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Para a Sra. Monica, todo o ser humano tem o direito a vida saudável

Para a Sra. Monica, todo o ser humano tem o direito a vida saudável

Enquanto mais de 50 países celebram o Dia Mundial da Prematuridade,…
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Stronger governance needed to fight superbugs in Africa: Antimicrobial Resistance threatens Africa’s development 

Stronger governance needed to fight superbugs in Africa: Antimicrobial Resistance threatens Africa’s development 

17 November 2021, Accra – The leaders of six regional organizations…
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Diabetes prevention, care challenges in Africa

Diabetes prevention, care challenges in Africa

Brazzaville – Africa is expected to experience the highest increase…
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An incubator at the neonatal ward in Kwali General Hospital

World Prematurity Day - Saving every baby born too early  

Abuja 17 November 2021 - In November 2019, Ijeoma Uchenna, 25 years…
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On the frontlines of diabetes fight in Senegal

On the frontlines of diabetes fight in Senegal

Dakar – Senegal, like many African countries, is bearing an…
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Group picture with Governor’s representative (5th right), the WR (6th right), Borno State Commissioners for Health (4th right), government functionaries from Born, Adamawa & Yobe as well partners and WHO personnel

Review of Health Emergencies Programme in Nigeria’s Northeast opens, government and partners solicit WHO’s continued support.

Maiduguri, 15 November, 2021 - The Biannual Joint Operations Review (…
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Germany donates 924 000 surgical face masks to WHO for the support to Ministry of Health COVID-19 response work in Zambia

Germany donates 924 000 surgical face masks to WHO for the support to Ministry of Health COVID-19 response work in Zambia

Lusaka, 15 November 2021 – On 10 November 2021, H.E. Anne Wagner-…
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The WHO Representative, Dr. Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam receives a plaque from The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt.Hon. Anita Among in recognition WHO's support to the Government of Uganda in Health

WHO Representative in Uganda and the Right Honourable Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament commit to addressing mental health challenges in Uganda

Kampala, November 13, 2021 - The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt.Hon…
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Minister of Health and Social Services, Hon Dr Kalumbi Shangula and British High Commissioner of the British High Commission in Namibia, H.E. Charles Moore welcoming the delegation to Namibia

Ready for resurgence: Namibia’s health workers prepare for another COVID-19 wave

Wearing a surgical mask securely fitted over his nose and mouth,…
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COVID-19 Treatment Center in Mariental, Hardap Region

International Health Regulations Focal Point Network in Namibia

As signatory to the International Health Regulations (IHR), Namibia…
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