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Dodoma - The World Health Organization, Tanzania, has reiterated its commitment to support Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) which includes non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based associations (CBAs) and faith-based organizations (FBOs) to advance public health outcomes especially among the under-served and vulnerable populations.

Ever wondered how much will it cost a laboratory to implement routine genomics activities annually? Or how a laboratory can get the best value for money for its genomics activities? Or how a laboratory can budget for a scale-up of its genomics activities?

To commemorate World Blood Donor Day, the World Health Organisation(WHO) in partnership with the Lesotho Blood Transfusion Service launched a campaign aimed at encouraging voluntary blood donation to save lives.

Accra, Ghana - Stakeholders from 25 member states in the African region convened from 16th to 18th October 2023 in Accra, Ghana to engage in a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) implementation review workshop and develop country action plans to enhance and expand the region's PrEP programming.

On 19th October 2023, Luanda: WHO Angola marked another step in its continuous effort to strengthen health systems in Angola with the delivery of technological material to the Studies, Planning and Statistics Office (GEPE) at the Ministry of Health with support from the

Benguela, 16 October 2023: To guarantee access to quality medicines and improve drug assistance to the population, Angola has been carrying out a series of initiatives that includ

Banjul, The Gambia - On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) Gambia Office commemorated the 75th anniversary of the WHO, reflecting on its birth in 1948 and the tremendous achievements that have shaped global health over the past seven decades. Established with the vision to promote health, ensure global safety, and serve the vulnerable, WHO has been instrumental in advancing the highest level of health and well-being for everyone, everywhere.

In order to advance the implementation of the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS), the Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization, (WHO) recently conducted a multi-sectoral resource mapping exercise to facilitate the identification of financial and technical resources, needs, and gaps in Leribe District.

By Vivian Mugarisi

After surviving cholera following treatment at Chakohwa Clinic in Buhera, Manicaland Province a few weeks ago, Melissa Chagwina** is taking the hygiene gospel to her village. “I have no plans of becoming a Village Health Worker yet but after my ordeal, maybe someday. For now, I take time to encourage my community on the importance of hand hygiene, use clean water and follow the advice from health workers to stay safe,” she said.

In the wake of a concerning development, authorities in Longochuk County, Upper Nile State, reported a series of fatalities on 15 May 2023, believed to be linked to a suspected viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak in the secluded villages of Dajo and Pacime. Patients displayed concerning symptoms, including fever, headache, and diarrhea, with many cases reported among children.