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Juba- To enhance South Sudan’s capacity to respond to health emergencies, World Health Organization (WHO) convened a Joint Operational Review (JOR) to evaluate the country’s emergency response efforts amidst multiple health challenges and reduced fundings.

Cotonou –Today, the Minister of Health of Benin officially launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign, marking a major effort to curb the recent spread of circulating variant poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in the country. The campaign seeks to protect 4 million children under the age of five with the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2).

Kampala. The Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and key partners has kickstarted the development of Uganda’s next five-year Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis (TB) and Leprosy (2025/26–2029/30). A key milestone in this process was the National Strategic Plan development workshop held this week in Kampala, which brought together stakeholders from across the health sector and beyond to shape the future of TB and leprosy control in Uganda.

Uganda’s Ministry of Health, with support from World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, concluded a three-day After-Action Review (AAR) on 20 June 2025 to reflect on the country’s response to the recent Ebola outbreak.

Ghana continues to make impressive strides in the fight against poliovirus, with the last confirmed case of Wild Poliovirus (WPV) recorded in 2008 and the most recent Variant Poliovirus (VDPV) detected in 2024. As the number of confirmed polio cases and detection of the virus in the environment decline steadily, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners remain committed in minimizing the risk of reintroduction of poliovirus. 

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep vulnerabilities in health systems around the world—laying bare the urgent need for stronger investments in pandemic preparedness and response. For Ghana, it served as both a wake-up call and a powerful opportunity: a call to reimagine and rebuild a more resilient, inclusive, and responsive health system that can detect and address emerging health threats before they escalate into crises.

Abuja, When Kemi Adesina donated blood for the first time, she did not expect a call of appreciation. A colleague had shared an urgent request for O-negative blood on WhatsApp. Knowing her blood type matched, Kemi volunteered.

“I did it because it felt like the right thing to do,” said Kemi, a 28-year-old office assistant.

At the blood bank, the technician explained that her O-negative blood was rare and urgently needed to treat a man injured in a bus accident.

“I hate needles,” she said. “But I’m glad I went through with it. It saved a life.”

On 12 June 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) joined the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NamBTS), the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS), and other partners in commemorating World Blood Donor Day under the global theme, “Give blood, give hope: together we save lives”. This annual event serves as a powerful tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors who selflessly give others a second chance at life.

Africa CDC Regional Director Dr. Lul Riek and his team recently paid a courtesy call to the WHO Botswana Country Office to explore areas of collaboration and discuss key priorities in Botswana’s health system. The visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of both institutions to strengthening National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) and enhancing coordination in public health responses across the continent.