Conakry - On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting individuals who use science to improve lives across the African Region. A specialist in hepatology and gastroenterology at Donka National Hospital in Conakry, and a lecturer and researcher at the Gamal Abdel

Yaounde - On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting individuals who use science to improve lives across the African Region. A paediatrician and public health expert based in Cameroon, Professor Anne Esther Njom Nlend explains how science helps protect health—especially for

Ghana has taken a major step toward preventing and controlling cholera by identifying high-risk districts for targeted, multi-sectoral interventions. With technical support from the World Health Organization and funding from Global Task Force on Cholera Control (GTFCC), the country conducted a Priority Areas for Multi-sectoral Interventions (PAMI) exercise in March 2026, aligned with the GTFCC

Ghana has taken a major step forward in strengthening its health security with the completion of its National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) Prioritisation Workshop. The exercise, led by the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service in collaboration with other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, was supported by the UK Government through the

Monrovia—The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over two fully fitted ambulances and essential medical supplies and equipment to the tune of US$ 600 000 to the Ministry of Health to strengthen emergency response and expand access to life-saving care for women and newborns in Liberia. The medical equipment includes infant ventilators, neonatal incubators, resuscitation

Abuja, Nigeria – With technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria is closing tuberculosis (TB) detection gaps, expanding access to testing and treatment, and strengthening services for vulnerable populations. A case that shows the impact In Nasarawa State, 21‑year‑old Gwamkat Rifkatu (name changed) developed a persistent cough that her family initially dismissed as

Abuja – Nigeria has introduced lenacapavir, a new long‑acting injectable medicine for HIV prevention, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to reduce new infections and advance national HIV goals. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare launched the intervention with support from World Health Organization (WHO), the Global Fund, United States President’s

Freetown—When Sierra Leone confirmed its first mpox case in January 2025, few anticipated the scale of the health emergency. By November of that year, more than 5400 cases and 60 deaths were reported across the country. While most survivors recovered with standard supportive care, a small number developed severe complications, including extensive body tissue destruction

Melbourne, Australia – 23-27 March 2025 — The WHO Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO) continues to deepen its longstanding collaboration with the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, advancing legal capacity to support tobacco control across the Region. Since the partnership began in 2014, the McCabe Centre has trained 50 lawyers from the WHO

Ghana, like many countries in the WHO Africa Region, remains vulnerable to public health emergencies due to underlying vulnerabilities and challenging health systems. Between 2022 to 2025, the country has responded to several disease outbreaks including meningitis, dengue fever, cholera, Marburg virus disease, Lassa fever and mpox. These outbreaks placed considerable pressure on the public

Arusha - With support from the Pandemic Fund, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Health and in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, convened an International Health Regulations (IHR) Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting in Arusha. The meeting brought together key stakeholders to review progress and

The national polio vaccination campaign was officially launched today in the municipality of Belas, an initiative aimed at protecting more than 9 Millon children under the age of 5 across the country. The campaign runs from March 26 to 28, 2026, and mobilizes vaccination teams across the country with the goal of interrupting the transmission