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RD during the Meeting with Commissioner for Social Affairs (AUC)

The WHO Regional Director for Africa attended the 29th African Union Summit, held in Ethiopia: “When Africa unites and makes its voice heard, it wins”.

Addis Ababa, 04 July 2017 - “When Africa unites and makes its voice heard, it wins” Said H.E.

RD speaking on OFLA 19th Assembly meeting

Dr Moeti Attends the 19th Ordinary Assembly of the Organization of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS

Addis Ababa, 04 July 2017 - Yesterday, the Organization of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS (OFLA) had their 19th ordinary general assembly meeting in the plenary hall of the African Union commission Old building which brings together first ladies of 13 countries, the Africa

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Dr Moeti’s BBC interview: Ending the Ebola outbreak and strengthening WHO's capacity to respond to outbreaks

WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti highlights the importance of ending the Ebola outbreak and strengthening WHO's capacity to respond to outbreaks.

Ebola vaccines for Guinea and the world

More than 11 000 people in Guinea participated in a WHO-led trial to develop the world’s first vaccine against Ebola virus disease. The ground-breaking trial, which ended in January 2016, resulted in a vaccine that is highly protective against the deadly virus.

Unprecedented New Organizational Reforms for WHO in the African Region announced

Three years after Ebola crisis, Dr Matsidisho Moeti’s Transformation Agenda yields numerous achievements by WHO in the Africa region; sets stage for new focus on adolescent health and establishment of emergency response hubs.