The Democratic Republic of the Congo is using therapeutic innovations to put an end to sleeping sickness. With the adoption of oral treatment, the country has significantly reduced the prevalence of the disease from 3206 notified cases in 2014 to less than 400 cases in 2023. Community-based…
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Active case detection, treatment and follow-up of patients, preventive care for at-risk individuals, and community awareness are key strategies in the fight against leprosy in Comoros.With support from World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, the prevalence of the disease reduced by half in 5…
In early October 2024, Nakasongola District accounted for 20% of #mpox cases in #Uganda.
Women make up 70% of Africa's healthcare workforce but are still underrepresented in leadership roles.In this video, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, shares her insights on WHO's partnership with WomenLift Health and its mission to empower, mentor and connect women leaders,…
Fatima Isa Tafida, a veteran United Nations supply chain management specialist, is at the forefront of the World Health Organization’s efforts to regionalize its supply chains across Africa.
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 stages approach to health service de
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 African region and beyond but also
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…