4 questions about polio eradication in Africa amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Dr Pascal Mkanda, Polio Eradication Programme Coordinator at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, answers four questions about the impact of COVID-19 on the poli…
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Coronavirus Prevention Messages for Uganda
Uganda confirmed Coronavirus Disease also known as COVID19 in the country. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, sore throat and shortness o…
Covid-19 and Implications for FP Services
Join WHO, UNFPA, IPPF and Jhpiego to hear about how Covid-19 has impacted family planning services. James Kiarie from WHO presents on the WHO response and some …
Medical and fabric masks: who wears what when?
COVID-19 advice for the public: When and how to use masks
The faces of Africa's COVID-19 response
WHO is leading the COVID-19 response in the African Region. Behind the efforts are health and multidisciplinary experts, working together to achieve a healthier…
WHO's Dr Phiona Atuhebwe's journey to COVID-19 recovery
Dr Phiona Atuhebwe narrates her experience with COVID-19. The detection, evacuation, treatment and discharge. Find out how she still suffers from the after-effe…
Mauritius: a COVID-19 success story
Thanks to a strong healthcare system, political commitment and good communication, Mauritius currently has no local cases of COVID-19. But the government remain…