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Botswana prepares for the 3rd call for proposals to the Pandemic Fund

In response to the third call for proposals by the Pandemic Fund, an international financing mechanism with a budget of $500 million, Botswana developed a single-country proposal aimed at strengthening its health systems for pandemic preparedness and response through a One Health approach. The Fund supports countries with multiyear grants to enhance health system resilience, increase investments, and improve readiness for future health threats.

Nigeria's multi-pronged malaria elimination approach gains momentum

Yenagoa, Four months ago, town criers and media in Bayelsa State, notified caregivers of the launch of the malaria vaccination campaign for children under 5-11 months.

The Ministry of Health's message through the Nigeria Primary Health Care Centre, World Health Organization (WHO), Gavi the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, and partners was clear: families with eligible children should take their young ones to health centres to bevaccinated against the deadly disease, malaria.

Safeguarding the health of mothers and newborns in Burundi

Bujumbura, April 2025 – Burundi had never seen anything like it before: on a Saturday in December 2022, 35-year-old Johari gave birth to six babies. She had been transferred from the southern town of Rumonge to the Kamenge Military Hospital in Bujumbura for specialized care.

“Everyone was astonished that day; it was unbelievable,” she recalled. “But I was the most amazed of all, seeing all my babies born alive. I thanked God for keeping me alive through it all.”

Ondo State, WHO, partners and caregivers unite to promote vaccination during African...

Akure, When 30-year-old Ajibola Ibukunoluwa walked into the Comprehensive Health Centre, Isolo in Akure South Local Government Area in Ondo State, she wasn't just bringing her three-month-old child for a routine immunisation shot—she was stepping into a movement.

It was the annual African Vaccination Week (AVW), an initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases across the African Region.

The commemoration was held nationwide from 24 to 30 April. 

WHO and partners back Uganda’s commitment to sustainable health financing for univer...

As Uganda faces mounting challenges in financing its health sector amid declining donor support, the government is committed to ensuring that health is prioritized across all sectors. The Government of Uganda convened a three-day high-level national dialogue on health financing for Uganda convened in Kampala by the Ministry of Health, East African Community (EAC), World Health Organization (WHO), and other development partners.

Uganda intensifies the fight against TB and leprosy

With an estimated 96,000 new cases of Tuberculosis (TB) reported annually, Uganda is among the 30 high-burden countries affected by both TB and TB-HIV co-infection. 

Approximately 35% of notified TB cases are co-infected with HIV, and around 2% involve drug-resistant TB, complicating treatment and recovery.

Strengthening the Health System in Rodrigues Island: Development of a Health Master ...

Rodrigues Island is taking a bold step towards transforming its healthcare system to meet the evolving needs of its population in the context of the World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting the Health Commission of Rodrigues to develop a comprehensive Health Master Plan that will shape a stronger, more resilient, and more equitable health system for the island. From 21st to 25th April 2025, a joint WHO mission led by Dr. Yaarthi Soopal Lutchmun, Integrated Service Delivery Officer, and Dr. Gilbert Buckle, Health Policy Advisor, was conducted to support this important endeavor. Guided by the Health Commission, the WHO delegation visited health facilities, performed desk review of data and relevant reports, and key informant interviews with health professionals, administrative cadres, civil societies and representative from the community to ensure a holistic understanding and analysis of the current health system. The Health Master Plan will focus on strengthening Primary Health Care (PHC), modernizing infrastructure, optimizing service delivery, and ensuring that health services are sustainable, inclusive, and people centered. This effort aligns with Rodrigues’ contribution to the upcoming Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP) 2025–2030 for Mauritius, ensuring that the island’s unique priorities are integrated into national health planning. Through strong partnership stakeholder engagement, and a shared vision, Rodrigues is paving the way toward a future where every individual has access to quality healthcare, close to home. "Building a Stronger, Healthier Rodrigues — Together for the Future!"