Strengthening national action to combat antimicrobial resistance
Windhoek—Namibia officially launched the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025 on 18 November, joining the global community in marking the annual campaign held from 18 to 24 November. The theme for 2025, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future”, emphasized the urgent need for bold, coordinated action to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Malawi advances efforts to finalize its Health Labour Market Analysis for Evidence-based Health Workforce Planning and Development
Achieving SGD3, Universal Health Coverage by 2030, and health security and PHC-oriented and resilient health systems hinges on the sufficient capacity of a well-trained and motivated health workforce to provide the essential health services at all levels of care.
Democratic Republic of the Congo declares end of 16th Ebola outbreak
President Hichilema endorses Zambia’s Health Compact: A bold step toward Universal Health Coverage
Zambia has taken a historic step toward strengthening its health system with the endorsement of the National Health Compact by President Hakainde Hichilema. In August 2025, Zambia was selected by the World bank to be among the first countries to develop Health Compacts, strategic tools for mobilisingmobilizing resources to advance Universal Health Coverage.
Enhancing Sierra Leone's public health and emergency preparedness and response
Freetown—The World Health Organization (WHO), with support from the Global Fund and Fleming Fund, has delivered medical supplies and infection prevention and control (IPC) materials worth more than USD $1 million to the Sierra Leone health authorities. The donation aims to enhance Sierra Leone's emergency response and public health capacities.
Global One Health Day Celebration in Somali Region Ethiopia
The 2025 Global One Health Day was celebrated in Jigjiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia under the theme “Strengthening One Health Collaboration for Resilient Communities.”
The event brought a wide range of partners into one forum, with over 100 participants, including high-level officials such as H.E. Mr. Ahmed Yasin Shek Ibrahim, delegate from the Somali Region President’s Office; H.E. Dr. Mesay Hailu, Director General of the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI); and Mr. Mohammed Ayanle Hassan, Deputy Head of the Somali Region Health Bureau.
Ethiopia Takes a Major Step to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus with Birth Dose Vaccine Introduction
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — November 25, 2025 - Ethiopia has launched the national introduction of the Hepatitis B Birth Dose (HepB BD) vaccine, marking a major step in strengthening newborn immunization and combating the transmission of Hepatitis B virus. This initiative is being implemented with the technical and financial support of the World Health Organization, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF and other immunization partners.
Angola has begun the process of preparing its National Health Accounts
Angola has begun the process of preparing its National Health Accounts (NHA) for the period 2020 to 2023, a strategic step towards strengthening efficiency and equity in health sector financing. The Ministry of Health (MINSA) leads this process, with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and funding from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) through the INTEGRA initiative.