Dengue fever is having a moment. According to WHO data, cases increased significantly in 2023, following a small decline during the three previous years. A potent cocktail of ongoing transmissions and a surge in new cases saw the worldwide number of dengue cases exceed five million, a near record high. And although the lion’s share

Yobe, 20 March 2024 - In the wake of a concerning Cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) outbreak in Yobe State, Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) has swiftly mobilized its technical expertise to aid local health authorities in containing the spread of the disease.  Cerebrospinal Meningitis, potentially fatal illness characterized by inflammation of the membranes surrounding the

Dar es Salaam ‒ One evening after work, 31-year-old Calvin Andrea went to the nearby Tumbi clinic in Kibaha Region, Tanzania, as he could not endure the severe tooth ache he was suffering. “To be honest, I was really sad about the discomfort I felt and the bad breath I was experiencing,” he says.  Andrea

The World Health Organization (WHO) Mauritius Country Office launched its new Biennial Workplan 2024-2025 with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) on March 18, 2024. This results-focused document, which is the fruit of a close collaborative effort between WHO Mauritius and the MOHW, defines the priorities of the Organization for the next two years

The World Health Organization (WHO) Mauritius Country Office launched its new Biennial Workplan 2024-2025 with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) on March 18, 2024. This results-focused document, which is the fruit of a close collaborative effort between WHO Mauritius and the MOHW, defines the priorities of the Organization for the next two years

Addis Ababa, 2024: Ethiopia has approved the inclusion of yellow fever vaccine into the country’s routine immunization schedule after a meeting of the Immunization Interagency Coordinating Committee (ICC) of Ethiopia on 19 January 2024.   This landmark decision is a major part of Ethiopia’s efforts to implement the Eliminate Yellow fever Epidemics (EYE) Strategy that

Bindura – With Shamva experiencing an increase in cholera cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) supported the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) to establish an 8-bed capacity Cholera Treatment Centre (CTC) at Tafuna shopping centre. Thanks to the financial support from Health Resilience Fund and UN Central Emergency Response Fund (UNCERF), the facility

Health is a fundamental and universal right, and disease prevention is a global priority. In Angola, as in other countries, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a growing challenge for health systems and the well-being of the population. The World Health Organization includes chronic lung diseases, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases in the group of non-communicable diseases.

“Blood transfusion saved my life, so I know how important it is to donate blood” - Mphikeleli Mlotsa. In 2023 during school break, Mphikeleli Mlotsa, a Form 4 student at Nyetane High School was involved in a grisly car accident that almost cost him his life. The accident occurred at a time when the Blood

Monrovia – Protecting her 13-year-old daughter, Jamsetta Kumeh, from human papillomavirus (HPV) overrode Buludi Martin’s reservations about the vaccine that prevents the infection that can cause cervical cancer. Today she is content that she made the correct decision. “I was afraid, of course,” she admits. “There are so many stories about vaccines, and I wasn't

Juba, 8 March 2024 – In South Sudan, driving has traditionally been perceived as a male-only profession. However, this stereotype has been challenged by three inspirational female drivers; Lucia Khamis, Jokudu Rejoice and Inna Medina - who are passionately dedicated to serving underserved communities by delivering healthcare nationwide. Lucia Khamis, the first female driver at

Tsholotsho  – In Tsholotsho district, Matebeleland North Province, Junior Ndlovu stands in line with other parents at Gandisa Business Centre, her two children by her side. They are waiting to be vaccinated against polio. "I understand the importance of immunization and believe it's crucial for children to receive these vaccines," says Junior, reflecting the sentiment