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Ebola Outbreak in DRC: Archbishop urges need for 'prayers with practical action'

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has been declared a Public Health Emergency by the World Health Organization.

18 May 2026

Anglican Health Network participates in faith group discussion on improving global hygiene in healthcare

Anglicans have been represented alongside other faith-based partners for a two-day meeting in Rome, united around a shared commitment to improving global hygiene in healthcare.

23 April 2026

Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough launches Appeal for the Diocese of Jerusalem

The Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough has launched its “Shine a light for the Diocese of Jerusalem” appeal at St Ann’s Church Dublin.

07 December 2023

New hospital opens in the Diocese of Rumonge, Burundi

A new hospital in the Diocese of Rumonge, Burundi, was officially opened in August, providing both healthcare and income to local people. 

 

01 September 2023

Anglican Consultative Council signs a Faith Leaders' Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

On World Environment Day, Bishop Anthony Poggo, has joined a growing chorus of leaders calling for a global treaty to end fossil fuels.

05 June 2023

Primates write to Special Session of the World Health Assembly following Primates’ Meeting

Anglican Primates have written to the Special Session of the World Health Assembly urging for courageous action and vaccine equity.

26 November 2021

Archbishop of Canterbury joins global leaders in calling for equitable distribution of vaccines

Archbishop of Canterbury and global leaders have issued a joint call for equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccines around the world.

26 May 2021

World Health Day marked by launch of new Anglican Health and Community Network

A new Anglican Health and Community Network is launched today - World Health Day - at a time when the world is gripped by a pandemic.

07 April 2021

What’s faith got to do with it? – Mothers’ Union and Anglican Communion ask

Joint Anglican Communion and Mothers’ Union webinar has been selected as parallel event for the Commission on the Status of Women.

12 March 2021

Archbishop of Canterbury receives Covid-19 vaccine as hospital chaplaincy volunteer

Archbishop Justin Welby, a volunteer chaplain at St Thomas’ Hospital in central London, received his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

18 January 2021