Rubavu, 15 November 2022 – It all begins in the womb of a mother-to-be as she embraces the tiny being forming inside her. The sound of a much-awaited and priceless heartbeat. The feeling she gets at that first kick of life. For many, the journey to motherhood is a source of excitement, joy, and love.

Port Louis, 17 November 2022.  The Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr kailash Kumar Jagutpal launched Health Promotion Clubs in the Public Service on 14 November 2022 to mark the World Diabetes Day 2022 in Mauritius. The Health Promotion Clubs aim at promoting a healthy lifestyle among the public officers through regular practice of physical

Abuja, 15 November, 2022 - Commemorating the 2022 World Diabetes Day, the Nigeria Minister of State for Health, Ekumankama Joseph Nkama, on 14 November, emphasized that increased access to diabetes education among the populace is critical to the prevention and management of the disease. The minister, in a press briefing in Abuja, said that a

Over 150 participants took a major step to end malaria in South Sudan during the first-ever national malaria conference that took place from 8 to 10 November 2022. Malaria remains the leading cause of illness and death in the country accounting for 66.8 per cent of outpatient consultations, 30 per cent  of admissions and about

Brazzaville – Only 46% of people living with diabetes in the African region know their status, raising the risk of severe illness and death, potentially worsening the situation in the region which already has the world’s highest mortality rates due to the disease, a new analysis by World Health Organization (WHO) shows. Globally, 55% of

Awka, 11 November, 2022 - In line with the theme of the 2022 International Cancer Week,  Anambra State, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), recently launched an innovative cervical cancer screening and treatment project,  targeting  women of reproductive age across the state. International Cancer Week, is marked every year and the theme for

Bomi, November 8, 2022:  At the public hospital in Tubmanburg, Bomi County, the Liberian government has commissioned yet another new medical oxygen plant. The commissioning ceremony, which took place on November 8, 2022, was patronised by county representatives from the Government of Liberia, the Ministry of Health, US Mission and USAID, and the World Health Organization

Cotonou – Jonas, 43, a professional driver, was no stranger to long journeys and travel difficulties. But one particular trip in February 2022 will remain unforgettable. "I was going on mission to Dassa, 200 km from Cotonou,” he recalls. “The trip went well but once I reached the destination, I began to feel very bad. I

600 health workers to be trained in IDSR, national weekly surveillance reporting expected to improve to over 70 percent…   Lusaka - Today, HE Ambassador of Ireland to Zambia, Ms Bronagh Carr and WHO Country Representative, Dr Nathan Bakyaita signed an agreement confirming €500,000 in funding from Irish Aid to WHO Zambia for the national

Awka, 10 November, 2022 - The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated emergency medical supplies to the government and people of Anambra State in response to the flood disaster that has severely affected over 600,000 persons in seven local government areas (LGAs). In Nigeria, 35 states have been devastated by the flooding in 2022 and

Owerri, 9 November, 2022 - Sitting on a row of wooden benches in front of a Primary Health Care (PHC) Ccntre, at Egbu village in Owerri North Local Government Area (LGA), of Imo State, Southeast Nigeria, was over  20 people waiting to receive doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.    On the queue was Nwaneri Christiana

Lafia, 8 November, 2022 - The torrent of water swept through Angulu Village, in Doma Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, displacing thousands of people and inundating dozens of buildings, including the health facility serving the community.  With a swollen belly and aching feet, eight months pregnant Abiye Bawa, and her family, fled her community on