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Participants of the Dialogue

Transforming Health Professions Education in Africa for a competent Health Workforce to Accelerate Universal Health Coverage in Africa: WHO Regional Dialogue in Lusaka

Lusaka, Zambia – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office…
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A WHO-led assessment to monitor the implementation of the national guidelines on IPC scored three of the five regional hospitals at Intermediate Level.

Safety of patients and healthcare professionals at heart of second national Infection Prevention and Control action plan

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), the evidence-based approach…
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AVoHC-SURGE training

Uganda Strengthens Emergency Response with AVoHC-SURGE Training

Over the years, Uganda has successfully responded to public health…
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Launch of the Health Workforce Labour Market Analysis

Health experts discuss work force investments and optimization in Uganda

The Uganda Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health…
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Sœur Marie Blanche Kambiré, au service des enfants 

Sister Marie Blanche Kambire: serving the most vulnerable

Nanoro, Burkina Faso – Sister Marie Blanche Kambire has more…
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Hon. Dr Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services and Dr. Joseph Waogodo Cabore Director for Programme Management at the WHO Regional Office for Africa

World Health Organization launched the Africa Health Workforce Investment Charter in Namibia

The World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the…
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African region’s first-ever health workforce investment charter launched

African region’s first-ever health workforce investment charter launched

Windhoek – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for…
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Pioneering charter to drive up investment in Africa’s health workforce

Pioneering charter to drive up investment in Africa’s health workforce

Brazzaville – A pioneering health investment charter, a first for the…
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Transforming Ghana’s health sector through quality leadership

Transforming Ghana’s health sector through quality leadership

Accra, Ghana - Quality Health leadership has been recognized as a key…
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Nursing students in classroom.

UK  commits £2 million to strengthen health workforce in Nigeria

The World Health Organization welcomes a new funding commitment made…
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