animal infections, the country is entering a decisive phase towards the global goal of eradicating the disease by 2030. These advances represent an important milestone in controlling the disease. However,…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 27, 2026

Eritrea: Material Support in Connection with International Women’s Day

Ms. Liya Bereketeab, administrator of Akria sub-zone, commended the initiative taken by the union members and called for active participation in the eradication of harmful practices

Members of the National Union of Eritrean Women in the Akria sub-zone of the Central Region have extended material support to fistula patients undergoing treatment at the Mendefera Referral Hospital Fistula Center. The support included sanitation materials and other consumer goods. Ms. Tsega Solomon, head of the union branch, said…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 27, 2026

Eritrea: Contribution of Tinsheai Health Station

Nurse Amanuel also commended the support extended by the local community toward the development of the health station

The basic health care services provided by the Tinsheai health station are significantly contributing to easing the burden on the Mensura health center. Nurse Amanuel Tewolde, head of the Tinsheai health station, said that the facility provides first aid services, maternal health care, vaccination and child health services, delivery services,…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | Feb 27, 2026

South Africa: Committee on Trade Notes Investigation on Sanitary Products Findings

The matter came under the spotlight this week when the NCC briefed the committee on its financial and non-financial performance for the first three quarters of the 2025/26 financial year

The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has noted the decision by the National Consumer Commission (NCC) to formally investigate findings by the University of the Free State’s Microbiology Department regarding certain sanitary products sold in South Africa. The matter came under the spotlight this week when the NCC…

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- Dr. Michelle White, CEO of Mercy Ships and Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal
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Source: Mercy Ships | Feb 27, 2026

Mercy Ships Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Meets President of Senegal to Strengthen Long-Term Partnership

Central to Mercy Ships’ long-term engagement in Senegal is the Africa Service Center (ASC), which supports operations across the continent and strengthens coordination with national authorities and healthcare partners

Dr. Michelle White, CEO of Mercy Ships (https://MercyShips.org), met this week with His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal, at the Presidential Palace in Dakar to discuss the future of collaboration between Mercy Ships and the Government of Senegal. During her visit to Dakar, Dr. White also met with the Minister…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa | Feb 26, 2026

Southern Africa faces acute surge in cholera due to floods, displacement

Southern Africa is experiencing an active cyclone season which usually runs from January to April. Above-average rains continue in cyclone-prone areas

Cholera cases in Southern Africa region have risen by over seven times in the first six weeks of 2026 compared with the same period the year before due to severe flooding triggered by cyclones, infrastructure damage and inadequate water and sanitation among displaced populations, an analysis by World Health Organization (WHO)…

Source: World Health Organization - United Republic of Tanzania | Feb 26, 2026

Tanzania Strengthens Water Safety Capacity in Morogoro

Frontline officers empowered to protect communities

The Ministry of Health, through the Directorate of Preventive Services and the Environmental Health and Sanitation Section, has successfully strengthened Tanzania’s ability to detect and prevent waterborne health threats at community level and designated Points of Entry (PoEs). Contaminated water can silently fuel outbreaks, disrupt trade, and put thousands of…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola | Feb 26, 2026

Angola and Namibia Strengthen Joint Response to Polio with Synchronized Border Campaign

The campaign targets 230.000 children under 10 years of age, using the nOPV2 vaccine, which protects against type 2 poliovirus variants

The Government of Angola launched a subnational polio vaccination campaign in the municipality of Namacunde, Cunene Province, running from 24 to 27 February 2026, across 13 municipalities of 4 provinces bordering the Republic of Namibia. The initiative is carried out in synchronization with Namibia, aiming to interrupt poliovirus circulation and…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa | Feb 24, 2026

Newly released 2025 scorecard unveils progress and setbacks on health and gender equality across Southern Africa

First developed in 2019, the scorecard serves as a social accountability tool and uses a "traffic light" system to track 20 indicators

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its biennial scorecard, a critical tool that tracks progress on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across its 16 Member States. New data, including from demographic health surveys, shows great strides in improving the sexual and reproductive health of people across the…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Feb 24, 2026

South Africa: Presidency statement on National Health Insurance Act (NHI) litigation

The Department of Health will continue in its constitutional responsibility to strengthen the health system and improve the quality of care

The litigation that has been initiated by various parties against the President and the Minister of Health has necessitated that President Cyril Ramaphosa following consultations with Minister Aaron Motsoaledi agree to delay the proclamation of any sections of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act until the Constitutional Court has handed…

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