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Fatima Isa Tafida, a veteran United Nations supply chain management specialist, is at the forefront of the World Health Organization’s efforts to regionalize i
Inclusion is more than a goal, it's a critical action for building stronger and more resilient communities.
South Sudan is home to a large number of refugees, including returnees and asylum seekers.
On #WorldChildrensDay, Minister of Health in Sierra Leone, Dr Austin Demby, discusses the country’s intense focus on child survival and health, using the life
Since the start of 2024, 19 countries in the African region have reported mpox cases.
From analyzing outbreak zones to ensuring vaccines reach every child, the @WHOAFRO #GIS innovations are not only transforming #polio eradication efforts in the
Chronic diseases like #diabetes account for 45% of deaths in #Ghana 🇬🇭.
Since the declaration of mpox as a public health emergency of international concern, we've been asking ourselves a lot of questions.👉🏾 What are the symptoms of mpox and how is it transmitted? 👉🏾 Who is most at risk? 👉🏾 What preventive measures can be taken? 👉🏾 What should…
During the UHPR high-level mission held from 1 to 4 October 2024, Deputy Managing Director Dr CHIKWE gave an interview.
As the World Health Summit #WHS2024 kicks off, WHO in the African region continues to work on the ground, towards a future of #HealthForAll. Around 65 public health experts from the Emergency and Preparedness hub in Nairobi, #Kenya, are deployed across the African region, responding to over…
A critical aspect of preparedness involves maintaining a well-functioning laboratory system. The laboratory system in South Sudan is currently challenged by issues such as insufficient training and infrastructure, which in turn impact the provision of healthcare services. Through…
A lack of uninterrupted access to oxygen in Liberia has contributed to preventable deaths, a problem amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, when demand for medical oxygen surpassed the country’s capacity.In a bid to address this deficit, in 2022, local health authorities, with funding from the…