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€150m on the table? Galatasaray chief responds to Victor Osimhen transfer 

Victor Osimhen in action for Galatasaray. Copyright: xNicolòxCampoxImago Galatasaray vice president Abdullah Kavukcu has addressed the growing speculation surrounding the future of Victor Osimhen at the club, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward has once again become one of the major talking points ahead of the summer transfer window, with uncertainty over his long-term future at the Turkish champions.

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Data-driven, community-led vaccination is reaching the unreached children in Bauchi State, Nigeria

Bauchi, Data-driven, community-led vaccination is enabling children who have never received any vaccines (zero-dose) in Bauchi State to be reached, demonstrating how targeted action can close immunisation gaps at scale. In Tumfafi Ward, Shira Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Jamila Muhammad approaches a vaccination post, something she had previously avoided. Her decision reflects a
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Strengthening vigilance to contain diphtheria in Mauritania

Bassiknou—Long considered a disease of the past, diphtheria continues to affect certain regions of Mauritania. Located in the east of the country, near the border with Mali, the Mbera refugee camp hosts communities particularly exposed, in a context marked by frequent population movements and sometimes difficult living conditions. In the wilaya (region) of Hodh El
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Africa’s health workforce expands but shortages, unemployment and migration intensify: WHO report

Accra—Africa is producing more health workers than ever before, yet millions of people still lack access to care; hundreds of thousands of trained health professionals are unable to find jobs; and many of them are migrating. A deliberate shift linking education, employment, retention, quality, productivity and investment is needed to alter the paradox of growing
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Raising tobacco taxes is a win-win for governments

Arusha – The United Republic of Tanzania ratified the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in 2007, thereby committing to the obligations of this international treaty. The WHO FCTC Article 6 calls on Parties to implement price and tax measures to make tobacco products less affordable, thus protecting the population’s health. By
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Aïssata Coulibaly: Serving women, at the heart of life

Bouaké - Every day, at the Belleville Urban Health Center in Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire, Aïssata Coulibaly supports childbirth. A certified midwife for nine years, she is one of those health professionals whose daily commitment makes a difference for women and newborns. Through her daily work, Coulibaly embodies a profession that combines technical expertise with human
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WHO Hands Over Critical Assets to Strengthen Health Systems in Zambia

Lusaka, Zambia – The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Zambia has officially handed over essential equipment to the Ministry of Health (MoH) aimed at strengthening national health systems, improving service delivery, and enhancing preparedness and response to public health threats. The handover included: 10 vehicles and 1 truck 216 motorbikes 229 laptops 100
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Strengthening cross-border coordination to address health threats in Africa

Brazzaville – As health threats continue to spread across borders, countries are strengthening how they work together to prevent and respond to outbreaks. Permanent Secretaries from 13 countries are meeting in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from 4 to 5 May 2026 for a high-level consultation on cross-border collaboration for health security. The meeting focuses on refining
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The fight against malaria is bearing fruit in Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou—In Nabrabogo, a village in the Boussé health district in the Oubritenga region, the rainy season is no longer automatically associated with malaria, which once meant fever and anxiety for families. This time of year has long been difficult for many households. Now it is marked by better prevention and greater attention to protective measures
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MoH and WHO set to strengthen blood transfusion services in South Sudan

Juba, South Sudan — Every unit of blood carries a story, from the donor who gives, to the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) teams who collect and process it, to the clinicians who use it, and the patient whose life depends on it. For many in South Sudan, that story ends in survival, a mother
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South Sudan marks first-ever national celebration of International Labour Day

South Sudan today held its first-ever national celebration of International Labour Day, bringing together government leaders, workers, trade unions, and partners at Juba National Stadium. Observed globally on May 1, Labour Day honors the contributions and rights of workers across all sectors and highlights the importance of safe, fair, and dignified working conditions. The event
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WHO and Guinea-Bissau Sign 2026–2027 Biennial Workplan and Budget

Bissau—The World Health Organization (WHO) in Guinea-Bissau and the Ministry of Public Health signed the 2026–2027 Biennial Workplan and Budget on 29 April 2026, during an official ceremony held at the Ministry of Public Health in Bissau.  The Workplan and Budget sets out how WHO will prioritize its technical cooperation with Guinea-Bissau over the next
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Zimbabwe uses digital innovation to prevent stillbirths

Harare—At a busy maternity ward at Zvishavane district hospital, in Midlands Province in central Zimbabwe, a midwife records the details of a birth into a digital system, just minutes after the event. Until recently, this information would have been written on paper, taking weeks or even months to reach decision-makers. Today, it is instantly available
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