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WHO and Africa CDC conclude Scoping Mission on Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) Flagship Initiatives in Liberia.

WHO and Africa CDC conclude Scoping Mission on Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) Flagship Initiatives in Liberia.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in partnership with the government of Liberia have successfully concluded a week-long scooping mission aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity…

Malawi Identifies 118 Conventional Areas as precedence Areas for Multisectoral Interventions (PAMI) for Cholera

Malawi Identifies 118 Conventional Areas as precedence Areas for Multisectoral Interventions (PAMI) for Cholera

Malawi has been experiencing frequent cholera outbreaks since it reported the first case in 1973. The most significant outbreaks occurred in the cholera seasons of 1998/1999 and 2001/2002. The worst outbreak occurred recently in 2022/2023…

“A Triumph of Dedication: Eradicating Polio in Malawi”

“A Triumph of Dedication: Eradicating Polio in Malawi”

In February 2022, a single case of Wild Polio Virus 1 sent shockwaves in Malawi, a case of a 14-year-old child in Ndirande, Blantyre changing the focus from under 5 routine immunization at birth to…

Emergency Medical Crew rescues Nkhotakota

Emergency Medical Crew rescues Nkhotakota

It was a regular day in Mwansambo Village, Dwangwa Nkhotakota. Che Wisiki walked in the rain drizzles with his wife Patuma to their home, satisfied they had done enough to guarantee higher yields in the…

Ethiopia Conducts Oral Cholera Vaccination Marketing campaign Utilizing One-Third of World Vaccine Stockpile

Ethiopia Conducts Oral Cholera Vaccination Marketing campaign Utilizing One-Third of World Vaccine Stockpile

An oral cholera vaccination (OCV) campaign was launched to protect at-risk populations in cholera-affected woredas (districts) across eight regions: Afar, Amhara, Oromia, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Sidma and Somali. Covering 89 woredas, including Internally Displaced…

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…