Infographics

Jinja, Uganda – The Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) through funding from the European Union's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG-ECHO), has successfully concluded a weeklong full-scale simulation exercise aimed at strengthening Uganda’s emergency health response capabilities.

Freetown - Sierra Leone has taken a critical step toward advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with the convening of a high-level policy dialogue on the draft Sierra Leone Agency for Universal Health Coverage (SLAUHC) Bill. Organized on 6 May 2025 by the Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the one-day engagement brought together over 60 senior leaders in Freetown, including ministers, directors, and technical heads from across the health sector.

Biharamulo – The World Health Organization (WHO) has reinforced its support to Tanzania’s post-Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) recovery by handing over essential medical equipment worth over TZS 112 million to health authorities in Biharamulo District, one of the areas most affected by the outbreak.

The equipment package includes personal protective equipment (PPE), diagnostic tools, hospital beds, and emergency medical kits, critical to restoring routine health services and enhancing outbreak preparedness at the district level.

Kampala, Uganda — The Ministry of Health, with support from World Health Organization (WHO), African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), and other stakeholders, has today officially launched the 2023 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) report. The findings reflect Uganda’s progress in tobacco control while flagging emerging threats, especially among young people.

Gaborone—The World Health Organization (WHO) recently presented a report to the Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise, following a week-long assessment of the country’s National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS), conducted between 7 and 11 July 2025. The mission aimed to identify gaps and recommend actions to strengthen the safety, coordination, and sustainability of blood services.

WHO applauds Parliament and Ministry of Health for championing legislative reforms on health taxes
 

Adama, Ethiopia | June 2025

“When communities are informed and empowered, they become the first and strongest line of defence in public health emergencies.” – Dr. George Ameh, WHO Country Representative in Sierra Leone.

Antananarivo– A new state-of-the-art laboratory has bolstered Madagascar’s efforts to survey and detect polioviruses and effectively respond to the threat of the disease and protect children from its devastating impacts. 

The laboratory, which is fully accredited by World Health Organization (WHO), was handed over today to the national authorities. Hosted at the Institut Pasteur de Madagascar in the capital, Antananarivo, the laboratory reinforces the country’s position as a regional pillar in rapid poliovirus detection and outbreak response.

In the heart of Southern Africa, Malawi has taken a bold step in the fight against polio. After reporting its first case of Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1) after 30 years in 2022, the country responded with urgency and resolve. By May 2024, thanks to multiple vaccination campaigns, vigilant surveillance and strengthened immunization systems, Malawi was declared polio-free once again. But the journey didn’t end there.