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Southern Africa faces acute surge in cholera due to floods, displacement

Southern Africa faces acute surge in cholera due to floods, displacement

Brazzaville — Cholera cases in Southern Africa region have risen by…
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Around 1.3 million people affected by severe flooding in Southern Africa

Around 1.3 million people affected by severe flooding in Southern Africa

Brazzaville—Intense rainfall and severe flooding since mid-December…
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WHO convenes proposal writing workshop to advance climate-resilient WASH solutions for countries

Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe Chart $18.6M Climate-Resilient WASH Plan to Protect Health and Water Security

WHO convenes proposal writing workshop to advance climate-resilient…
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Prudential, WHO partnership: Solar electrification completed in eight health facilities

Prudential, WHO partnership: Solar electrification completed in eight health facilities

Zambia has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to…
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WHO supports Mauritius in advancing climate-resilient health systems: new milestone reached with validation of gap analysis and institutional framework

WHO supports Mauritius in advancing climate-resilient health systems: new milestone reached with validation of gap analysis and institutional framework

 Mauritius achieves a strategic milestone in its journey to…
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Africa rallies new financing models to shield communities from climate-driven health crises

Africa rallies new financing models to shield communities from climate-driven health crises

WHO and AECF convene regional workshop to pioneer climate-resilient…
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Mauritius Takes Bold Steps Toward Climate-Resilient Health System with Landmark health Vulnerability Adaptation and Assessment

Mauritius Takes Bold Steps Toward Climate-Resilient Health System with Landmark health Vulnerability Adaptation and Assessment

Mauritius marks a pivotal moment in its journey towards building a…
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Ghana Advances Climate Change and Health Vulnerability Assessment

Climate change is increasingly recognized as one of the greatest…
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Zimbabwe commits to building climate-resilient and sustainable health systems

Harare - Zimbabwe has officially committed to the COP26 Health…
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African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and health

African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and health

Harare – Health ministers and delegates from 20 African countries…
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