Millions of people in Africa rely on medicines, vaccines, diagnostic tests and medical devices without worrying about the systems that ensure they are safe, effective and of good quality. Behind every product that reaches a patient is a regulatory system working to protect public health.
Read moreAfrican health ministers endorsed a new strategy setting out a roadmap for sustainable health financing, as around 385 million people are pushed into poverty each year by out-of-pocket health spending.
Read moreKinshasa—One hundred days have passed since the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak, which has now become the country's fastest growing. Transmission is outp…
Read moreAddis Ababa – Health leaders and partners from eleven countries in the WHO African Region have concluded the first regional review and learning meeting of a three-year initiative aimed at preventing and treating child wa…
Read moreBrazzaville - Following rigorous technical assessments, five African countries have successfully stopped the spread of polio, marking an important milestone in efforts to protect children from this virus and advance…
Read more Brazzaville – As the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread, reaching affected people early enough to stop transmission remains one of the most pressing challenges facing th…
Read moreOn 14 August 2026 in Bangui, the World Health Organization opened a high-level cross-border meeting bringing together the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Uganda to address the threat of Bundibugyo virus disease. The five countries committed to harmonizing alert mechanisms, strengthening surveillance at points of entry and engaging border communities in preparedness and response.
Read moreJohannesburg, South Africa – Zambia and Kenya have been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa for outstanding progress in strengthening the availability and reporting of health work…
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