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World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola
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Campaign in Angola: Vaccination for all is humanly possible

World Health Organization (WHO) data, vaccination prevents more than 20 potentially fatal diseases and saves around 3 million lives every year

From April 24 to 30, 2025, Angola joins the other countries on the African continent to mark the 15th edition of African Vaccination Week (AVW), an initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO), which aims to promote vaccination as a fundamental right and one of the most effective public…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola
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Angola reinforces actions to end cholera with World Health Organization (WHO) support

The Ministry of Health, in close coordination with World Health Organization (WHO) and other development partners, has undertaken a series of urgent response measures

In a meeting held today, the Honourable Minister of Health of the Republic of Angola, Dr. Sílvia Lutucuta, formally welcomed the newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Angola, Dr. Indrajit Hazarika. The meeting marked the beginning of a renewed and reinforced partnership between the Government of Angola and…

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Angola takes measures to improve access to safe water and curb cholera

Nearly 320 water sources have been mapped across the country, improving access to treated water for people, particularly in Luanda and Icolo e Bengo provinces

Manuel Domingos, community leader of the Mussenga neighbourhood in Icolo e Bengo province in northwest Angola, recalls a time when the water supply to his community was serviced by a “unreliable water tank.” This situation is common across Angola, where, according to government data, around 44% of the population has…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola
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Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures

The WHO renews its commitment to supporting Angola in improving maternal and child health, ensuring that every healthy start in life leads to a promising future for children, families, and communities

Today, Angola joins the global community in celebrating World Health Day, which is dedicated to maternal and child health under the “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.” This day commemorates the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948, and it´s an occasion to call for communities, organizations, and governments to…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola
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New World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Angola Presents Diplomatic Credentials

Dr. Hazarika’s appointment comes at a crucial time, as WHO continues to work closely with the Angolan government to address key health challenges, including the current cholera outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the presentation of diplomatic credentials by Dr. Indrajit Hazarika, the newly appointed WHO Representative in Angola. Dr. Hazarika brings a wealth of experience in global health, strategic planning, and health system transformation, having previously held various positions at WHO and other international health…

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World Health Organization (WHO) calls for renewed commitment to eradicate tuberculosis

The WHO African Region is particularly affected, with 2.5 million new cases and 404,000 deaths - equivalent to one life lost every 78 seconds

On World Tuberculosis Day, March 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) encourages Member States to step up their commitment and investments to accelerate progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and safeguard public health. In 2023, TB regained its dismal title as the leading cause of death from a single…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola
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Angola: Strengthen preventive care to promote oral health

The World Oral Health Day event in Angola included a panel discussion in which experts highlighted the importance of oral health during pregnancy, the training of professionals, and the inclusion of oral health services in primary care

In a vibrant celebration to mark World Oral Health Day, March 20, the Angolan Ministry of Health brought together specialists, health professionals, and members of civil society, academia, and the private sector at the Chimbicato Maternal and Child Center in Luanda to assess the current state of oral health and…

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Angola Enhances Data Management to Combat Cholera Outbreak

As of March 20, the country has reported over 7.950 cases and 298 deaths across 14 provinces, with a case fatality rate of 3.8%

In a significant move to tackle the cholera outbreak, over 20 data management professionals received specialized training in Luanda today. This initiative is part of the national effort to control and combat the devastating cholera epidemic. Dr. Zabulon Yoti, WHO’s Acting Representative in Angola, emphasized the importance of this training,…

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Angola develops a strategic plan to eradicate Guinea worm disease

Angola is one of five countries that have yet to eradicate this disease, which negatively affects human and animal health, reduces productivity, and increases vulnerability

In a concerted effort led by the Ministry of Health and supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Angola has outlined a comprehensive strategy to eradicate Guinea worm disease (GWD). This initiative, which involves public and private institutions, national and international organizations, and civil society, aims to protect the Angolan…

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Strengthening active cholera case finding in Angola

As more cases are identified through active search and appropriately treated, fewer deaths are recorded

One morning in late January 2025, Julia Armando found her 68-year-old mother collapsed on the floor, suffering from severe diarrhoea and vomiting. “It’s a situation I’ve never seen before… it was a shock to see my mother lying on the floor without strength,” she says. Armando rushed her mother to…