How investing in influenza preparedness is paying off in the fight against COVID-19
WHO Regional Office for Africa influenza expert Soatiana Rajatonirina explains how influenza impacts Africa, and how detection facilities can be used to spot an…
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5th Africa Media Leader Briefing on COVID-19
Hear directly from WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, about the latest status of COVID-19 across Africa, and health experts and their answ…
Africa Media Leader Briefing on COVID-19
Hear directly from WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, and health experts about the latest status of the novel coronavirus across the conti…
Engaging the Maasai community on COVID-19 prevention
WHO, through the Ministry of Health, engages communities such as the semi-nomadic Maasai people on COVID-19 prevention.
? The secret's out - World No Tobacco Day 2020
Dear parents, educators, influencers, young people: John, Isaac, Glory and Peace have a message for you on this World No Tobacco Day! #TobaccoExposed
Symptoms of COVID-19: should I be worried?
Dr Mary Stephen, Technical Officer at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, walks us through three scenarios regarding the symptoms of COVID-19. The main symptoms…
Press Briefing: A Look at the First COVID-19 Vaccine Trial in the WHO African Region
This briefing is an opportunity for journalists to ask leading experts questions about #COVID19 and #vaccine development in Africa. The media briefing is fac…
COVID-19 - Q&As: Travelling during the pandemic
Dr Mary Stephen, Technical Officer at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, shares her advice for individuals who wish to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic and …