Victoria – To curb rising rates of obesity, Seychelles is implementing a range of measures from health promotion campaigns in schools, workplaces and public spaces, to free screening, diagnosis and treatment for people with chronic diseases. One of the primary drivers of obesity in Seychelles is the growing prevalence of sedentary lifestyles and the excessive

Kigali – With support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Pandemic Fund and other regional partners, Rwanda is conducting its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) from 25 to 30 May 2025 in Kigali. Building on the momentum of the first JEE conducted in 2018, which led to

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While Sierra Leone is stepping up its mpox response effort, the stories behind the outbreak highlight the virus’s impact and the determination of those affected to protect themselves and their communities. Osman Kamara is a health worker currently receiving care at the Hastings Treatment Centre, one of the facilities designated for mpox case management. He has been at the centre

As Sierra Leone continues to report new cases of mpox, the Ministry of health and partners are strengthening Infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in a bid to protect the country’s health workers.  To reinforce these efforts, the World Health Organization (WHO) visited the Hastings Treatment Centre to donate essential medical supplies. Items such as

At a  bustling outpatient clinic on the outskirts of Kampala, a nurse reaches for a thermometer—slim, silvery, and fragile. It’s a mercury-containing device, once a staple in healthcare, now recognized as a silent hazard. Uganda is taking bold steps to eliminate such risks and transition toward mercury-free healthcare. In healthcare settings, mercury-containing devices—especially thermometers and blood pressure

Disruptions to health systems, particularly in crisis-affected settings, significantly hinder access to essential health services. These challenges are compounded when decision-makers lack timely, accurate, and actionable data to assess needs and allocate resources effectively. The Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS)—a World Health Organization (WHO) led initiative—addresses this critical gap by providing dynamic

Timely detection and response to public health threats are essential to global health security, particularly in countries vulnerable to frequent outbreaks. As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen surveillance systems in line with the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) and the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) framework, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)

Public Health Emergencies are increasingly becoming complex and frequent and complex, often driven by a convergence of factors including disease outbreaks, climate-related events, technological hazards, and environmental degradation. In such a landscape, effective emergency response depends on coordinated, multi-sectoral efforts grounded in accurate, real-time information. Thanks to a joint initiative by the World Health Organization

Vaccines remain one of the most effective public health tools used to protect individuals and communities from life-threatening preventable diseases. However, ensuring their impact depends heavily on the capacity and readiness of the health workforce. As Ghana’s immunization landscape evolves, with new technologies and innovations, shifting disease patterns, and the introduction of new vaccines, timely

Lilongwe – The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Health, officially launched the National Immunization Strategy (NIS) 2025–2030, a bold initiative designed to increase vaccine coverage, combat preventable diseases, and support the country’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The launch coincides with African Vaccination Week, celebrated from April 24 to 30 under the

In Uganda, a country that shoulders the third-highest burden of malaria cases globally, time has become both the enemy and the solution. Every hour a patient goes untreated, the risk of complications and death grows exponentially. Recognizing this, the Ministry of Health, with technical support from World Health Organization (WHO), launched the “24.2 hours initiative”