When deaths go uncounted: WHO flags dangerous blind spots in Africa’s health data
What was announced
Quality health data can help authorities to identify emerging threats and take lifesaving action, but a new report reveals critical gaps in Africa’s health information systems.
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- United Nations (Level 8 of 10) · more news
- World Health Organization (Level 8 of 10) · more news
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- Original: https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/11/1168772
- Published 2026-11-10 12:00:00 UTC
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