Digitizing Fuel Management: WHO Ethiopia Fully Adopts TeleBirr E-Payment System
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
In a decisive move toward operational modernization and national policy alignment, WHO Ethiopia has completely transitioned its fuel management system to the fully digital TeleBirr e-payment platform, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to transparency, efficiency, and digital transformation.
WHO supports NPHIL to decentralize mpox testing for a more timely and effective response.
Following the declaration of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in August 2024, Liberia, with support from World Health Organization (WHO) continues to intensify its outbreak response under the national incident management system. In 2025, Liberia has reported 2577 suspected cases of mpox, 1398 confirmed cases, and 6 deaths.
Botswana intensifies health security with crucial border capacity assessment
Gaborone—The Ministry of Health (MoH), supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), launched a critical two-week mission in September 2025 to evaluate Botswana's health security capabilities at its key Points of Entry (POEs).
Lesotho strengthens One Health collaboration through national bridging workshop
Maseru—In a bid to strengthen coordination between human and animal health sectors, Lesotho’s Ministries of Health, Agriculture and Food Security, and Environment in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), convened a three-day National Bridging Workshop in Maseru District.
Accelerating response to end Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lesotho ramps up efforts to curb noncommunicable diseases and injuries
Maseru—To address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs), the Ministry of Health, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), NCDI Poverty Network, and other partners, launched a National Multi-sectoral NCDIs Coordinating Mechanism. The high-level event brought together key stakeholders from across sectors, marking a significant milestone in Lesotho’s commitment to strengthening its response to NCDIs.
Eswatini’s nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign reaches 87% coverage
Mbabane—Eswatini’s nationwide Measles Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign reached 87% coverage, marking a milestone in the kingdom’s ongoing efforts to eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases and strengthen child health. The two-week campaign, conducted in August 2025, was rolled out across all four regions, extending from urban centers to peri-urban neighborhoods and hard-to-reach rural areas. Children aged 9 months to 5 years received the MR vaccine, while those aged 0 to 5 years were offered the Polio vaccine.
Côte d'Ivoire strengthens polio eradication efforts with modern laboratory
Abidjan – Côte d’Ivoire has taken a crucial step in the efforts to protect children from the debilitating effects of poliovirus with the launch of an upgraded laboratory to enhance detection and timely response to end the circulation of the virus.
WHO sounds the alarm on the rising number of suicides in Eswatini
Mbabane—The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on the rising number of suicides in Eswatini, calling for urgent and coordinated action to save lives.
Uganda commemorates 2025 world patient safety day with a call to protect every child
Jinja City. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other stakeholders, commemorated World Patient Safety Day with a national event held at Mpumude Health Centre IV in eastern Uganda.