Cancer - a Growing Public Health Concern for Ethiopia
WHO teams up with Black Lion Hospital to improve cancer treatment capacity outside Addis Ababa
Ethiopia Heightens Ebola Preparedness
WHO works closely with the Federal Ministry of Health and partners in the enhancement of the preparedness and response plan
In the wake of the West African Ebola outbreak currently ongoing in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, and in line with the 8 August 2014 declaration of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Ethiopia has heightened preparedness to prevent the spread of the disease to the country.
The First Healthcare Infrastructure and Pharmaceutical Investment Summit holds in Addis Ababa
WHO works with the Government of Ethiopia to strengthen local pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory capacity
Liberia: Ebola treatment centre sets a new pace
At the Island Clinic in Monrovia, Liberia the discharge of a patient who has recovered from Ebola virus disease inspires joy among all the health workers at the facility. Every life saved is another boost to morale.
“As we see fewer people dying, the health workers are becoming more confident about their work,” says Dr Atai Omoruto, a Ugandan doctor deployed to Liberia by WHO and is serving as officer in charge at the clinic.
UN Mission for Ebola Emergency Response in Accra
30 September 2014 -- As the number of patients with Ebola in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone surpassed 6500 with more than 3000 deaths, the United Nations is increasing the momentum to curb the spread of the disease.
WHO supports Ministry of Health on Maternal health and HIV in youth
Kampala, 30th September 2014:- The World Health Organization (WHO) with funding from SIDA donated material to be used in strengthening capacity for youth friendly service provision as well as HIV prevention in Uganda. This was done at the WHO country office premises.
UN Inter Agency Task Force visits Kenya to boost efforts in addressing prevention and control of non-communicable diseases
NAIROBI, Kenya |30 September 2014 – A United Nations Inter Agency Task Force comprising WHO, UNDP, UNFPA, World Bank, UNICEF and UNAIDS launched a ground- breaking mission in Kenya today to support the country to effectively respond to the epidemic of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cancers, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and heart diseases.
The Joint Annual Scientific Health Conference commences in Kampala
Kampala, 29th September 2014:- Makerere University College of Health Sciences in partnership with World Health Organization (WHO) and Uganda National Association of Community and Occupational Health, (UNACOH) commenced the three-day Joint Annual Scientific Health Conference under the theme “Innovations towards attaining Vision 2040 Health Goals: Where are we, how do we get there”. The conference will involve extensive discussions on health research and innovation aimed at attaining the Vision 2040 health goals.
WHO helps Central African Republic assess damage and restore its health system
WHO assessment sheds light on Central African Republic’s shattered health system
Tumult in this landlocked country was so extensive in the spring of 2014 that officials were not sure how much of its health system was actually functioning.
World Heart Day 2014: salt reduction saves lives
On World Heart Day, 29 September, WHO is calling on countries to decrease the overuse of salt by implementing WHO’s sodium reduction recommendations to cut the number of people experiencing heart disease and stroke, and, in turn, save lives.