Mauritius marks a pivotal moment in its journey towards building a climate resilient health system faced to the growing threats against climate change with the dissemination of the comprehensive findings of the advanced draft Vulnerability and Adaptation (V&A) Assessment report - spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Wellness with the support of the World

“The afternoon session was of especially interest to me since it dealt with the pediatric management of the Chikungunya disease.  The presentations were clinically oriented and simple to understand", said Dr Nasseema Aumeer, Consultant in Charge (Pediatrics & Neonatology) of the Sir S. Ramgoolam North Hospital.  Now, I am more confident to diagnose and manage

The World Health Organization (WHO) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mauritius for earning its second international award this year for outstanding leadership in tobacco control. Indeed, Mauritius has once again made global headlines—this time as the recipient of the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Award for Global Tobacco Control, recognizing the country’s bold and pioneering tobacco control

WHO has joined forces with VISA NGO and the University of Cape Town to assess the impact of increasing health taxes in Mauritius. Using a simulation tool, the study examined how tax hikes affect tobacco use, government revenues, and premature deaths. 📊 A 15% annual cigarette tax increase could: Boost excise revenue by 55% Reduce

In response to a recent polio outbreak in Benguela province, Angola has launched a polio vaccination campaign. The campaign aims to protect over half a million children and reaffirm the country’s commitment to eradicating disease. During the launch ceremony, Dr Fekadu Lemma, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) coordinator in Angola, said, “This campaign is

Bangui, 25 juin 2025 - La République centrafricaine a célébré en différé la Journée mondiale de lutte contre la drépanocytose, sous le haut patronage de Son Excellence Madame Brigitte Touadéra, Première Dame de la République. La cérémonie s’est tenue au Centre de recherche et de traitement de la drépanocytose à Bangui, en présence de représentants

Bo district  - Sierra Leone has entered a critical phase in strengthening its pandemic preparedness and response capacities, officially flagging-off the operationalisation of the Pandemic Fund. This milestone signals the country’s continued commitment to protecting communities and contributing to global health security. The project is led by the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), with the

Juba - In line with this year’s theme marking the World Blood Donor Day celebrated on 14 June the South Sudan National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS) conducted several activities. With support from World Health Organization (WHO) and the Red Cross, NBTS organized a blood donation campaign and drive to raise awareness of the life-saving role

In the Angolan province of Huíla, where the Serra da Leba rises like a poem carved in stone and the mountainous plateau borders Namibe, home to one of the oldest deserts in the world, dozens of unsung heroes rise every dawn with a noble mission: to save lives from cholera. Dr José Caetano, World Health

Freetown/Sierra Leone - It happened in seconds. The doors of the health facility flew open. A young man was rushed in, barely breathing, his family screaming behind him. Blood was everywhere, on the floor, his clothes, the hands of those trying to steady him.  And without hesitation, t he health workers moved toward s him instinctively

Uganda’s Ministry of Health, with support from World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, concluded a three-day After-Action Review (AAR) on 20 June 2025 to reflect on the country’s response to the recent Ebola outbreak. The outbreak, declared on 30 January 2025, affected seven districts and three cities; Kampala, Mbale (district and city), Wakiso, Jinja (district

Addis Ababa – To address gaps in sexual and reproductive healthcare access, widened by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing humanitarian crises, Ethiopia is reinforcing its health system, making these vital services more accessible for women and adolescents in remote and crisis-affected areas. A key part of this effort is promoting self-care, by giving people the