Cameroonian scientist champions African-led research for Africa
Professor Judith Torimiro is recognized at the World Health Assembly for 27 years of work in the field, the classroom and the laboratory
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Tanzanian scientist proposes nano innovations to address health problems
Dr Hilonga worked with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Science and Technology to roll out his innovative water purification system.
Read moreAfrican Parliamentarians commit to urgent action to increase immunization rates and advance universal health coverage, as Pan-African Parliament session concludes
The Pan-African Parliament agrees to set up a caucus on immunization to steer its commitment on ensuring access to vaccines for all children across the continent. Every year, more than 30 million children younger than 5 years in Africa fall sick due to vaccine-preventable diseases.
Read moreAfrica advances on goal of cervical cancer elimination across the continent
The cervical cancer burden falls unequally on Africa, with 19 of the 20 most affected countries on this continent. The disease kills 311 000 women a year worldwide and is the second most common cancer among women in the African region. Yet, cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and curable forms of cancers, through vaccination, early detection and treatment. Bringing cervical cancer to an end is now a priority for the World Health Organization (WHO).
Read moreThe rush to deliver cholera vaccines to remote communities in Zimbabwe
It was a mad rush to the airfield. At the back of the jeep, Abi Kebra Belaye and her colleague Shamiso Nyasanu tensely shuffled papers – waybills of vaccines and other essential medical materials that needed to be dropped by helicopter in north-east Zimbabwe.
Read moreBreastfeeding is critical for child survival following cyclones in Mozambique
Breastmilk is the best source of food for all babies wherever they live but, in emergency settings where there is a high risk of diarrhoea, pneumonia and malnutrition, breastfeeding can be critical for child survival.
Read moreWHO donates emergency trauma kits to the Ministry of Health of the Comoros
Health partners mobilize to meet post-cyclone Kenneth health needs in the Union of the Comoros
Read moreAlgeria and Argentina certified malaria-free by WHO
WHO officially recognizes Algeria as malaria-free. The certification is granted when a country proves that it has interrupted indigenous transmission of the disease for at least three consecutive years.
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