Harare - On 3 October 2024, Zimbabwe marked the belated World Health Day and the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), a significant milestone in its public health journey. The dual commemoration provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in improving health and well-being in the country, while also acknowledging the work that still needs to be done to promote health for all Zimbabweans. 

In a joint mission with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the World Health Organization (WHO) conducted an important assessment of health services in refugee settlement in Lunda Norte province, Angola, from 30 September to 2 October. This mission aimed to evaluate the quality and collaboration of health services provided at the Lôvua Refugee Settlement, a home to thousands of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since 2017. 

During the week of 16 to 19 September 2024, an audit team from the World Health Organization (WHO) Laboratory Networks and Services Team within th

In Bahirdar, a town on the edge of the stunning Lake Tana, Dr Addisalem Yilma Tefera stands as a pillar of dedication. As the WHO Bahirdar Hub Coordinator, she has taken on the immense responsibility of coordinating WHO supported health activities in the Amhara and Benishangul-Gumuz regions, a role that is crucial in the face of multiple public health emergencies. 

Brazzaville/Kigali – Rwandan health authorities are intensifying outbreak control efforts following the detection of Marburg virus disease, with 26 cases confirmed and six deaths reported currently.

Ugandan health authorities have issued a strong call to action for healthcare providers to prioritize reducing diagnostic errors in their clinical practice. This appeal came during the national commemoration of World Patient Safety Day, held at Wakiso Health Centre IV, where the critical role of accurate diagnosis in safeguarding patient safety was underscored.

Kinshasa – At their 2024 meeting in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo from 9 to 12 September, Essential Programme on Immunization (EPI) managers from Central African countries committed to consolidate gains made by the EPI in its 50 years of existence.

As we commemorat

Namibia observed the World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) on 17 September 2024 at the Intermediate Hospital Katutura (IHK). The event presents an opportunity to raise public awareness and foster collaboration between patients, health workers, policymakers, and healthcare leaders to improve patient safety. This year, the day was remembered under the global theme Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety, which underscores the vital role of accurate and timely diagnoses in ensuring patient well-being.