Mauritius achieves a strategic  milestone in its journey to building a climate-resilient health system through validation of the Gap Analysis Report, the draft Institutional Framework, and the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the establishment of a Climate and Health Technical Unit (CHTU).   This marks an important step towards strengthening the country’s Preparedness and Readiness for

The World Health Organization (WHO) is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and dignified working environment for all including staff, internal and external stakeholders and partners. In line with the global PRSEAH strategy, the WHO Mauritius technical team led by the WHO Representative, Dr Anne Ancia and the PRSEAH Focal Person, Mrs. Doorgawatee Ram-Gopal, sensitized

Kampala. Today, World Health Organization (WHO) joined Uganda’s Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to disseminate the Family Planning Bottleneck Analysis Report, a rapid assessment that highlights barriers hindering the scale-up of evidence-based family planning practices in Uganda. Led by WHO, Ministry of Health, Makerere University School of Public Health, and UNFPA, the study applied

Kintele, Republic of Congo – The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO/AFRO) has convened experts to validate the Prototype Competency-Based Curricula for 10 health occupations in Africa. This landmark initiative is part of WHO’s broader Africa health workforce agenda and will lay the foundation for strengthening quality and harmonising health workers’ education across

Brazzaville/Oslo - New funding to the AdVAncIng Clinical TRials Excellence in Africa (AVAREF) could help accelerate the development of life-saving vaccines to contain infectious disease outbreaks on the continent. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is providing $1 million to AVAREF as part of a new two-year project to enhance the efficiency with which

Abuja – Nigeria is rolling out one of the largest integrated vaccination campaigns in its history, aiming to protect around 106 million children against measles, rubella and poliomyelitis. The nationwide initiative will combine multiple vaccines and child health services in a single drive, ensuring efficient delivery to children across the country. The campaign targets children

Ouagadougou — “When I found out I was HIV-positive, I thought my life was over. I wanted to die. But today, I’m in great shape. I run my business and live a normal life,” says Alimata, a trader in Dori who has been on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment since 2007. Her calm gaze reflects the challenges

In recent years, negative press and misinformation around vaccines have threatened public confidence, slowed uptake, and left many vulnerable to preventable diseases. With Ghana set to introduce the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization programme in October 2025, health authorities are prioritising accurate, responsible reporting to ensure that no eligible girl is left

Botswana reaches a significant milestone in fostering the multi-sectoral collaboration to strengthen the One Health approach for health security and resilience. Represented at the highest level, the four key ministries for the One Health framework in Botswana, namely the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, the Ministry of Local Governance and Traditional Affairs, the Ministry of

Ethiopia has been formally recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for achieving Maturity Level 3 (ML3), placing it among nine African countries with this status in WHO’s global classification of national regulatory authorities. This milestone reflects the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority’s (EFDA) commitment to ensuring that medicines and imported vaccines available in the

Leribe - In Lesotho, most men face silent struggles regarding their health. They are less likely to seek medical help, get tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), or stay on treatment, often due to stigma, harmful gender norms, and limited access to male-friendly services. These barriers have left men behind in key health outcomes, putting

Freetown, 1 October 2025 – Health workers across Sierra Leone will now be better equipped to detect, monitor, and respond to health threats thanks to a major donation from the World Health Organization (WHO). Supplies and equipment worth USD 456,483.20 were handed over to the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Public Health Agency