Phase 2 polio campaign- a timely intervention
Lilongwe - Malawi is running a second phase of a national polio vaccination campaign targeting over 9.5 million children below the age of 15 years in all districts of Malawi running from 13th to 16th September. Immunizing all children including those that previously received in the past.
MoHCC's and WHO Health Promotion Efforts at Agricultural Show Educate Thousands, Emphasizing 'Prevention Over Cure’
By Tatenda Chimbwanda
Leveraging digital technology for quality adolescent and youth friendly health services in Ghana
Eswatini increases HIV preventative options to reduce new infections
The kingdom of Eswatini has made major strides in the HIV response with the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The country is the first in the region to have accomplished the 95-95-95 treatment targets in 2020 with an associated steady decline in HIV incidence from 1.44 in 2016 to 0.62 in 2021 among adults (aged 15 years and older). This incidence is equivalent to about 4000 New HIV infections per year.
Eswatini achieves the 95-95-95 HIV treatment target - a decade ahead of 2030 goal
The Kingdom of Eswatini has made major strides in the HIV response with the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Eswatini, being the first African country to achieve and surpass the 95-95-95 global HIV treatment targets in 2020, has 94% of adults (15 years and older) living with HIV aware of their status, 97% of those who are aware of their status are on antiretroviral therapy (ART), and 96% of those on ART have achieved viral suppression.
Botswana’s investment in primary health care enhances access and quality of health care in the country
Channeling a safer future for Health Response in Zanzibar
Zanzibar - The islands that make up Zanzibar in the United Republic of Tanzania evoke notions of history and deep-rooted culture, across the backdrop of a vibrant economy of spices, tourism, and fishing. The island has become gradually vulnerable to disease outbreaks and other public health concerns.
In order to ensure a safer future for all, Zanzibar has been utilizing the national surveillance and response systems for early detection to manage the spread of disease outbreaks.
WHO Holds a Scoping Mission on Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) Flagship Initiatives in Uganda
The World Health Organization in partnership with the Ministry of Health in Uganda, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the German Agency for International Corporation (GIZ), and the East African Community has concluded a week-long scoping mission to tailor the country’s capacity to implement the flagship initiatives on Epidemic Preparedness and Response (ERP).
Namibia Conducts Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic After-Action Review
The Ministry of Health and Social Services in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) recently gathered for an After-Action Review (AAR) meeting in response to the recently ended Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic (CCHF) outbreak. Various stakeholders gathered in Windhoek for a three-day meeting from 1-3 August 2023, to document activities that were carried out during the recently ended CCHF outbreak.