WHO hero laid to rest

Dr Tedros and Dr Moeti conversing with the family
Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, a devoted doctor, epidemiologist, husband and father who had worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) for the past five years was buried today in his native Cameroon.

Algeria and Argentina certified malaria-free by WHO

Algeria certified malaria-free
WHO officially recognizes Algeria as malaria-free. The certification is granted when a country proves that it has interrupted indigenous transmission of the disease for at least three consecutive years.

Uganda receives 10 motorcycles to boost surveillance and Community engagement in Ebola preparedness 

L-R: Commissioner National Disease Control Dr Patrick Tusiime, Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, Ireland Ambassador to Uganda Amb William Carlos and WHO Representative in Uganda Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam

Kampala, 03 May 2019: – The Ministry of Health has received ten (10) motorcycles from World Health Organization (WHO) with support from Irish Embassy to enhance the surveillance and community engagement pillars in Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness activities. The motorcycles will enable district officers to mentor health staff at the health facilities and in the communities on the identification of alerts or suspected EVD cases, conduct prompt investigations and raise community index of suspicion for EVD.

Uganda commemorates World Malaria Day 2019

Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng inaugurating the District MAAM Task Forces which are chaired by Resident District Commissioners in their respective districts.

Uganda commemorated World Malaria Day (WMD) under the global theme Zero Malaria Status Starts with me. The commemoration was held in Alebtong District with a message to the population to make the elimination of Malaria everyone’s responsibility. The global theme was home grounded and adapted as “It’s a household war, Chase Malaria to Zero” and the slogan as “Prevent the Bite”.

Uganda’s Health Minister Calls for Cross-Border Collaboration, Accountability and Country Leadership in Ebola Preparedness and Response

Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng addresses the congregation during the International Partners meeting to Discuss Ebola Preparedness and Response

 Kampala, 2nd May 2019: - Uganda’s Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has lauded international partners for supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) battle the current Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak and the neighbouring countries in their preparedness and readiness phase. 

“The outbreak in DRC affects everyone and while we have no confirmed cases in the neighbouring countries, preparation is paramount. I thank the partners for their support in both response and preparedness modes during this EVD outbreak,” she said.

At least 188 676 people require health assistance after Cyclone Kenneth pummels north-eastern Mozambique

WHO-EMERGENCIES-LOADING OF EMERGENCY ITEMS IN BEIRA FOR PEMBA JEROME SOUQUET

2 May 2019, Pemba – Cyclone Kenneth, the second category 3 cyclone to hit Mozambique within five weeks, brought widespread destruction and displacement and exacerbated health risks in the north-eastern province of Cabo Delgado after making landfall on 25 April. The cyclone struck populations already vulnerable due to a fragile health system and weak water and sanitation infrastructure.

 

Health for all Namibians

WHO Representative, Dr. Charles Sagoe-Moses

Namibia joined the rest of the world in commemorating the World Health Day under the theme ‘universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere’. The protracted Hepatitis E outbreak was the central theme in the speakers’ messages reiterating the urgency to provide water and sanitation services to the urban poor especially those living in informal settlements.