New Cancer Cases on the decrease in Mauritius
Update on Uganda’s preparedness activities on the 2019- Coronavirus outbreak
Kampala, 20 February 2020: – The Ministry of Health working with partners has concluded investigations into rumours that have been circulating on social media alleging that there is a suspected case of the 2019 novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in construction camps both in Buliisa and Masindi districts.
A joint Ministry of Health, World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) surveillance team visited 4 construction camps in Masindi- Paraa road and the 5th camp in Buliisa and established that:
Enugu State inaugurates Task Force on Immunization, to close gaps in immunization coverage
Enugu, 19 February 2020 - “The formation of a Task Force on Immunization gives an opportunity for an inter-sectoral group to review and support current efforts towards reducing unimmunized children in the state”, Dr George Ugwu, the Executive Secretary, Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency observes.
Nigeria strengthens capacity to address impact of climate change on health.
Abuja, 19 February 2020 - Mr Ayeo Olomiete, a health officer from Bayelsa State says “my community has been experiencing flood which always affects the entire area, displacing families and causing damage to health facilities almost every year. Before, we neither understood what the problem was, nor know what exact action to take.”
Ethiopia passes landmark smoking excise bill
Empowering Health Workers on Child Growth Assessment
Four countries in the African region license vaccine in milestone for Ebola prevention
WHO Eritrea Held A Briefing Session With All UN Agencies On Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
As part of the ongoing nationwide COVID-n2019 preparedness and response activities in Eritrea, the WHO Country Office facilitated a briefing session for all UN Agencies’ staff members on Tuesday, the 11th Feb 2020. The briefing session was held at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers. The event was attended by Heads of UN Agencies and staff members.
Status of Uganda’s preparedness on the 2019-Coronavirus Outbreak.
Kampala, 12th February 2020: The Ministry of Health Uganda would like to update the general public on the progress in regards to prevention of the 2019-novel Coronavirus.
New WHO Representative to South Africa, Dr Owen Kaluwa, presents his credentials