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In our constant quest to promote a healthy lifestyle, we still face the challenge of protecting ourselves against pathogens that challenge our immune system. In this context, vaccines emerge as a powerful ally, strengthening our natural defence and reducing disease risk. Exploring the essential role of vaccines in maintaining an entire and healthy life is crucial to understanding how to guarantee energy and vitality in the face of everyday challenges.

Malabo – WHO Country Office in Equatorial Guinea organized a staff retreat between the 11 – 13 November 2024, in Bata city of the Continental Region to strengthen teamwork and drive progress. The retreat provided staff members an opportunity to discuss progress, address challenges in their work, strengthen partnerships, and explore strategies for career growth and fulfillment.

Lagos,18 November, 2024 - When 52-year-old Adeola Akinyemi, a trader residing in Lagos, received her Type 2 diabetes diagnosis ten years ago, her world shifted. The news came as a shock, yet it set her on a journey that would change her dietary and sedentary lifestyle.

“I remember feeling constantly tired, always thirsty, and frequent the toilet at night”, says Adeola. “I was losing weight rapidly despite eating well. It wasn’t until I went for a routine check-up that I discovered my blood sugar levels were dangerously high.”

The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step towards addressing the growing issue of substance abuse in Liberia by donating essential medical supplies to the Ministry of Health (MOH). This timely intervention, supported by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, will empower healthcare providers to effectively treat and rehabilitate at-risk youth suffering from substance-use disorders (SUDs).

14 November 2024 – The World Health Organization (WHO) interim Representative in Angola, Dr. Zabulon Yoti, paid an official visit to the Universidade Privada de Angola (UPRA) and was received by Rector Dr. Silvana Rocha da Silveira. The visit provided an opportunity for WHO to gain a deeper understanding of the university’s contributions to community and public health, as well as its extracurricular health initiatives. Dr. Yoti also toured the site of UPRA including its upcoming teaching hospital.

Kabale, Uganda– The World Health Organization (WHO) joined the Government of Uganda and partners to commemorate the 2024 World Diabetes Day in Kabale District under the theme, "Diabetes and Well-being" and the national slogan, "Empowering Individuals, Families, and Communities for Better Diabetes Management".  The event underscored the urgent need for collaborative action across sectors to address the growing diabetes burden in Uganda. 

Lusaka, Zambia – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa is convening a landmark Expert Dialogue on Competency-Based Health Professions Education from 12–14 November 2024 in Lusaka, Zambia. This dialogue aims to address critical gaps in the training and education of Africa's health workforce, with the goal of transforming health professions education leading to improved service delivery, accelerating progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and ultimately reducing the region’s preventable deaths.

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 13-14, 2024 – The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and WHO Ethiopia will host the 2024 Global Emergency Operations Center Simulation Exercise (GEOCX), organized by WHO’s Emergency Operations Centre Network (EOC-NET). This exercise aims to bolster the capacity of Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (PHEOCs) worldwide to prepare for and respond to health emergencies.

Kaduna, 13 November, 2024 - Theresa Wyankume, a 45-year-old teacher from Kaduna, a state in the northern part of Nigeria, has always been diligent about her family’s health, but like many, she often neglects her own.

She had always been healthy—or so she thought until she was recently diagnosed with hypertension. 

“I felt fine but decided to attend the screening because it was free and easily accessible.” she reflected. Theresa took advantage of the free screening after a neighbour told her about it.