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Lassa Fever Sensitization in Benue

Benue State, WHO expands Lassa Fever response with community-level outreach campaigns

Makurdi, Lassa fever continues to pose a major public health…
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women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health

African health ministers call for accelerating progress in women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health by transforming health systems

Lusaka, Zambia - At the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee…
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WHO Africa, International Vaccine Institute sign agreement to boost vaccine production in Africa

WHO Africa, International Vaccine Institute sign agreement to boost vaccine production in Africa

Lusaka – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for…
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African Health Leaders, Partners Call for Greater Investment in Integrated NCD Services

African health leaders, partners call for greater investment in integrated NCD services

Lusaka — African health ministers and partners are calling for…
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women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health

African health ministers call for accelerating progress in women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health by transforming health systems

Lusaka, Zambia - At the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee…
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RC75

Dr Tedros, WHO Director General commends WHO Zambia team

During his visit to Lusaka for the 75th WHO Regional Committee for…
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Health leaders, partners pledge to catalyse Africa’s production of medicines and vaccines

Health leaders, partners pledge to catalyse Africa’s production of medicines and vaccines

Lusaka — African ministers of health and global partners gathering…
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Dr. Kouamé Jean Konan, WHO Representative in Benin, presenting the WHO Benin Country Cooperation Strategy 2023–2027 to His Excellency Louis Gbèhounou Vlavonou, President of the National Assembly.

WHO Representative in Benin meets National Assembly President: Benin’s Parliament reaffirms Its key role in sustainable health financing

Porto-Novo, 25 August 2025 - Dr. Kouamé Jean Konan,…
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RC75

President Hichilema honours Dr Tedros, Dr Kaseya for advancing health equity

His Excellency Mr Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of…
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Health leaders, partners pledge to catalyse Africa’s production of medicines and vaccines

Health leaders, partners pledge to catalyse Africa’s production of medicines and vaccines

Lusaka — African ministers of health and global partners gathering…
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