WHO Africa
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WHO introduces DIGIT platform to strengthen health campaign planning in Africa
The DIGIT platform is designed as an open and interoperable system that brings campaign planning, management and monitoring into a single interface.
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WHO Africa unveils Regional Health Data Hub to centralize African public health data
The RDHUB, launched during the 76th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Addis Ababa from 25 to 27 August 2026, connects information from different health programmes and systems.
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Africa CDC selected to represent global regional health bodies on WHO task force
The Task Force will develop options and recommendations for consideration by the Eightieth World Health Assembly.
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Ethiopia’s Health Minister elected Chairperson of WHO Africa Regional Committee
As Chairperson, Dr. Mekdes will lead deliberations and decision-making among the 47 Member States of the WHO African Region throughout the session.
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Kenya advocates for more investment in Africa’s health self-reliance
WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi presented the strategy during a session chaired by Ethiopia’s Minister for Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba.
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WHO African Region Ministers convene in Ethiopia to shape health agenda
During the session, participants are reviewing progress, addressing emerging health challenges and considering strategies to strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes across the continent.
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Ethiopia to host WHO Africa Regional Committee meeting in Addis Ababa
More than 600 delegates are expected to attend the Region’s main annual forum for health governance and policymaking.