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Celebration of 50th anniversary of the Expanded Immunization Programmme in Sao Tome and Principe

The celebration of 50 years of EPI was an opportunity to highlight that globally, during the last 50 years, vaccination has always been at the forefront of global health efforts, saving millions of lives

The celebration of 2024 African Vaccination Week was launched on 3rd May in the community of Madalena, in the district of Mé-zochi. The event organized by the Minister of Health, Ângela COSTA, was attended by the President of the District Chamber of Mé-zochi, Anahory Dias, WHO Resident Representative, Dr. Françoise BIGIRIMANA,…

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    • São Tomé and Principe celebrated the World Malaria Day: The country is highly committed to reach the malaria elimination goal by 2030
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São Tomé and Principe celebrated the World Malaria Day: The country is highly committed to reach the malaria elimination goal by 2030

Malaria has major implications and costs to the health sector and has a negative impact on the country's tourist attractiveness and economy of Sao Tome and Principe

On April 25, the amphitheater of the University of São Tomé and Príncipe hosted the international conference commemorating World Malaria Day. The event was honored by the presence of the Minister of the Presidency and Council of Ministers, Parliamentary Affairs and Sustainable Coordination, Lúcio MAGALHÃES, the Minister of Health and…

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District of Caué conducts a Health Fair with World Health Organization (WHO) support

Hundreds of residents of the city and the surrounding areas joined the initiative, whose motto was Health for All

As part of the celebration of the WHO 75th anniversary, the Health district of the Caué organized a community outreach health services called “Health Fair” this Saturday 15 April  in Angolares city. Hundreds of residents of the city and the surrounding areas joined the initiative, whose motto was Health for…

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Celebration of the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization and World Health Day in Sao Tome and Principe: photo Exhibition and Outreach health services in Agua Grande District

In São Tomé and Príncipe, two events marked these celebrations, a photo Exhibition highlighting the gains of 75 years of WHO work, and a community outreach in the Bôbô-Forro Market providing free health services

On 7th April 2023, the world celebrated the World Health Day and the 75th anniversary of the World health organization under the theme Health for All. With this theme, the aim is to call for a new drive for health equity, to leave no one behind, a concept in line with the WHO…

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    • ECAAM Participants during the closing ceremony of the workshop
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Towards Malaria Elimination: Strengthening the Quality of Malaria Diagnostic Services in Sao Tome and Principe

External Competency Assessment for Malaria Microscopists (ECAMM) Workshop - 09 to 20 January 2023

Malaria is a preventable, treatable, and curable disease. However, without prompt diagnosis and effective treatment, malaria can progress to a severe form of the disease and death. The WHO African Region carries a disproportionately high share of the global burden of the disease, with 2021 hosting 95% of malaria cases…

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São Tomé and Principe: WHO staff discusses results of a 360-degree Team Performance Feedback Evaluation during a retreat

The event was attended by guests to facilitate and discuss important topics for improving the quality of work

The WHO Country office in São Tomé and Principe organized a 3-day retreat in April 2022 with all staff. The goal was to contribute to maintain an organizational climate conducive to the achievement of better health outcomes. The retreat aimed to highlight the Organization's values and mission, provide greater integration…