WHO, The Carter Center and Angola Join Forces to Combat Guinea Worm Disease
Cunene, Angola, 28 October 2023 - The World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) organised 2-day field visit to Cunene, Angola to get direct insights into the ongoing efforts to eradicate Guinea Worm disease in Angola, which WHO has been involved in locally since 2020 with the support of The Carter Center. The mission was led by Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, the WHO Acting Representative, and in conjunction with, Dr. Giorgina Nunes, the Provincial Director of Health in Cunene, and Dr.
A new resolve to eliminate cholera in DRC
High school learners gear up to discuss pressing public health matters
Eighty learners from high schools in Windhoek and Osire are preparing to discuss pressing public health challenges of our time when they meet to simulate the United Nations in Windhoek.
The learners met at the United Nations office in Windhoek on Saturday, 21 October for mock simulations in preparation for the Model United Nations Namibia (MUNNAM) conference scheduled for 1 and 2 November.
Public Health Specialists in Botswana Enhance Epidemic Intelligence by using a WHO platform
The WHO-led Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) training program equips public health specialists to strengthen Botswana’s public health infrastructure. In the ever-evolving landscape of public health, timely and accurate health emergency monitoring is a vital resource to track and respond to outbreaks.
Malawi launches Tipewe Cholera/Covid-19 campaign as part of National Community Health Day commemorations.
Likoma-Malawi government has today launched the National Community Health Framework (2023-2030), the “Tipewe Cholera/Covid 19” campaign and re-launched the Human Papilloma virus vaccination drive.
AFRO builds capacity of 12 member states to improve antimicrobial resistance surveillance
The Regional Office for Africa (AFRO), WHO Geneva in collaboration with WHO Namibia and the Ministry of Health and Social Services conducted a training on Global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Use surveillance system (GLASS) and WHONET tool in Windhoek, for 12 selected member states. The training aimed to build capacity of Member States to establish and/or enhance national surveillance systems for AMR and generate, collect, report, and use quality data to inform decisions at the country, regional and global levels.
Angola's Health Preparedness Assessed by International Body
In a bid to strengthen global health security, the World Health Organization (WHO) has concluded a comprehensive assessment of Angola's readiness and response to health threats. This initiative, the Joint External Evaluation (JEE), took place between 25th and 29th September 2023.
The Yellow Fever Sub-National Risk Analysis Finding Conveys the relative risks of regions in Ethiopia: WHO organizes the dissemination workshop
The Yellow Fever sub-national risk analysis findings dissemination workshop, and consultative and advocacy meeting was held in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on 4th October 2023. The workshop was organized by World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia in collaboration with Ministry of Health (MoH) and global and in-country partners.
Joint statement by WHO-UNICEF-ROTARY on World Polio Day 2023
Today, we commemorate the 2023 World Polio Day (WPD) by joining the global community to create awareness about polio eradication and urge parents to vaccinate their children. We,– the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and ROTARY – reaffirm our commitment to continue delivering on our promise until polio is eliminated in Ethiopia.
