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Equipping health workers, media to fight misinformation on cholera 18 May 2023 Brazzaville/Lilongwe – When Malawian journalist Suwira Wanda participated in a recent training to sensitize the national media organizations to misinformation, she learnt for the first time that it is possible to be asymptomatic for cholera, but still infect others through contaminated water. It was crucial training for the journalist at Zodiak, one of the country’s leading media outlets, during the response to Malawi’s worst-e

Equipping health workers, media to fight misinformation on cholera

Brazzaville/Lilongwe – When Malawian journalist Suwira Wanda…
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WHO is supporting government to improve Hospital Quality Standards

Improving the quality health service delivery in Namibia

The Ministry of Health and Social Service (MoHSS), with support from…
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Dr Clement shows the German Ambassador and Minister of Health the equipped ambulance and first ost of spare parts

Strengthening Liberia’s Health System – WHO donates three vehicles to the Ministry of Health

As part of efforts to enhance the quality of health care services…
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An improvised song about ending malaria in Botswana is performed by a choir during the World Malaria Day commemoration in Maun

Botswana commemorates the World Malaria Day 2023

Ministry of Health together with WHO Botswana, commemorated World…
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An improvised song about ending malaria in Botswana is performed by a choir during the World Malaria Day commemoration in Maun

Botswana commemorates the World Malaria Day 2023

Ministry of Health together with WHO Botswana, commemorated World…
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Minister of Works and Transport, Honorable John Mutorua, with leaders in the road safety sector, launching the 7th UN Global Road Safety Week

Namibia is striving to make mobility safe and sustainable

Hon. John Mutorwa, Minister of Works and Transport launched the 7th…
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Minister of Works and Transport, Honorable John Mutorua, with leaders in the road safety sector, launching the 7th UN Global Road Safety Week

Namibia is striving to make mobility safe and sustainable

Hon. John Mutorwa, Minister of Works and Transport launched the 7th…
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Southern and Eastern African countries form a network against Tuberculosis

Southern and Eastern African countries form a network against Tuberculosis

Addis Ababa, May 12, 2023: Experts in the prevention and management…
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WHO Ethiopia, partners push for impactful fiscal measures against premature deaths from NCDs

WHO Ethiopia, partners push for impactful fiscal measures against premature deaths from NCDs

A high-level policy dialogue workshop took place in Addis Ababa,…
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Dr Debra Machando, WHO Zimbabwe Mental Health Technical Officer

Breaking the Stigma: The Importance of Investing in Mental Health in Zimbabwe

By Tatenda Chimbwanda Harare, Zimbabwe – Mental health is a…
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