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By: Dr Indrajit Hazarika, WHO Representative in Angola

Ghana has taken a major step toward preventing and controlling cholera by identifying high-risk districts for targeted, multi-sectoral interventions. With technical support from the World Health Organization and funding from Global Task Force on Cholera Control (GTFCC), the country conducted a Priority Areas for Multi-sectoral Interventions (PAMI) exercise in March 2026, aligned with the GTFCC Roadmap to End Cholera.

Ghana has taken a major step forward in strengthening its health security with the completion of its National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) Prioritisation Workshop.

Ethiopia commemorated World TB Day 2026 from 27-29 March 2026 through a three-day national event, bringing together government leaders, researchers, partners, civil society organizations, and TB-affected communities to accelerate action to end tuberculosis (TB)

This year’s commemoration, held under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people,” featured the National Tuberculosis Research Conference organized by the Oromia Regional Health Bureau in collaboration with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute.

Abuja, Nigeria – With technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria is closing tuberculosis (TB) detection gaps, expanding access to testing and treatment, and strengthening services for vulnerable populations.

A case that shows the impact
In Nasarawa State, 21‑year‑old Gwamkat Rifkatu (name changed) developed a persistent cough that her family initially dismissed as minor. Weeks passed without improvement, leaving her weak and unable to work.

Abuja – Nigeria has introduced lenacapavir, a new long‑acting injectable medicine for HIV prevention, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to reduce new infections and advance national HIV goals. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare launched the intervention with support from World Health Organization (WHO), the Global Fund, United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and partners.

Butha Buthe—For 35-year-old Mokeseng Habasisi, being the first man in Lesotho to receive Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting HIV prevention injection, was a remarkable and life-changing moment. 

“I am happy to be amongst the first recipients stepping forward to embrace new prevention methods”, says Habasisi.

Ghana, like many countries in the WHO Africa Region, remains vulnerable to public health emergencies due to underlying vulnerabilities and challenging health systems. Between 2022 to 2025, the country has responded to several disease outbreaks including meningitis, dengue fever, cholera, Marburg virus disease, Lassa fever and mpox.

Arusha - With support from the Pandemic Fund, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Health and in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, convened an International Health Regulations (IHR) Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting in Arusha. The meeting brought together key stakeholders to review progress and prioritize actions to strengthen national systems for public health emergency preparedness and response.