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Alcohol Affordability and Impact of Excise Taxes in South Africa

The World Health Organization South Africa Country Office (WCO) commissioned study on alcohol affordability and the impact of excise taxes on alcohol consumption in South Africa

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Central African Economic and Monetary Community launches Common Pharmaceutical Policy

Libreville, 25 February 2014 – Ministers of Health of the  six-nation Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) met on 20 February in Li

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Zimbabwe launches Working Group on Social Determinants of Health

Harare 19 Feb. 2014 -- A Social Determinants of Health Working Group Orientation Meeting was held in Harare.

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Mass Campaign With First Vaccine Allowed “Outside Cold Chain” in Africa Protects Remotest African Regions from Deadly Meningitis Epidemics

A second study by World Health Organization suggests keeping vaccines at ambient temperatures during campaigns could cut storage and transportation costs in half

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Nigeria Launches the Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis Co-implementation Guidelines

The Federal Ministry of Health in the presence of WHO Country representative and other key partners, launched today (18th February, 2014) the Malaria and Lymphatic filariasis co

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The WHO Representative, Dr. Rufaro Chatora, delivering welcome remarks at the meeting

The National Tuberculosis & Leprosy Programme external review begins in the United Republic of Tanzania

On 17th of February, 2014, the United Republic of Tanzania officially launched the review of the fourth (4th) National Tuberculosis Strategic Plan (2009-15) in Dar es Salaam.

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The World Health Organization hosts a briefing meeting on health financing and universal health coverage

On the 12th February 2014, the WHO Country Office hosted a briefing session on health financing and universal health coverage.

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On 11th February 2014, the Catholic Church in Tanzania launched the Test and Treat Project which will be implemented in Bugisi District in Shinyanga Region. The occasion which was a Catholic Holy Mass, was held at premises of the Catholic Church Headquarters in Tanzania and led by the Archbishop of Mwanza, Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi. Others present at the holy mass included: Monsignor Jean-Marie Mpendawatu from Vatican Health Secretariat, Priests of Tanzania Catholic Church, Supporting Partners including (CU

The Tanzania Catholic Church launches the Test and Treat Project

On 11th February 2014, the Catholic Church in Tanzania launched the Test and Treat Project which will be implemented in Bugisi District in Shinyanga Region.

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