WHO Mauritius launches health priorities for next two years
WHO Mauritius launched its new Biennial Workplan 2024-2025 with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) on March 18, 2024. This results-focused document, which is the fruit of a close collaborative effort between WHO Mauritius and the MOHW, defines the priorities of the Organization for the next two years in terms of public health outcomes.
Life-saving yellow fever vaccine approved for introduction into Ethiopia’s routine immunization programme
WHO South Africa Empowers Staff with Policy Advocacy and Media Training
The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in South Africa held a landmark series of training sessions aimed at bolstering the skills of its technical officers in policy advocacy and media engagement. These comprehensive training efforts were conducted from March 11th to 15th, 2024, at the Protea Hotel in Johannesburg, Balalaika Sandton, and were facilitated by PATH ,a globally recognized leader in health policy advocacy and Africa Minds a media consulting agency.
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“Blood transfusion saved my life, so I know how important it is to donate blood” - Mphikeleli Mlotsa.
Zimbabwe surpasses 4 million target during polio vaccination using the novel Oral Polio Vaccine type (nOPV2)
Tsholotsho – In Tsholotsho district, Matebeleland North Province, Junior Ndlovu stands in line with other parents at Gandisa Business Centre, her two children by her side. They are waiting to be vaccinated against polio.
Namibia’s infection prevention and control strategies regarded as good practice for health emergencies
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical importance of Infection Prevention Control (IPC) and viewed by many as a positive factor in strengthening IPC within countries. IPC measures have played a pivotal role in mitigating the spread of the virus, protecting public health, and alleviating strain on healthcare systems. These measures have served to safeguard not only healthcare workers but also the wider population, highlighting IPC's indispensable role in upholding healthcare safety standards.
WHO committed to empowering women to promote gender equality and secured rights to healthier lives.
Abuja, 10 March, 2024 - In a vibrant celebration of women's achievements and progress towards gender empowerment, equality and a healthier population, the World Health Organization (WHO) in Nigeria marked 2024 International Women's Day with a series of commemorative events alongside women across the nation.
WHO Representative Dr. Desta Tiruneh Honored in Farewell Meeting with His Excellency, President Adama Barrow of Gambia
Banjul, The Gambia - In a poignant ceremony held at the State House in the country's capital, His Excellency President Adama Barrow bid farewell to Dr. Desta Tiruneh, the outgoing World Health Organization (WHO) representative in The Gambia. The event, attended with select WHO staff members, celebrated Dr. Tiruneh's transformative leadership during his tenure in the country.
Meet team WHO: Dr Olive Sentumbwe Mugisa, a remarkable expert in reproductive, maternal, and neonatal health in Uganda
Dr Olive Sentumbwe Mugisa is a wife and mother of four. A Doctor of Medicine with a master's degree in obstetrics and gynecology, Olive is an exceptional Ugandan woman who has worked hard to achieve her career goals.