WHO supports development of child and adolescent cancer control strategy in Uganda
WHO joined Uganda Cancer Institute, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Ministry of Health and other partners in Kampala to develop the five-year child and adolescent cancer control strategy, under the theme, ‘The Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer - Curing children and adolescents with cancer in Uganda’.
WHO Recognizes long serving staff in Uganda
WHO Recognizes long serving staff in Uganda
Bridging the knowledge gap by taking action to tackle hypertension in Ebonyi state
Abakaliki, 5 August, 2024 - It was a warm Wednesday morning when the outreach team set up their makeshift clinic at the Ebonyi State Secretariat in Abakaliki Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria.
Mozambique introduces R21 vaccine, bolstering malaria control efforts
Maputo – Mozambique today reached an important milestone in malaria prevention among children with the introduction of the R21 vaccine, which will help reduce malaria cases and save thousands of children’s lives each year. In Africa, one child dies from malaria every minute.
Botswana Successfully Develops its National Action Plan for Health Security
The magnitude and frequency of disease outbreaks and health emergencies in Africa, coupled with the expansion of diseases such as cholera, Ebola Virus Disease, and Lassa fever, underscore the urgent need for robust preparedness and capacity building among WHO AFRO Member States. Furthermore, persistent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles, meningitis, and yellow fever, along with zoonotic diseases such as Rift Valley fever and anthrax, highlight the importance of maintaining operational readiness.
Strategic partnerships towards transforming health systems and outcomes in Nigeria. Strategic partnerships towards transforming health systems and outcomes in Nigeria.
Abuja, 5 August, 2024 - Embarking on a transformational journey towards improving Primary Healthcare services in Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) have officially launched a groundbreaking collaboration under the "Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Programme" (ADHFP).
WHO and Africa CDC conclude Scoping Mission on Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Flagship Initiatives in Liberia.
WHO support decommissioning of Cholera Treatment Centres in Zimbabwe
Harare - The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting Zimbabwe’s efforts to decommission cholera treatment centers across the country. This strategic move, funded through the Health Resilience Fund, comes after a significant decline in cholera cases, with the last reported case recorded on 30 June 2024.
Russia, WHO hands over cholera consignment to Zimbabwe
In a significant stride towards bolstering Zimbabwe's resilience against cholera, the Russian Federation donated a substantial consignment of cholera commodities to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC). Valued at a generous US$44,000 in funding from Russia, these vital supplies were delivered to Zimbabwe using World Health Organization systems and include oral rehydration salts, renewable supplies, cholera beds, water purification tablets, sanitation kits, antibiotics, for various healthcare levels.