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Hear directly from WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, and health experts, on the latest status of the novel coronavirus across the continent, and their answers to journalists’ most pressing questions. The briefing is joined by Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS,…
Aminata Grace Kobie, Technical Officer (Health Promotion) at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, shares her insights on the new WHO guidance to reduce COVID-19 stigma in the African Region and the need to tackle misinformation.
WHO is leading the COVID-19 response in the African Region. Behind the efforts are health and multidisciplinary experts, working together to achieve a healthier, safer Africa.
Guy Mbayo, Technical Officer - WASH at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, shares his insights on the new WHO guideline on homemade masks.
Hear directly from WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, and health experts, on the latest status of the novel coronavirus across the continent, and their answers to journalists’ most pressing questions. The briefing is joined by Hon. Safia Boly, Minister of Investment Promotion…
Dear parents, educators, influencers, young people: John, Isaac, Glory and Peace have a message for you on this World No Tobacco Day! #TobaccoExposed
Dr Ambrose Talisuna, Health Security Advisor at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, shares his insights on the new WHO guideline on easing lockdowns, stressing the importance of making evidence-based decisions and the capacity of countries to test and isolate cases.
Hear directly from WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, and health experts, on the latest status of the novel coronavirus across the continent, and their answers to journalists’ most pressing questions. The briefing is joined by Hon. Dr Zweli Mkhize, Minister of Health of South…
"Yesterday marked three months since the first COVID-19 case was reported in Sub-Saharan Africa, in Nigeria." Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, highlights the work of WHO, governments and partners in the fight against COVID-19 at the WHO-WEF Africa Media Leader Briefing on…
John Adabie Appiah, Head of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana, demonstrates how to operate the ventilator in 5 steps. This life support machine is critical in the management of patients who have severe COVID-19 disease.
Dr Mary Stephen, Technical Officer at WHO AFRO, shares her insights on the new WHO guideline on cross-border management which aims to curb the spread of COVID-19 while allowing for movement of goods and services, delivered by truck drivers, within the African Region.
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Contributing to the promotion of essential Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition services in situations of health crisis related to the COVID pandemic 19