Ethiopia launches a COVID-19 vaccination campaign targeting the 12 years and above population
Ministry of Health in Collaboration with WHO convenes the Health Sector Performance Review, National Policy Dialogue to chart ways for improvement of the performance of the national health system of South Sudan
Juba, 25 November 2021 – The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has commenced a multi-stakeholder Health Sector Performance Review, to identify issues that need to be addressed to improve performance in the health sector of South Sudan. The review is based on the progress of implementation of the Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP) 2017 – 2022, of the current National Health Policy (2016 to 2026).
WHO and Partners Support AMR Scientific Meeting
Only 1 in 4 African health workers fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Optimizing kidney care during the COVID-19 pandemic era and beyond
25-26 November 2021, Dar es Salaam: This year, the Nephrology Society of Tanzania organized its 7th scientific conference under the theme “Optimizing kidney care in the era of COVID-19”, highlighting challenges facing the health system in providing kidney care amidst the pandemic.
Science meets the media: Collaborates in spreading awareness on antimicrobial resistance
Healthy diet and lifestyle modification essential to preventing diabetes
Abuja, 24 November, 2021 - “For diabetes, prevention is the cheaper option. With healthy diet and lifestyle, we can avoid the killer disease” says Dr Felicia Anumah, a Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology, a Diabetologist and the current Dean Faculty of Clinical Sciences University of Abuja, Gwagwalada.
Experts caution Nigerians against indiscriminate use of antibiotics to reduce future health crisis
Abuja, 22 November 2021 - The World Health Organization is supporting the Federal Government in raising awareness among health workers and Nigerians on the need for caution on antibiotics use to prevent a future public health emergency.
Across the world, experts have been warning for years that antibiotic resistance could be one of the biggest threats to humanity, and Nigeria is not left out as WHO describes it as one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today.
Taraba State flags-off integrated Yellow fever, measles and meningitis vaccination campaign
Jalingo, 24 November, 2021 - The National Primary Health Care and Development Agency (NPHCDA), World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, and partners are working to boost population immunity against measles, meningitis, and yellow fever in 13 high-risk states.
Committing to halve road traffic deaths and injuries in Tanzania
23 November 2021 – Arusha: Globally, over 3500 people die every day on the roads, which amounts to nearly 1.3 million preventable deaths and an estimated 50 million injuries each year – making it the leading killer of children and young people worldwide. As things stand, they are set to cause a further estimated 13 million deaths and 500 million injuries during the next decade, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. These are unacceptable numbers, both in absolute and relative terms.