Uniting Efforts to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases in Zimbabwe
By Vivian Mugarisi
Review of the progress towards IHR (2005) implementation in South Africa
The National Department of Health (NDOH) , in collaboration with provincial health departments, the World Health Organization (WHO) in South Africa and partners such as John Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics (Jhpiego), the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) and the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), convened the Natio
Shipments to African countries herald final steps toward broader vaccination against malaria
- More than 330,000 doses of WHO-recommended RTS,S malaria vaccine arrived last night in Cameroon – a historic step towards broader vaccination against one of the deadliest diseases for African children
- Malaria burden is the highest on the African continent, which accounted for approximately 95% of global malaria cases and 96% of related deaths in 2021
- With several African countries now finalizing rollout plans, an additional 1.7 million doses are set for delivery to Burkina Faso, Liberia, Niger and Sierra Leone in the coming weeks
- These shipments signal t
South Africa Hosts first-ever Primary Health Care Conference
From November 14 to 17, 2023, the National Department of Health (NDOH), the National Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), Health Systems Trust and the World Health Organization (WHO) hosted the first-ever South African Primary Health Care (SAPHC) Conference in East Lo
Stakeholders commit to ensure zero maternal deaths in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam - Tanzania lawmakers and development partners gathering for the 2nd reproductive, maternal, newborn, childbirth, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) scientific conference committed to support actions for stronger health systems to advance access to quality Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health, and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N).
Clinicians sensitized on Disease surveillance and reporting of priority conditions with special emphasis on Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP/Polio)
Namibia maintained its polio free status for the past 15 years, however, the country remains at risk given the reported polio cases in its neighboring countries. Surveillance for AFP is a key strategy together with immunization against polio and engaging clinicians with emphasis on AFP in the countries journey to eradicate polio.
Close to 1.9 million receive the Cholera vaccine despite challenging environment in Amhara region
Bahir Dar – The Amhara region is the 2nd most populated region in Ethiopia. The region currently faces multiple emergencies including drought, Measles, Malaria, and a Cholera outbreak according to the Amhara Public Health Institute (APHI). Amhara is also affected by armed conflicts causing a spike in the number of Internally Displaced People (IDPs). The region counts over 800,000 IDPs in the region, of which 12% are living in 40 collective sites.
Strengthening Data Analysis for Effective Cholera Mitigation in Zimbabwe
By Vivian Mugarisi
Lesotho Trains Over 40 Health Professionals on Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a major global threat across human, animal, plant, food, and environmental sectors. To address this, the World Health Organisation(WHO) recently trained over 40 health professionals on AMR stewardship, integrated surveillance guidelines, and AMR reporting tools in Leribe District.
WHO Angola and US Government: A Partnership for Health Progress in Angola
LUANDA, ANGOLA - The World Health Organization (WHO) in Angola has been making significant strides in public health thanks to the robust support from various agencies of the United States Government such as United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This collaboration highlights the importance of the US as a key partner, enabling WHO to offer important assistance to the Angolan government in improving the health and well-being of its people.