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World Health Organization - Liberia
Source: World Health Organization - Liberia |

World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative Presents Letters of Credence to Minister of Foreign Affairs

During the presentation, Dr. Olu expressed gratitude to the Government of Liberia for its warm reception and reaffirmed WHO’s commitment to supporting the country’s health sector

Her Excellency Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received the Letters of Credence from Dr. Olushayo Olu, the newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative to Liberia. The ceremony marked the official commencement of Dr. Olu’s tour of duty and signaled a new chapter in the…

Afrobarometer

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    • Figure 4: Girls who become pregnant should be allowed to stay in school (1)
    • Figure 5: Support for making contraceptives available regardless of age and marital status (1)
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    • Figure 1: Women’s autonomy in decisions about marriage and childbearing (2) (FR)
    • Figure 2: Support for women’s autonomy in decisions about marriage and childbearing (2) (FR)
    • Figure 3: Should schools teach sexuality education? (2) (FR)
    • Figure 4: Girls who become pregnant should be allowed to stay in school (2) (FR)
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Source: Afrobarometer |

Africans strongly support women’s autonomy in marriage and reproductive decisions, but are divided on contraceptive access, new Afrobarometer Pan-Africa Profile reveals

Women are significantly more likely than men to support a woman’s autonomy in marriage decisions (78% vs. 71%) and reproductive choices (69% vs. 55%)

Most Africans support the right of girls and women to make their own choices about marriage and childbearing, a new Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) Pan-Africa Profile report (http://apo-opa.co/3Kjg688) shows. The report, based on 50,961 interviews conducted during Afrobarometer's Round 10 surveys across 38 African countries in 2024/2025, shows that most citizens want…

Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia
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Liberia: Hope Restored as Arthington Celebrates Upgraded Clinic and New Maternal Waiting Home

The renovation and expansion were made possible through the generous support of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose humanitarian arm continues to invest in strengthening community health systems in Liberia

With support from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Ministry of Health officially received the newly renovated and expanded Arthington Clinic on Friday, along with a freshly constructed Maternal Waiting Home and several additional improvements at the facility. The ceremony brought together county health authorities, community leaders,…

Merck Foundation

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and The Gambia First Lady welcomed First Ladies of Africa, Ministers and participants at 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025

Together with The Gambia First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 94 scholarships for local doctors in The Gambia in many critical and underserved specialties

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The conference was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of Gambia & Ambassador of Merck…

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
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Ethiopia: Amid rising humanitarian needs in Amhara, 77,000 people in Lalibela regain access to safe water

A new system will provide reliable access to safe water for an estimated 77,000 residents in Lalibela, a town renowned for its 12th-century rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage site

In parts of the Amhara region, essential services are under strain due to armed conflict. As it continues supporting people in hard-to-reach areas, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) this Tuesday inaugurates its largest solar-powered water supply project in Africa.  A new system will provide reliable access to…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda

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Uganda: Legislators urged to prioritise funding to curb malaria

The call was made at a high-level advocacy engagement with MPs, on gender-responsive malaria and health services, on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at the Parliament Conference Hall

Stakeholders in the fight against malaria have made a clarion call to Members of Parliament to give precedence to malaria prevention in the next budgeting cycle. The call was made at a high-level advocacy engagement with MPs, on gender-responsive malaria and health services, on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at the…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week

At the event, discussion papers were presented focusing on Multi-Drug Resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministries of Agriculture and Land, Water and Environment, as well as UN partners, has commenced the World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week campaign under the theme “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future.” The campaign is scheduled to take place from 17…

World Health Organization (WHO)
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World marks cervical cancer elimination day as countries accelerate action

The annual commemoration highlights a critical opportunity: cervical cancer – the fourth most common cancer in women – claims over 350 000 lives each year, yet it is a disease that we have the tools to eliminate

Today marks the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day – mandated by the World Health Assembly – a historic milestone in global efforts to end a preventable cancer. This day of action builds on powerful momentum, with countries and partners uniting to launch ambitious vaccination campaigns, expand screening and treatment…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Cabo Verde
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Cabo Verde |

Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles eliminate measles and rubella

The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO)

In a significant public health achievement, Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella, becoming the first sub-Saharan countries to attain this milestone.     The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO). Cabo…

World Health Organization - Uganda
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Kenyan Senate Speaker Urges African Scientists to Champion Homegrown Health Solutions

Delivering a keynote address, Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, WHO Director of Programme Management, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to building sovereign and sustainable health systems across Africa

The Speaker of the Senate of the Republic of Kenya, Rt. Hon. Amason Jeffah Kingi, has called for bold, African-led strategies to tackle the continent’s health challenges. Speaking as Chief Guest at the Inaugural Africa Health Summit in Kampala, held under the theme “Reclaiming Africa’s Health Future: From Dependency to Sovereignty…