August 2026

New equipment strengthens the capacity of Guinea-Bissau’s National Ophthalmology Service damaria@who.int Featured News

New equipment strengthens the capacity of Guinea-Bissau’s National Ophthalmology Service damaria@who.int Mon, 31/08/2026 – 15:30 28 August 2026 New equipment strengthens the capacity of Guinea-Bissau’s National Ophthalmology Service damaria@who.int Mon, 31/08/2026 – 15:30 28 August 2026  Read MoreFeatured News

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Nigeria advances early childhood development through primary health care ochembac@who.int Featured News

Nigeria advances early childhood development through primary health care ochembac@who.int Sun, 30/08/2026 – 23:01 30 August 2026 Nigeria advances early childhood development through primary health care ochembac@who.int Sun, 30/08/2026 – 23:01 30 August 2026  Read MoreFeatured News

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‘The lake is our life’: Protecting a shared lifeline in Uganda UN News – Global perspective Human stories

On the shores of Nkondo, in Uganda’s Kikuube district, the day begins before sunrise. Fishers enter the lake to fish, while families around Lake Albert rely on its waters for food, income and daily survival.On the shores of Nkondo, in Uganda’s Kikuube district, the day begins before sunrise. Fishers enter the lake to fish, while

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Rising seas, rising stakes: What increasing sea levels mean to humanity UN News – Global perspective Human stories

The ocean is rising faster now than at any point in recorded history. The impacts are already being felt and the threats are growing.The ocean is rising faster now than at any point in recorded history. The impacts are already being felt and the threats are growing. Read MoreUN News – Global perspective Human stories

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WHO hands over emergency health supplies to strengthen Ghana’s post-floods health response abdullahiea@who.int Featured News

WHO hands over emergency health supplies to strengthen Ghana’s post-floods health response abdullahiea@who.int Fri, 28/08/2026 – 13:12 28 August 2026 WHO hands over emergency health supplies to strengthen Ghana’s post-floods health response abdullahiea@who.int Fri, 28/08/2026 – 13:12 28 August 2026  Read MoreFeatured News

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‘Immense impact’ of Nepal flood disaster highlighted as casualties mount UN News – Global perspective Human stories

The impact of the deadly flood in Nepal has been described as “immense” as the authorities there confirm that 538 bodies have been recovered from the disaster-stricken area.The impact of the deadly flood in Nepal has been described as “immense” as the authorities there confirm that 538 bodies have been recovered from the disaster-stricken area. Read

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As the Himalayas melt, deadly floods become the new normal UN News – Global perspective Human stories

A day before a wall of ice, rock and muddy water tore through Himalayan valleys along the Nepal-China border, Dipesh Chapagain was discussing with a colleague just how devastating such a disaster could be.A day before a wall of ice, rock and muddy water tore through Himalayan valleys along the Nepal-China border, Dipesh Chapagain was

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WHO launches Africa regional health data hub to strengthen health decision-making elombatd@who.int Featured News

WHO launches Africa regional health data hub to strengthen health decision-making elombatd@who.int Thu, 27/08/2026 – 19:57 27 August 2026 WHO launches Africa regional health data hub to strengthen health decision-making elombatd@who.int Thu, 27/08/2026 – 19:57 27 August 2026  Read MoreFeatured News

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Guinea-Bissau advances the validation of the National HIV Treatment Protocols damaria@who.int Featured News

Guinea-Bissau advances the validation of the National HIV Treatment Protocols damaria@who.int Thu, 27/08/2026 – 18:55 27 August 2026 Guinea-Bissau advances the validation of the National HIV Treatment Protocols damaria@who.int Thu, 27/08/2026 – 18:55 27 August 2026  Read MoreFeatured News

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WHO donates mobile laboratory to strengthen Uganda’s outbreak preparedness ibrahim.sayibur@who.int Featured News

WHO donates mobile laboratory to strengthen Uganda’s outbreak preparedness ibrahim.sayibu… Thu, 27/08/2026 – 14:09 27 August 2026 WHO donates mobile laboratory to strengthen Uganda’s outbreak preparedness ibrahim.sayibu… Thu, 27/08/2026 – 14:09 27 August 2026  Read MoreFeatured News

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