WHO Intervenes to Control Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Outbreak in Somali Region Through Health Worker Capacity Building
In response to an unprecedented outbreak of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the Somali Regional state of Ethiopia, the World Health Organization's Ethiopia Country Office (WHO-Ethiopia) has taken swift action to address the public health crisis.
The first occurrence of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis was reported from the regional state in July 2023, and an additional 1023 cases were reported between July 26 and November 30, 2023.
Senegal, WHO launch regional emergency hub to bolster Africa’s response to health crises
Dakar – The Government of Senegal and World Health Organization (WHO) today inaugurated a regional health emergency hub in the Senegalese capital Dakar to further bolster the African region’s capacity to respond swiftly and effectively to health crises and save lives.
WHO Ethiopia Empowers Regional Hubs Through Comprehensive Training and Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures
The World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia Country Office has taken significant steps towards decentralizing its public health activities by providing intensive hands-on training to newly recruited regional hub coordinators and administrative assistants.
The initiative comes in the wake of the implementation of the approved functional review, the subsequent establishment of six regional hubs, and the staff recruitment for the newly established regional hubs.
Angola renews commitment to accelerate actions for Universal Health Coverage
Luanda, 12 December 2023 - Today, 12 December, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, the Ministry of Health of Angola and its partners are renewing their commitment to accelerate action to ensure that all people have access to the essential health services they need for their health and well-being, without facing financial difficulties.
WHO Ethiopia Trains Technical Staff on Resource Mobilization
Bishoftu: The World Health Organization Ethiopia's External Relations team, in partnership with the WHO Africa Regional Office External Relations team, successfully trained 49 WHO Ethiopia staff on fundraising, donor engagement, and reporting. The three-day training, which took place from November 27th to 29th, 2023, equipped staff with the knowledge and necessary skills to boost resource mobilization efforts.
Universal Health Coverage Day 2023 - Health for All: Time for Action
Message of WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti
WHO Africa welcomes Gavi’s commitment to Africa vaccine manufacture, immunization and pandemic preparedness
Brazzaville – The quest to protect Africa from vaccine-preventable diseases has received a significant boost, with the commitment of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to invest US$ 1.8 billion to support African vaccine manufacturing, catching up missed children and pandemic preparedness.
The decision taken last week by the Gavi Board at its meeting in Accra, Ghana will help the continent to recover from the impact COVID-19 pandemic and be better prepared to respond to future public health emergencies.
WHO Boosts Cholera Response in Zimbabwe with 22 Metric Tonnes of Supplies
By Vivian Mugarisi
Harare, Zimbabwe - In a pivotal move to fortify cholera response efforts in Zimbabwe, the World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered a substantial consignment of crucial supplies, totaling 22 metric tonnes. This timely contribution underscores the WHO's steadfast dedication to safeguarding public health and mitigating the impact of the devastating cholera outbreak.
