Democratic Republic of the Congo faces acute health crisis amid rising violence

Democratic Republic of the Congo faces acute health crisis amid rising violence

Kinshasa – The number of internally displaced persons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has more than doubled to 6.3 million since the end of 2022 amid a spike in conflict and insecurity, as well as natural disasters and disease outbreaks that are deepening the plight of millions of people and exponentially heightening health needs.

WHO partners with European Investment Bank to revamp Primary Healthcare in Ethiopia

WHO partners with European Investment Bank to revamp Primary Healthcare in Ethiopia

The World Health Organization (WHO) is partnering with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the Government of Ethiopia in the development of a Primary Healthcare (PHC) Investment plan and Primary Healthcare infrastructure roadmap.

A team from the three tiers of the World Health Organization (WHO Headquarters, WHO Africa Regional Office, and WHO-Ethiopia Country Office) deliberated with H.E Lia Tadesse, Ethiopian Minister of Health, on ways of fast-tracking the development of the Investment Plan and Healthcare Infrastructure Roadmap.

WHO Uganda Country Office in charity drive

WHO Charity drive

Kampala, Uganda – As part of the yearlong celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) and commemorate the 2023 World Health Day, staff members at the Uganda Country Office organised a charity drive to support vulnerable children and bring smiles to at least 75 faces.

Déclaration L3 de mise à l'échelle du système des Nations Unies pour la République démocratique du Congo - 21 juin 2023

RDC - Environ 6,3 millions de personnes déplacées à l'intérieur du pays et la communauté qui les accueille sont exposées à des conditions potentiellement mortelles.
La République démocratique du Congo (RDC) traverse une crise prolongée due à divers facteurs. La crise qui sévit depuis près de trois décennies dans l'est de la RDC a continué de se détériorer et s'est étendue à d'autres régions. En raison des conflits armés en cours, des violences intercommunautaires et des attaques, les populations ont été de plus en plus déplacées de manière récurrente. Environ 6,3 millions de personnes déplacées à l'intérieur du pays et la communauté qui les accueille sont exposées à des conditions potentiellement mortelles.

Blood drive at the WHO Mauritius to mark WHO 75th Anniversary

The Honorable Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Kailesh Kumar Singh Jagutpal;His Excellency the High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr Muhammad Arshad Jan Pathan and WHO Representative, Dr Anne Ancia donating blood at WHO Mauritius
“I was on leave on that day, but I wanted to accompany my son who had agreed to contribute to our WHO initiative and to donate blood.  When I arrived and felt the vibrant atmosphere at the office, my heart said “Yes – do it, too!”, said Shamila, Programme Assistant at WHO country office, Mauritius.   Like Shamila, other staff from WHO country office, Resident UN Agencies and Embassies donated blood for the first time in their life on 16 June 2023 during the Blood Donation Day.  This activity was organized by the WHO country office in close collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Service. Among the many initiatives organized in Mauritius to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the WHO, this blood donation was particular since WHO called all UN Agencies and Embassies in the country to join and give blood for the Mauritian people as a way to promote Health for All.  “Friday 16 June 2023 was a very special and beautiful day at the WHO country office”, said Dr Ancia, the WHO Representative in Mauritius.  She added “friends, colleagues and members of the Development Partners Group came at the office since early morning to give blood – this was a very meaningful message to the country.”  “Donating blood can seem like a small contribution to the country needs but it is a direct and concrete help to the many men, women and children who need blood in Mauritius,” said Dr A. Ancia