Deputy Governor says Lagos will ensure no poliovirus is isolated in any part of the State again
Lagos, 20 June 2019 - The Deputy Governor of Lagos state, His Excellency Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat assures that “All hands are on deck to end polio in Lagos soon”.
During a courtesy visit by a team of health development partners, led by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in his office on 18 June 2019, the Deputy Governor assured that the state will leave no stone unturned until it stops the current circulation of polio virus on the state.
WHO supports Adamawa following declaration of a new outbreak of cholera in three Local Government Areas
Yola, 19 June 2019 - With the notification of newly confirmed cases from Yola North, Yola South and Girei local government areas (LGAs), the Adamawa State Ministry of Health has declared on 18 June 2019 an outbreak of cholera. As of 17 June 2019, a total of 76 cases have been reported, including one death from three LGAs Yola North (44 cases including 1 death), Yola South (1 case) and Girei (31 cases).
WHO Recognizes Ethiopia’s House of People’s Representatives for effort against tobacco, tobacco Use
WHO welcomes Egypt’s support to 14 African countries in their fight against hepatitis C
Uganda hosts Inaugural African Hepatitis Summit
Kampala, 19th June 2019: Uganda is hosting the first ever African Hepatitis Summit. The summit is aimed at rallying partners and countries to eliminate Viral Hepatitis in Africa. The theme for the summit is, "Eliminating Viral Hepatitis in Africa; Implementing the Viral Hepatitis Strategy". The event which has brought together participants from over 25 countries, will provide an opportunity for countries to develop and work towards implementing action plans, sharing best practices and lessons learnt from each other in the fight against Viral Hepatitis.
Rwanda awards 30 donors as part of the colourful World Blood Donors Day 2019
Over 100 international guests ascended to Rwanda to celebrate the World Blood Donor Day and at the colorful event, 15 national and international donors plus 15 institutions were awarded for their role in saving lives through giving blood. Rwanda becomes the second African Country to host World Blood Donor Day (WBDD), following South Africa 15 years ago.
Centre of excellence brings hope for sickle cell patients in Congo Republic
Cross-border Field Simulation Exercise comes to a close
Uganda leads the charge against viral hepatitis
Uganda tackles Ebola outbreak through several response Activities
Kasese, 17th June 2019:- The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak that was declared on 11th June 2019 after detection of the disease in a 5-year-old boy has put Uganda’s experience in managing hemorrhagic fevers and the ten-months of preparedness effort under the spotlight. Anxious, yet ready, health workers are responding appropriately to the glare.