Introduction In 2020, Liberia reported an outbreak of circulating vaccine-derived polio virus type 2 (cVDPV2) which posed a formidable challenge to Liberia's healthcare system, necessitating a swift and effective response. In response to the cVDPV2 outbreak, the Ministry of Health in collaboration with WHO, UNICEF, and other partners conducted vaccination campaigns using the Novel Oral

By Tatenda Chimbwanda Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe - Sheba Usanda, a dedicated community health promoter (CHP) at Zengeza Clinic since 2010, recently participated in vital training sessions on cholera prevention and control. The training served as a reminder that cholera, despite being controlled to some extent, continues to pose a significant threat, especially in hotspot areas like

Dar es Salaam  – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Ireland have signed an agreement to pilot a new project that will improve ongoing efforts to strengthen health system resilience to effectively respond to emergencies in Tanzania. The new project titled - Strengthening Health Systems Resilience for Enhanced Health Emergency Response at

Luanda, 05 December 2024 - Angola is highly vulnerable to malaria, which is estimated to be responsible for 40% of illnesses and 42% of deaths in the country. In addition, like other Member States of the WHO African Region, the country faces the challenge of high transmission, limited access, and availability of health services within

Brazzaville - The fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) has received a major boost with a landmark commitment by donors and partners to invest over US$ 777 million boost efforts to eliminate and eradicate NTDs. The commitment announced this week by the United Arab Emirates, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and other donors at the 2023

Brazzaville - In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled the neglected tropical diseases (NTD) roadmap 2021-2030, initiating a decade dedicated on controlling, eliminating, and eradicating NTDs. The WHO Regional Office for Africa is stepping up support for countries on the implementation of the roadmap to bolster the fight against NTDs and accelerate progress towards

This opinion was first published in Portuguese by Jornal de Angola, which version can be found here: Dr Humphrey Karamagi, WHO Representative in Angola On 28 November 2023, Ministers of Health and those responsible for HIV/AIDS, together with senior government officials and health partners in the SADC region, met in Luanda, Angola, to discuss progress

Yaoundé – Nicole, 28, from Bertoua in eastern Cameroon, will never forget that day in 2019 when her doctor at Batouri Catholic Hospital told her she was HIV-positive. She had gone for a medical check-up a few days previously after feeling ill, but HIV was the furthest thing from her mind. She froze, she recalls

Maiduguri – 4 December, 2023 - The World Health Organization (WHO) has restated its commitment to continually provide leadership and coordination to support the government in reaching the underserved and vulnerable populations in northeast Nigeria with essential health services. The WHO Country Representative to Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, gave the assurance during his welcome

Dar es Salaam –  The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Tanzania, undertook a health outreach programme in the Pwani Region to reach targeted communities with various health care services.  Working closely with stakeholders including the district medical officers, community leaders and health promotion outlets, the health services provided included

Dar es Salaam - Farida, 34, resident of Korowai DC, presented her 18 months old baby for vaccination. Habiba, was vaccinated with second dose of measles vaccine. With no hesitation, Farida also received a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccination having been vaccinated earlier this year. “Protecting my child against measles is a divine responsibility,” said

The first Regional Rehabilitation Meeting for Africa took place from November 21st to November 23rd, 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Hosted by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia, the meeting brought together leaders from ministries of health and healthcare professionals from nineteen African nations. Organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa regional office, with