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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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A household using a LLIN at her home to prevent mosquito

Protecting families against malaria using Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets

Abuja, 8 May, 2024 - Malaria remains a significant public health…
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Two participants in the Stakeholders' Roundtable walking the talk.

High hopes for Mauritian obesity roadmap

Mauritius recently made a significant step forward in its ongoing…
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HeRAMS Workshop Strengthens Healthcare Decision-making and Resilience in Afar Ethiopia

HeRAMS workshop strengthens healthcare decision-making and resilience in Afar Ethiopia

In Semera-Logoa City on May 1st and 2nd, 2024, the Ministry of Health…
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First-Line Support for Gender-Based Violence Survivors: Success in Mekelle  

First-Line Support for Gender-Based Violence Survivors: Success in Mekelle  

The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the Tigray…
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Namibia reaches key milestone in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B  

Namibia reaches key milestone in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B  

Windhoek – Namibia has become the first country in Africa – and the…
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Integration of Public Health Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) and Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) for Effective Health Emergency Health Response

Integration of Public Health Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) and Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) for Effective Health Emergency Response

In the face of global health emergencies, timely and effective…
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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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Namibia reaches key milestone in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B  

Namibia reaches key milestone in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B  

Windhoek – Namibia has become the first country in Africa – and the…
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H6 SRMNCAH Mission debrief with President Of the Rep. of Liberia, Mr. Joseph Boakai

H6 Joint Mission Concludes Visit to Liberia, Calls for Urgent Action to Reduce Maternal and Newborn Mortality

 PRESS RELEASEH6 Joint Mission Concludes Visit to Liberia, Calls…
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