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Mozambique introduces R21 vaccine, bolstering malaria management efforts

Mozambique introduces R21 vaccine, bolstering malaria management efforts

Maputo – Mozambique today reached an important milestone in malaria prevention among children with the introduction of the R21 vaccine, which will help reduce malaria cases and save thousands of children’s lives each year. In…

Strengthening care providers for power illnesses in Seychelles

Strengthening care providers for power illnesses in Seychelles

Victoria – After a long day at work, Brenda Mirabeau loves to put on her favourite music and dance around the house. So, six years ago, when her toes went numb and she could no…

Bridging the data hole by taking motion to deal with hypertension in Ebonyi state 

Bridging the data hole by taking motion to deal with hypertension in Ebonyi state 

Abakaliki, 5 August, 2024 - It was a warm Wednesday morning when the outreach team set up their makeshift clinic at the Ebonyi State Secretariat in Abakaliki Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria. …

Strategic partnerships in the direction of remodeling well being methods and outcomes in Nigeria. Strategic partnerships in the direction of remodeling well being methods and outcomes in Nigeria. 

Strategic partnerships in the direction of remodeling well being methods and outcomes in Nigeria. Strategic partnerships in the direction of remodeling well being methods and outcomes in Nigeria. 

Abuja, 5 August, 2024 - Embarking on a transformational journey towards improving Primary Healthcare services in Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) have officially launched a…

Russia, WHO arms over cholera consignment to Zimbabwe

Russia, WHO arms over cholera consignment to Zimbabwe

In a significant stride towards bolstering Zimbabwe's resilience against cholera, the Russian Federation donated a substantial consignment of cholera commodities to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC). Valued at a generous US$44,000 in…

WHO help decommissioning of Cholera Therapy Centres in Zimbabwe

WHO help decommissioning of Cholera Therapy Centres in Zimbabwe

Harare - The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting Zimbabwe’s efforts to decommission cholera treatment centers across the country. This strategic move, funded through the Health Resilience Fund, comes after a significant decline in cholera…

Initiative SURGE : le Burkina Faso prépare des specialists à répondre aux urgences sanitaires dans les 24 à 48 heures

Initiative SURGE : le Burkina Faso prépare des specialists à répondre aux urgences sanitaires dans les 24 à 48 heures

Malgré le ciel couvert et la forte pluie qui s’est abattue dans la ville de Bobo-Dioulasso ce lundi 22 juillet 2024, les cent experts conviés par le ministère de la Santé pour entamer le premier…

Tackling the growing burden of viral hepatitis in South Sudan

Tackling the growing burden of viral hepatitis in South Sudan

For Michael Akok, a 28-year-old year old fourth year university student, being diagnosed with viral hepatitis was a devastating blow. He had silently endured life-threatening pain, unaware of his condition until a medical test revealed…

“It’s time for motion

“It’s time for motion

29 July 2024 - With the theme “It’s time for action,” South Sudan joins the global community to celebrate World Hepatitis Day 2024. This day calls on all stakeholders to increase investment and enhance collaboration…

WHO Engages Multi-Nation Stakeholders to Discover Sustainable Financing Choices for Tobacco Management

WHO Engages Multi-Nation Stakeholders to Discover Sustainable Financing Choices for Tobacco Management

Addis Ababa –World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters, in collaboration with the WHO Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) and the WHO Ethiopia country office, concluded a three-day meeting focused on sustainable financing mechanisms for tobacco control.…

New framework launched to get rid of visceral leishmaniasis in jap Africa

New framework launched to get rid of visceral leishmaniasis in jap Africa

Addis Ababa ‒ A new, comprehensive framework has been launched to guide health authorities, policy makers and other stakeholders towards elimination of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) as a public health problem in eastern Africa.  Also known…

Defending Angolan youngsters from vaccine-preventable ailments

Defending Angolan youngsters from vaccine-preventable ailments

After graduating from medical school in 2012, Fadário had a dream: to help get as many Angolan children vaccinated as possible, to reduce vaccine-preventable deaths.   Thanks to the joint efforts of government authorities at all…