WHO Nigeria recommits to polio eradication and combating communicable diseases in the next biennium.
Abuja, 5 March, 2018 - The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommitted to eradicating polio, promoting health through the life course, combating communicable and non-communicable diseases, and supporting universal health coverage through government's primary healthcare revitalization agenda over the next biennium (2018-2019).
Dr Moeti Matshidiso awarded the Honorary Fellowship of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Moeti Matshidiso was awarded the Honorary Fellowship of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine the highest honour that is bestowed by the school to an individual. Dr Moeti’s citation was read by Prof Rosanna Peeling amidst cheers from the graduating students. Dr Moeti received the honor with her usual grace and dedicated it to all the staff of WHOAFRO at the Regional Office and 47 country offices.
WHO convenes a three-day meeting to review the National response to the recent Marburg Virus disease outbreak in Uganda
Kampala, 5 March 2018:- The World Health Organization (WHO) has convened a three-day After Action Review (AAR) meeting to evaluate Uganda's preparedness in responding to public health emergencies after the recent Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in Kapchorwa and Kween districts. During the meeting, public health experts will examine the detection and response framework for public health hazards right from the National Task Force (NTF), the incident command management system, the various technical sub-committees and their linkages to district structures.
President Museveni calls for public awareness on Non-genetic causes of infertility.
The President of The Republic of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for countrywide sensitization of the people about non-genetic the causes of infertility because they are avoidable and preventable.
WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti concludes official visit to Senegal
Nigeria battles its largest Lassa fever outbreak on record
WHO supports Government of Uganda to respond to the Cholera Outbreak among Refugees
28 February 2018, Hoima: - The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting the Ministry of Health in Uganda to respond to the Cholera outbreak in Kyangwali refugee camp, in Hoima district. As of 28 February, over 1000 cases have been registered and 31 people confirmed dead at the two treatment centers in Kasonga and Sebagoro in Kyangwali and Kabwoya sub-counties respectively.
WHO supports response to the suspected meningitis outbreak in Torit County, South Sudan
Malawi vaccinates 108 000 people against cholera in Karonga
The Government of Malawi has conducted the first round of a vaccination drive to immunize 108 000 people against cholera, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners.
The first round took place from 19-23 February 2018 in Karonga district, which is situated at the northern tip of Malawi, bordering Tanzania.
WHO recognizes national efforts towards Malaria elimination
Dar es Salaam, 26-27 February 2018: Malaria remains one of the major threats to public health and economic development in Africa. Globally, it is estimated that 216 million cases of malaria occurred in 2016, with Africa bearing the brunt of this burden. In Tanzania, Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in children under 5 and pregnant women. Malaria is also the leading cause of outpatients, inpatients, and admissions of children less than five years of age at health facilities.