Nairobi/Kampala – Between October 3 and 6, 2024, more than 6.5 million children were vaccinated in a successful synchronized polio campaign between Kenya and Uganda. This cross-border achievement began with a coordinated launch in Bungoma District, Kenya, and Mbale District, Uganda.  Both countries have set an exemplary standard in their recent synchronized polio vaccination campaign

Dodoma: The World Health Organization (WHO) convened key stakeholders and implementing actors in Tanzania’s public health agenda to review the joint work plan for 2024/2025, a strategic blueprint aimed at realizing the ambitious Health for All agenda in the country. The meeting gathered technical officers from both WHO and the Ministry of Health, providing a

In the Simiyu region of Tanzania, the resurgence of Cholera outbreaks posed a dire threat to public health. Since January 2024, the region has reported 1691 of Cholera cases, thus 28.7% of all cases reported in the country. With a new wave that started in August, 338 cases and 5 deaths were recorded, averaging daily

Juba ‒ South Sudan is witnessing some of its worst flooding in decades that has caused widespread devastation in several parts of the country and has so far left more than 226 000 people displaced, homes, livelihood impacted with roads and key infrastructure submerged and several communities devastated. The floods have affected 42 of South Sudan's

Abuja, 20 October, 2024 - In a bold step towards combating the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Second National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR 2.0). This milestone  aligns with the political declaration endorsed in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting

Accra, Ghana -  Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) requires addressing gender inequalities and intersecting key social determinants of health, which deeply drive poor population health outcomes. Bridging health inequality gaps, particularly those related to gender, is essential for ensuring that data is effectively used and that advocacy drives evidence-based actions. This approach is crucial in

The International Health Regulations (IHR), the legally binding set of rules providing a framework to prevent the spread of public health events across borders, have a long and illustrious history that goes back over 170 years. Under its Country Cooperation Strategy 2023-2026, WHO Mauritius is committed to scaling up IHR capacity and public health emergency

Harare – Following cabinet’s approval, the Government of Zimbabwe has launched the Health Workforce Strategy (2023-2030) to transform the country’s human resources for health capacity in ensuring the highest quality of life for all Zimbabweans by 2030. This comprehensive strategy addresses critical gaps in the health workforce and is set to be the foundation for a

Harare – Following cabinet’s approval, the Government of Zimbabwe has launched the Health Workforce Strategy (2023-2030) to transform the country’s human resources for health capacity in ensuring the highest quality of life for all Zimbabweans by 2030. This comprehensive strategy addresses critical gaps in the health workforce and is set to be the foundation for a

Harare – The World Health Organization (WHO) is closely monitoring the recent reports of two confirmed cases of mpox in Zimbabwe. These cases mark the first instances of the virus in the country. The Ministry of Health and Child Care, on 13 October 2024, confirmed that the affected individuals, a 11-year-old male from Mberengwa and

Harare – In a significant step towards strengthening public health and combating emerging health threats, Zimbabwe has convened an inception meeting for the development of its national One Health strategic plan. Led by the Public Health Advisor for the Office of the President and Cabinet, the meeting brought together key stakeholders from human, animal, plant

South Sudan has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative in bolstering its mortality surveillance system by enhancing the capacities of health workers through training. The aim is to improve the collection of accurate disease data, enhance reporting and completeness, and streamline health services, ultimately informing health outcomes. World Health Organization (WHO), with funding from the World