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Workshop Highlights the Sustainability of the National Health System in Angola

Luanda, 13 May 2024– The World Health Organization (WHO) participated in a workshop on Financing for the Sustainability of the National Health Service. The event was organised by the Angolan Ministry of Health (MINSA) and saw the participation of senior officials and technicians from MINSA, hospital managers, technical staff from the Ministry of Finance, and academics from the Faculty of Economics.

United Against Polio: Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Liberia

The Ministry of Health in collaboration with partners has commenced a four-day nationwide polio vaccination campaign, which begins on May 10, 2024, with the aim of responding to an outbreak of the circulating vaccine-derived polio virus type 2. This crucial campaign is conducted concurrently with Sierra Leone, Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. The cross-border initiative aims to immunize all eligible children, including those crossing national boundaries.

Combating Neglected Tropical Diseases in Liberia: Nearly 2 million people to benefit...

In a concerted effort to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and enhance public health in Liberia, the World Health Organization (WHO) has donated a consignment of Albendazole and Praziquantel tablets to the Ministry of Health to be used for the prevention and treatment of Lymphatic Filariasis, Soil Transmitted Helminths, and Schistosomiasis, targeting more than 2 million people in endemic counties through Mass Drug Administration campaigns.

WHO awards Namibia for milestone achievement towards path to elimination of vertica...

The government of Namibia hosted a high-level event to commemorate the global award received from the World Health Organization (WHO) for achieving the Silver Tier on the Path-To-Elimination (PTE) of The government of Namibia hosted a high-level event to commemorate the global award received from the World Health Organization (WHO) for achieving the Silver Tier on the Path-To-Elimination (PTE) of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), and the Bronze Tier on the PTE of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

Enhancing capacity for malaria vaccine introduction and rollout in Africa through ex...

As part of efforts to support the wider introduction and rollout of the malaria vaccine, the World Health Organization (WHO), PATH and other partners convened stakeholders from  Nigeria, Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire and Liberia to learn from Ghana’s malaria vaccination experience on 16-18 April in Accra, Ghana, and ensure adequate preparation towards new introductions and rollout across these countries.

Protecting families against malaria using Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets

Abuja, 8 May, 2024 - Malaria remains a significant public health concern in many parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan African countries like Nigeria, where the disease is endemic.

For many families in Nigeria, the threat of mosquito bites poses a constant risk, impacting both their health and financial stability. However, the use of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) has been a game-changer, especially for families like that of Mr Unguwar Ayuba, residing in Maikunkele locality, Niger State. 

World Health Organization launched the Africa Health Workforce Investment Charter i...

The World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the government of Namibia hosted the inaugural Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum in Windhoek, from 06 – 08 May 2024 themed “Aligning and Stimulating Investments to Address Health Workforce Challenges in Africa”. The Forum brought together over 180 participants across Africa and globally, including Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Directors, Partners, and stakeholders from the health, education, finance, labour, and private sectors.