Focused interventions to strengthen mental health service delivery in Ghana
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The impact of the risks to mental health and associated disorders continue to undermine the attainment of the highest standard of health in African countries. The burden of increasing prevalence of mental health disorders is compounded by limited access to quality mental health services, and the exclusion of affected people from productive likelihoods.
WHO and Minister of Health in Zanzibar commit to strengthening primary health care in the Islands.
Zanzibar -The Country Representative of the World Health Organization in United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Heath in Zanzibar, Honorable Nassor Ahmed Mazrui.
Dr Sagoe-Moses acknowledged the close collaborations WHO has had with the Ministry and commended the great efforts in improving access to health services through strengthening of health systems in Zanzibar.
Leveraging a novel strategy to address gender inequity for COVID-19 vaccine coverage in South Sudan
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Juba ‒ On 5 April 2020, South Sudan recorded its first COVID-19 case. The initial response focused on leadership and coordination, surveillance, contact tracing, risk communication and community engagement, case management, laboratory, and vaccination.
Scaling up mental health and psychosocial support in conflict settings
Case study: Northern Ethiopia
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WHO Donates Over 37 Million Dalasis Worth of Critical Medical Supplies
Banjul, The Gambia - On a rain-soaked morning, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office presented a significant consignment of medical equipment, cutting-edge laptops, and computer tablets to enhance the surveillance system and data management at the Ministry of Health. Among the donated items were two pediatric Hemodialysis machines, 93 laptop computers, 78,000 bottles of paracetamol syrup, laboratory equipment, creatinine assay kits, 153 computer tablets, patient monitors, ventilators, and oxygen concentrators.
Malawi contains cholera outbreak
Lilongwe- Today, the Malawi Ministry of Health has officially declared that Cholera is no longer a national public health emergency in the country. The Minister of Health, Honourable Khumbize Kandodo-Chiponda, MP accompanied by Minister of Water and Sanitation Honourable Abida Mia, MP made the announcement at a press briefing held in Lilogwe. This follows the milestone that the country has attained in containing the cholera outbreak in 26 out of 29 districts.
Empowering Health Champions: WHO's Role in Advancing Disease Surveillance in South Africa
In a significant stride towards strengthening public health capacities, the World Health Organization (WHO) played a pivotal role in a transformative initiative that underscores its commitment to global health security. The Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) Training of Trainers program recently held in Cape Town, South Africa stands as a testament to WHO's dedication to enhancing disease surveillance capabilities and bolstering national health emergency preparedness.
Sustaining the mental health agenda in Ghana
Ministry of Health drafts manual to address alcohol use disorders in Uganda
Jinja. Uganda, like many other countries, faces significant challenges related to alcohol use disorders (AUDs) resulting from hazardous alcohol consumption. This situation has a considerable impact on public health and the social well-being of consumers.
As part of an ambitious initiative to tackle alcohol-related problems, in collaboration with WHO, 17 addiction treatment specialists held a five-day workshop to draft a manual to guide the screening and management of people affected by hazardous drinking and alcohol use disorders.