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Prepare today, protect tomorrow: African countries unite for preventive Ebola vaccin...

Monrovia, 10 October 2025: Senior Ministry of Health officials from twelve (12) African countries convened in Monrovia, Liberia, for a Regional High-Level Workshop on Preventive Ebola Vaccination, reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening regional preparedness by protecting healthcare and frontline workers and other at-risk groups from Ebola virus disease (EVD) through preventive vaccination under the theme “Strengthening the Frontlines – Prepare Today, Protect Tomorrow.” The Government of Liberia, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), and with financial supp

L’OMS Afrique mobilise ses partenaires pour renforcer le suivi de la protection fina...

Dakar – Alors que la promesse de la Couverture sanitaire universelle (CSU) reste encore inachevée pour des millions d’Africains, l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) a lancé, en collaboration avec la Banque mondiale et l’Institut africain de statistique (STATAFRIC) de l’Union africaine, une formation sous-régionale visant à renforcer la capacité des pays à mesurer et à suivre la protection financière en santé.

Zambia Launches National Simulation Exercise Framework to Strengthen Health Security

Zambia has taken a major step toward bolstering national health security with the launch of the National Simulation Exercise (SimEx) Framework on 4 September 2025 in Lusaka. This framework introduces a structured, nationwide approach to testing emergency preparedness systems before crises occur, ensuring that coordination structures, operating procedures, and frontline responders can function effectively during real public health threats.

Ethiopia Launches National Action Plan for Health Security and One Health Strategic ...

Ethiopia has officially launched the National Action Plan for Health Security (2024/25–2028/29) and the National One Health Strategic Plan (2025–2029). The high-level event, held in Addis Ababa and supported by the World Health Organization and other parteners, brought together senior government officials, representatives from multiple sectors, and development partners.

Strengthening mental health services in emergencies across Africa

Brazzaville – In response to the growing mental health needs triggered by public health emergencies or natural disasters in the African region, World Health Organization (WHO) is working closely with countries to integrate mental health and psychosocial support into every stage of emergency response, aiming to have at least 80% of countries with functional mental health and psychosocial support systems by 2030.