Protecting girls from cervical cancer in The Gambia
In The Gambia, bold and coordinated efforts are improving access to lifesaving vaccines for adolescent girls across the country.
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Zimbabwe strengthens health workforce to advance universal health coverage
Harare—“The community will benefit from the improved knowledge I will share. Thanks to a recent training, our work will be more effective than before,” says Audrey Musorowembudzi, a primary health care nurse at Hurungwe …
Read moreIn the frontlines of a safe and dignified Ebola outbreak response in Uganda
Kampala—It is Sunday, but Dr Chris Opesen’s day started at 05:30. Chris, an anthropologist at WHO’s country office in Uganda, is part of the rapid response team working on the ground to curb the Ebola outbreak in Uganda.…
Read moreBringing HIV care closer to people in The Gambia
Banjul—In The Gambia, a visit to the clinic for HIV services is no longer just one step in a long process: clients now experience bespoke, integrated delivery of care. At the heart of this shift is differentiated s…
Read moreKenya, Rwanda strengthen their defences against antimicrobial resistance
Kenya and Rwanda have reached an important milestone in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), strengthening their ability to track where drug-resistant infections are emerging, and how they are spreading. Through improvements to their surveillance systems, both countries are now generating more detailed information to guide treatment decisions, strengthen public health action and help protect the effectiveness of life-saving medicines.
Read moreVaccination: A thread of protection across generations
Brazzaville – Mohamed arrives at Moungali Health Centre in northern Brazzaville carrying his ten-day-old son, Petito, in his arms. On this particular morning, he is the one bringing his child for vaccination. “His mother…
Read moreBenin: Eric Loko’s journey to quit tobacco use
Cotonou – Eric Loko, 37, is a former smoker who managed to quit after eleven years of addiction. His journey reflects both the harmful effects of tobacco and the strength of will require to regain control of one’s health…
Read moreNamibia: Quitting tobacco restores hope and renews life
Windhoek—At 13 years old, Andre Hansen thought smoking was simply part of growing up.Like many teenagers trying to fit in, he smoked his first cigarette in the company of other boys in his neighbourhood of Windhoek, Nami…
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