Nairobi - The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting the Ministry of Health’s response after Kenya confirmed its second and third cases of Bundibugyo Ebola, on 14 and 16 October. The two patients, a 39-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman, are both close family members of Kenya’s first case and were already in quarantine when they fell ill. Kenya has now confirmed three cases, including one death.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 3-5 November 2026

Ethiopia is set to make history by hosting the 7th Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Global Meeting 2026, becoming the first country in Africa and the first host in the World Health Organization African Region to welcome the flagship global gathering of the Emergency Medical Teams Network.

“There was no point where I was screened for any mental health condition”.

For Emelia Agblevor, a person with lived experience of bipolar disorder and postpartum depression, the absence of mental health screening during her pregnancy is a reminder of a gap that affects many women in pregnancy.

Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2013, Emelia understood the importance of mental health support. Yet throughout her antenatal and postnatal care, her mental wellbeing was never assessed.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ghana Health Service (GHS), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), are reviewing Ghana's Digital Health Policy and Strategy (2023–2027) to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and strengthen the country's digital health ecosystem.

Nairobi - To support the Ministry of Health’s response to Kenya’s first confirmed imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) has this week handed over essential medical supplies worth around US$70 000 to help protect frontline health workers and speed up the testing of suspected cases.

In a classroom somewhere in Ghana, a teenager sits quietly at the back of the room. His grades are slipping. He no longer joins his friends during breaks and spends more time alone at home. To some, these changes may seem like a phase. To a trained teacher or health worker, they could be signs that a young person is struggling and needs support.

LILONGWE, Malawi, 12 October 2026 — The World Health Organization (WHO), the Government of Malawi and United Nations partners have called for stronger emergency preparedness to ensure continued access to essential sexual and reproductive health services, particularly for women, girls and other vulnerable populations during humanitarian crises.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The management and staff of the World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia warmly congratulate H.E. Dr. Mekdes Daba on her reappointment as Minister of Health of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

We commend Dr. Mekdes Daba for her exemplary leadership, dedication and continued commitment to advancing Ethiopia’s health agenda and strengthening the country’s health system. Her leadership has contributed to improved health outcomes and well-being of the people of Ethiopia.

Joint statement co-authored by: Lydia Zigomo, UNFPA Regional Director, East and Southern Africa; Etleva Kadilli, UNICEF Regional Director, Eastern and Southern Africa; Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa; and Medhin Tsehau, Deputy-Regional Director, UNAIDS

With the majority of East Africa’s population under 24, young people’s aspirations will shape our collective future. Turning these hopes into reality means translating regional policies and commitments into fully funded, real-world results.