Forging Resilience: WHO AFRO Establishes Independent Expert Body to Bolster Africa's Health Security
Road traffic deaths rise in the African region, but down globally, WHO report
South Sudan launches R21 malaria vaccine rollout to protect children
Juba - In a historic move to combat the devastating impact of malaria, the Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF, World Health Organization and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, today launched the nationwide rollout of the R21 malaria vaccine. This landmark event marks a significant stride in the country's efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of its children.
Eswatini Joins Global Health Security Frontline: 24th African Nation to Conduct WHO-Supported EPR Scoping Exercise
Mbabane- The Government of Eswatini, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has successfully conducted the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Scoping exercise. Eswatini ranks as the 24th African nation to complete this exercise.
Partnership for progress in advancing health and SDGs in the Niger Delta
15 July, 2024, Port Harcourt - In a significant move to advance sustainable development and improve public health services for the vulnerable population in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, recently visited the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Rivers State, Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Zimbabwe moots introduction of Hepatitis B Birth Dose
Kadoma - Zimbabwe plans to introduce the universal birth dose vaccination for Hepatitis B, a major step towards achieving the goals of the Triple Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B Virus Plan: 2023 to 2026, the country launched last year. This programme aligns with World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, which emphasize newborn vaccination within 24 hours of birth as a cornerstone of preventing mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of Hepatitis B.
Zimbabwe prepares for ward based mass drug administration for bilharzia, intestinal worms and lymphatic filariasis
Bulawayo - To tackle the prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Zimbabwe is gearing up for a nationwide mass drug administration (MDA) campaign set to commence this September.
Uganda’s Efforts to Save the Life of Children with Malnutrition
Over 268,000 children in Uganda suffer from malnutrition, specifically wasting. To combat this, the country is enhancing data collection and use in its healthcare facilities and communities through the Nutrition Information System (NIS) project. This is part of the country's broader efforts to generate community-level data to inform decisions for improving population health.
WHO carries out mission to eradicate dracunculiasis in Angola
Angola is one of five countries where dracunculiasis has not yet been eradicated. Between 2018 and 2020, human cases were identified in Cunene province, making the country endemic for this disease.
Strengthening HIV Testing Services Through Three HIV Test Strategy
To strengthen the quality of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing services, Lesotho is transitioning to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended Three HIV Test Strategy. The Three Test Strategy is an HIV testing strategy in which a person is diagnosed with HIV after three consecutive reactive tests.