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Urgent action needed to accelerate mental health progress in African region

The African region has made progress over the past decade to strengthen mental health systems, including investments to improve care, health workforce as well as national policies to steer the delivery of vital services. However, the pace of the progress is slow and further efforts are needed to address mental health challenges and ensure well-being.

Rodrigues receives training on integrated care for older people

Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE), a comprehensive approach to providing person-centred care to older people in the context of an ageing population, attained a fresh milestone with the completion of a sensitization campaign and training of trainers (ToT) in Rodrigues in September 2024.

EPI at 50: A Commitment to Expanding Vaccine Access and Protection in Zimbabwe

Harare - On 3 October 2024, Zimbabwe marked the belated World Health Day and the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), a significant milestone in its public health journey. The dual commemoration provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in improving health and well-being in the country, while also acknowledging the work that still needs to be done to promote health for all Zimbabweans.