October 08
Southern Africa: Angola to Have Strategic Cancer Control Plan
The Secretary of State for Public Health, Carlos Pinto de Sousa, announced on Wednesday that a strategic plan for cancer control will be approved soon, as part of the Ministry of… Read more »
September 28
Angola: Angola Wants to Strengthen Integrated Health Surveillance System
The Angolan Government is committed to strengthening the National Integrated and Comprehensive Surveillance System, to monitor the use of "antimicrobials" and resistance patterns… Read more »
September 04
Angola: Angola Tracks Mpox On Border With DRC
Health authorities in the border municipality of Luau (Moxico, Angola) installed a health checkpoint on the border with Dilolo, Lualaba province, Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
September 03
Angola: Goat Breeders Trained On Animal Health Practices
Fifty-two goat breeders completed, Tuesday, in the municipality of Curoca, Province of Cunene, a training program in topics on good animal health practices, to improve livestock… Read more »
July 31
Southern Africa: Angola to Introduce Malaria Vaccine for Children This Year
Angola intends to vaccinate children under the age of one against malaria this year through the acquisition of the Indian-made vaccine called Serum 21, the Secretary of State for… Read more »
June 30
Angola: Benguela General Hospital Performs First Hip Prosthesis Surgery
The 29th of June 2024 entered the history of the General Hospital of Benguela (HGB), when, on that date, the first partial hip prosthesis surgery was carried out, on a 42-year-old… Read more »
June 25
Angola: Health and Education Among Unicef's Top Priorities
Strengthening the primary health care system, immunization and quality nutrition services are among the priorities of the cooperation program between the Angolan government and… Read more »
June 12
Angola: Ombudswoman Recommends Doctors' Increase At Malanje General Hospital
The completion of the emergency room and increase in the number of doctors at the Malanje Regional Hospital are among the recommendations the Ombudswoman, Florbela Araújo,… Read more »
May 22
Angola: Health Authorities Reinforce Measures Against Monkeypox
Health authorities in the municipality of Cacongo, Province of Cabinda, have intensified awareness campaigns on preventive measures against monkeypox in the border areas with the… Read more »
May 21
Angola: Over 100,000 Children Vaccinated Against Polio in Lunda-Sul
At least 113 000 children aged zero and five were immunized against polio in Lunda-Sul province during the national vaccination campaign held from May 17to19, the head of the… Read more »
May 16
Angola: Cabinda Health Authorities Seek to Immunize More Than 100,000 Children Against Polio
The Provincial Health authorities of Cabinda plan to immunize 138,598 children, from zero to five years of age, against polio, during the 1st phase of the vaccination campaign,… Read more »
May 13
Angola: Ministry of Health Carries Out Polio Vaccination Campaign
An integrated vaccination campaign against Polio will be carried out throughout the national territory, promoted by the Ministry of Health (MINSA). Read more »
Angola: Government Seeks Alternative Financing for the Health System
The Angolan Government is studying other financing forms for the health system, in order to mitigate the 96 percent dependence on the General State Budget and capture new sources,… Read more »
May 09
Southern Africa: Global Fund Provides 126 Million Dollars for Angola's Health System
The Global Fund will make US$126 million available to fight malaria, tuberculosis and HIV in Angola, the head of the organization's Africa and Middle East department, Caty Fall… Read more »
May 12
Angola: Over 41,000 New Professionals Admitted to the Health Sector in the Country
Forty-one thousand and 93 new professionals were admitted and promoted in the Health sector, from 2018 to 2022, throughout the national territory, the Secretary of State for Health… Read more »
April 09
Central Africa: Minister Reiterates Importance of Coordination Between Eccas Health Sectors
The minister of Health, Silvia Lutucuta, reiterated Tuesday in Luanda, the importance of coordination between the health authorities of the Economic Community of Central African… Read more »
April 04
Angola: Head of State Opens Main Military Hospital/Higher Institute
The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, inaugurated Thursday, in Luanda, the first phase of the Main Military Hospital, which also comprises a Higher Institute,… Read more »
March 28
Angola: US Senator Notes Improvements in Angola Public Health Services
The president of the US Senate, Patty Murray, on Thursday in Luanda expressed her enthusiasm for the good results achieved by US investment in public health in Angola. Read more »
March 20
Angola: Lubango Records Over 1,000 Cases of Malaria a Week
Lubango health authorities have diagnosed more than 1,000 cases of malaria a week, since the second fortnight of February, when the disease reached its peak, a situation that… Read more »
March 13
Angola: Angola Receives Regional Champion Award in Menstrual Education Management
Angola received, this Wednesday, the regional champion award in menstrual health education management in primary and secondary schools. Read more »
March 11
Angola: Hematological Institute Performs Over 100 Transfusions Per Month
The Vitória do Espírito Santo Hematological Institute is among the units that carry out the most blood transfusions in the country, with a monthly average of 170… Read more »
March 07
Angola: Benguela Reports First Cases of Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis
Eleven cases of hemorrhagic conjunctivitis have been reported in the province of Benguela since March 2, local health authorities reported Thursday. Read more »
March 03
Angola: Josina Machel Hospital Assists 5,000 Patients in the Audiology Service
Five thousand patients with hearing problems are treated annually at the audiology and hearing aid service at the Josina Machel hospital, audiologist Lisianne Goumonal told ANGOP… Read more »
February 28
Angola: High Complexity Level 'Ankylosis' Surgery Performed At Josina Machel
Josina Machel Hospital recently successfully performed a highly complex surgery diagnosed with ankylosis on an 18-year-old girl named Celestina Nguevela. Read more »
February 29
Angola: Luanda With Outbreak of Hemorrhagic Pink Eye
The city of Luanda has been facing, in recent days, an outbreak of contagious hemorrhagic Pink Eye (conjunctivitis), said this Thursday the director of the National… Read more »
