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South Sudan steps up vaccination, response measures to curb cholera

South Sudan steps up vaccination, response measures to curb cholera

Juba ‒ Nyaboth Gai, a 28-year-old resident of Rubkona, county in the north of South Sudan, is grateful to be alive after her family was severely affected by cho

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Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Dodoma – Tanzania today confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region

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Diálogo Comunitário em Lago, Niassa, Reforça Soluções para Aumentar a Cobertura Vacinal

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WHO Representative Leads Field Visit to Cholera Treatment Centres in Luanda Hotspots

WHO Representative Visits Cholera Hotspot in Luanda with Minister of Health

Luanda, Angola – Dr Zabulon Yoti, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Angola, accompanied by a team of WHO staff, joined the Minister of Health today for a fie

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Ethiopia intensifies technical capacity for the deployment of the electronic-surveillance (eSURV) Companion App

Ethiopia intensifies technical capacity for the deployment of the electronic-surveillance (eSURV) Companion App

The Ethiopian Public Health Institute with support from World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a national training of trainers on the electronic surveillance (eSURV) Companio

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The human papillomavirus (HPV) single-dose schedule elevated the total number of vaccinated girls in Ethiopia to over 13 million

The human papillomavirus (HPV) single-dose schedule elevated the total number of vaccinated girls in Ethiopia to over 13 million

The Ministry of Health of Ethiopia in its effort to prevent cervical cancer and ensure a healthier population conducted the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign natio

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WHO support for Tanzania’s response to suspected Marburg virus disease outbreak

WHO support for Tanzania’s response to suspected Marburg virus disease outbreak

Brazzaville – Following reports of suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever in Tanzania, World Health Organization (WHO) has enhanced its readiness to support the government as it takes measures to investigate and respond swiftly to the situation.
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Dr. Innocent Nuwagira, WHO Lesotho Representative presents his credentials

New World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Lesotho presents credentials

Dr. Innocent Bright Nuwagira, the newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Lesotho, today presented his credentials to Honourable Lejone Mpotjoane, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, during a productive meeting held at the Ministry. The meeting marked the official commencement of Dr. Nuwagira’s tour of duty in Lesotho, highlighting the beginning of a new chapter in the ongoing collaboration between the WHO and the Mountain Kingdom. The discussions focused on strengthening areas of collaboration, including improving Primary Health Care, which is a critical priority in advancing the health agenda.
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