Ghana announces the roll out of Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme (MVIP)

Director Public Health, Dr Badu Sakordie making his presentation

Ghana has announced the roll out of the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme in a press briefing held on 10th April 2019 in Accra.  The event was attended by the WHO Country Representative Dr Owen Kaluwa and other Officers from the Country Office, the Director General of the Ghana Health Service Dr Anthony Nsiah- Asare, Officials from the Expanded Programme for Immunization (EPI), representatives of MVIP Evaluation Partners, Officials from Foods and Drugs Authority (FDA), Coalition of NGOs in Health, representatives from UNICEF and a cross section of media from print, TV and Radio.

Know your health numbers to mark World Health Day 2019

Dr Cornelia Atsyor , WHO Eswatini Country representative and Ms Thandekile Thwala, her secretary posing with service providers during the World Health Day commemoration

The Kingdom of Eswatini has intensified its focus on promoting health and wellness towards “Universal Health Coverage, everyone, everywhere”, leaving no one behind. 

The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN family and other partners provided disease prevention and screening services to the people of Eswatini to mark the commemoration of the World Health Day 2019.  The services were provided free of charge in the form of a health market on 6 April at the Prince of Wales Stadium in Mbabane. 

Mauritius launched its Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme for 2019

Dr Hon A. Husnoo, Health Minister, urging people at risk of influenza complications to take advantage of the national influenza vaccination programme
The Seasonal Influence Vaccination Programme for 2019 was officially launched on 11 April 2019 by Dr Hon. Anwar Husnoo, Minister of Health and Quality of Life at Dr. Hyderkhan Mediclinic in Plaine-Verte, Mauritius. The event was attended by the general population and other relevant personalities including Dr. Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius who sets the example by receiving the first influenza vaccine for this year-round. In his speech, Dr Hon A. Husnoo, Health Minister, pointed out that the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends influenza vaccinations be offered on a routine basis every year, particularly to people at risk of influenza complications and those who live with or care for individuals at risk, as influenza is highly contagious and can rapidly spiral into serious impediments.  He added that the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life is targeting people at risk of influenza complications, but all citizens can benefit from the seasonal influenza vaccination programme as a preventive measure.

World Health Day 2019: ‘Universal Health Coverage For Everyone, Everywhere’

Mrs M. Mudaliar, Ag SCE, Ministry of Health, Hon D. Seesungkur, Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance, Hon P.Koonjoo, Minister of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping, Dr Hon A. Husnoo Minister of Health and Quality of Life, Dr Hon P.K. Jugnauth, Prime Minister, Hon. Mrs. L. Dookun-Luchoomun, Minister of Education and Human Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research and Hon. M.S. Hurreeram Private Permanent Secretary attending World Health Day 2019 celebration
April 10, 2019. WCO Port Louis. World Health Day 2019 was celebrated on April 08 at the Trianon Convention Centre in Quatre Bornes, Mauritius. This year emphasis was laid on the theme, ‘Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere.’ In attendance, Dr Hon. Pravind Jugnauth, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, showing great personal commitment in the fight against NCDs.  The latter launched the Non-Communicable Diseases and Risk Factors booklet on that occasion.  Dr Hon. P. Jugnauth is actively participating in the National Sensitization Campaign since the celebration of the World Mental Health Day in 2017. Also in attendance, Dr. Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius; Dr Hon. A. Husnoo, Minister of Health and Quality of Life; Mr. D. Seesungkur, Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance, Mr. P. Koonjoo, Minister of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping, Mrs. L. D. Dookhun- Luchoomun, Minister of Education and Human Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research and Mr. M. S. Hurreeram, the Private Parliamentary Secretary. Other attendees included more than three n students from one hundred and fifty-six schools, parliamentary officers and teachers from schools all over the island.  World Health Organization is promoting an integrated approach to tackle NCDS with the involvement of a wide range of stakeholders, including key ministries, NGO’s and civil society.

Ethiopia Observes 2019 World Health Day

Ethiopia Observes 2019 World Health Day

08 April 2019, Addis Ababa | A joint press conference to commemorate the 2019 World Health Day, under the theme, “Universal Health Coverage: everyone everywhere” was held at the Federal Ministry of Health, on 05 April 2019.” H.E. Dr Lia Tadesse, State Minister of Health and Dr Chatora Rufaro, WHO Representative to Ethiopia gave the press briefing to invited journalists.

Combating cholera in Mozambique

WHO/M. Nieuwenhof

Thousands of people received the oral cholera vaccine today as part of a six-day emergency vaccination campaign run by the Ministry of Health in Mozambique to help prevent spread of cholera.

At the 7 de Abril Primary School in Inhamayabwe village, near the town of Dondo, excited school children gather in their classrooms, pushing one another to the front of the crowded room where each child receives their dose.