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The Essential Medicines help to save lives and improve health by closing the huge gap between the potential that essential medicines have to offer and the reality that for millions of people- particularly the poor and disadvantaged- essential medicines are often unavailable, unaffordable, unsafe or…
In October 2017, less than 2 years of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, about 30 outbreaks occurred in the WHO African Region. A dozen recorded humanitarian crises and 40 events were considered risks to public health that could harm the health of human populations. Drawing lessons from the Ebola…
An interview with Dr Philippe Douste-Blazy, Chairman of the UNITAID Executive Board at the WHO Regional Office for Africa
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Each year, WHO and partners unite around a common World Malaria Day theme. This year’s theme "End malaria for good" reflects the vision of a malaria-free world.
Although there has been a major decline in malaria cases and deaths in the African Region, significant challenges remain.
World Malaria…
Social Anthropologist Julienne Anoko visits communities yo encourage safe and dignified burial. Infection of the Ebola virus can occur from touching the bodies of those who have died from Ebola virus disease (EVD).
Interviews:
1. "The threat is real"
Dr Waogodo Joseph Cabore
Director of Programme Management
WHO Regional Office for Africa
2. "AMR Plan of Action
Dr Donatien Bigirimana
Human Resources & Patient Safety Focal Point - WHO/Burundi
3. "The Plan of Action will be submitted at the…
The Ebola vaccine is a new tool that gives new hope to stop Ebola more quickly.
Interviews:
1. "Being Involved"
Dr Tewabech Bishaw
Secretary General
African Federation of Public Health Associations - Ethiopia
2. "NGOs are key partners"
Dr Mirfin M. Mpundu
Executive Director
Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network - Kenya