France reports first human case of Shamonda virus as patient dies
DÍLI, 26 October 2026 (TATOLI) – A person has died in France after contracting the Shamonda virus, marking the first known case of human infection with the virus, according
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Eating fruit linked to better mental health for teens
By: Sarah Spina-Matthews DÍLI, 20 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Eating more fruit and drinking less sugary drinks has been linked in a new study with a reduced likelihood of
Govt opens new health clinic to improve access in rural Baucau
DÍLI, 16 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste has opened a new health clinic in Uato-Haco village, Venilale Administrative Post, Baucau Municipality, to improve access to primary healthcare for rural
Timor-Leste and Cuba extend cooperation agreement in the health sector
DÍLI, 30 September 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste and Cuba have extended their bilateral health cooperation agreement for another year, maintaining a framework that covers medical services, specialist training and
U.S. Embassy Dili provides essential medical equipment to health posts in Manufahi
DÍLI, 29 September 2026 (TATOLI) – U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires Bruce Begnell joined the Ministry of Health and Manufahi municipal authorities in Same for the official handover of priority
MoH, UNFPA launch geospatial training to optimize emergency obstetric and newborn care across Timor-Leste
DÍLI, 28 September 2026 (TATOLI) — The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today officially kicked off a five-day technical workshop on
‘Stronger Together’: World Rabies Day highlights cooperation for rabies elimination
DÍLI, 24 September 2026 (TATOLI) — The global community will mark World Rabies Day on September 28 with a renewed call for governments, communities, health workers and animal-care professionals
UNFPA, Government reaffirm commitment to women’s health with handover of essential maternal medicines and contraceptives
DÍLI, 10 September 2026 (TATOLI) — Today, the Government of Timor-Leste, through the Ministry of Health, and UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, marked the official handover of critical
Health Minister receives Public Health Achievement Award for the elimination of Trachoma in Timor-Leste
DÍLI, 08 September 2026 (TATOLI) – The Minister of Health, Élia A. A. dos Reis Amaral, received the World Health Organisation (WHO) Public Health Achievement Award today, September 8th,
Ministry of Health and Mission Lepra strengthen cooperation on the prevention and treatment of leprosy
DILI, 8 September 2026 (TATOLI) — The Ministry of Health and the National Leprosy Mission Foundation of Timor-Leste (ML-TL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in