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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: 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: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola | Nov 28, 2025

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Witnesses Efforts to Restore Lives Affected by Fistula

Obstetric fistula is a devastating birth injury that affects millions of women worldwide, especially in developing countries

To the soft and moving sound of the choir of hospitalised patients, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Adhanom, walked through the fistula ward of the Azancot de Menezes Hospital, visibly moved by the reality that unfolded before him. Each step reflected the intensity of the…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola | Nov 04, 2025

Angola launches vaccination campaign to protect girls against cervical cancer

The campaign is also led by the First Lady of the Republic, Dr. Ana Dias Lourenço, who acts as national ambassador, mobilizing institutions, leaders, and communities to ensure that no girl is left behind

Angola has launched one of the largest public health campaigns in its history: vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the main cause of cervical cancer. The goal is clear and urgent: to protect more than two million girls aged between 9 and 12 across the country between October 27 and November…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola | Oct 14, 2025

World Health Organization (WHO) and Carter Center sign new agreement to accelerate the elimination of Guinea Worm in Angola

Continuing Guinea worm disease eradication activities represents a financial investment and a fundamental step toward protecting the most vulnerable populations and building more resilient communities

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Carter Center have signed a new cooperation agreement, worth US$300,000, which guarantees the continuity of activities to fight Guinea worm disease in the province of Cunene. The agreement reinforces the commitment of both organizations to support Angola in eliminating this Neglected Tropical Disease…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola | Sep 22, 2025

Angola strengthens Ebola outbreak preparedness measures

In total, 140 officials, including health professionals, community mobilizers, police officers and border authorities, took part in the trainings

Following the declaration of Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola is stepping up disease surveillance, prevention and preparedness measures especially in the country’s Lunda Norte province which borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A multidisciplinary team with experts from the National Directorate of…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola | Aug 29, 2025

Angola: Calumbo reinforces national polio vaccination effort

Between August 15 and 17, the municipality joined the rest of the country in the First Round of the National Polio Vaccination Campaign, a large-scale operation that mobilized more than 50,000 health professionals and volunteers

Surrounded by the wide Kwanza River, the municipality of Calumbo is known for the resilience and hard-working spirit of its people. Between August 15 and 17, the municipality joined the rest of the country in the First Round of the National Polio Vaccination Campaign, a large-scale operation that mobilized 1,000…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola | Aug 25, 2025

Health Communication Network strengthens emergency response in Angola

With this initiative, the country reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to accurate and timely messages that can strengthen the population's confidence in the health system

Angola has taken a strategic step toward strengthening public health communication by holding a national training session dedicated to the role of the media in responding to health emergencies. The training, promoted by the Ministry of Health (MINSA) and the Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technology, and Social Communication (MINTTICS), with…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola | Aug 19, 2025

Angola launches strategic initiative to strengthen public health communication

The training will have around 60 participants, including professionals from public and private organizations, international correspondents, and institutional communicators

The Ministry of Health (MOH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), with the support of the European Union, will hold a national training session on August 20 at the Journalist Training Center (CEFOJOR) dedicated to the role of the media in managing public health…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola | Aug 04, 2025

Angola intensifies national mobilization to protect children against polio

The primary strategy for vaccination will be door-to-door vaccination, supported by fixed posts, mobile teams, and advance teams in high-traffic locations such as markets, churches, and public transport terminals

Faced with the growing threat of polio and the confirmation of 19 new cases in the provinces of Benguela, Huambo, Cubango, and Cuanza Norte, the country is stepping up preparations for one of the most extensive child vaccination campaigns in recent years. Led by the Ministry of Health and with…