Angola participates in WHO Regional Committee for Africa session in Addis Ababa

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An Angolan delegation led by Secretary of State for Public Health Carlos de Sousa attended the 76th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from August 23 to 28. The forum brought together representatives from 47 WHO African Member States to review strategic priorities, including universal health coverage and protections against health emergencies. Participants from international organizations such as the African Union, the World Bank, and the Africa CDC were also present to discuss preparedness for future pandemics and the resilience of regional health systems.

Consequences

Angola's participation provided the country with a platform to contribute to defining African health priorities for the 2026-2035 period. This engagement facilitates the future alignment of Angola’s national health policies with broader regional and global health commitments.

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