South Sudan, Uganda, and Kenya strengthen implementation of cross-border disease surveillance and outbreak response in East Africa
Juba 27 April, 2018: The Republic of South Sudan hosted a joint cross-border multi-sectoral disease surveillance meeting in Nimule, South Sudan from 24-26 April, 2018. Experts drawn from human, animal, environmental health and immigration sectors of South Sudan, Uganda, and Kenya deliberated on mechanisms to strengthen implementation of cross boarder disease surveillance and outbreak response in the region.
WHO-Eritrea staff strengthened its capacity on Theory of change and RBM
The "theory of change" workshop, was held from 2 to 5 April 2018 at Hotel Asmara Palace to all 23 WHO staff in Eritrea, facilitated by Mr Semere Gebregiorgis (HSS focal point). The workshop aimed to strengthen knowledge and capacities for the application of results-based management (RBM) in general and theory of change (ToC) in particular.
Les congolais prêts à vaincre le paludisme à l'occasion de la Journée mondiale ce 25 avril 2018 à Kinshasa.
Celebrating African Vaccination Week in Sierra Leone: “Vaccines work, do your part!”
FREETOWN, April 29, 2018 --- This year’s African Vaccination Week, on the theme ‘Vaccines Work! Do Your Part!’ has been celebrated across Sierra Leone, including a major event to engage community and religious leaders, mothers and civil society organizations at the Satellite Hospital in Freetown. The event was coordinated by the Pikin to Pikin Movement and the Children’s Advocacy Forum with support from the NGO Focus 1000 and Niyel.
World Malaria Day 2018; Ready to Beat Malaria
Abuja, 27 April 2018 – A 3 year old boy in North Eastern Nigeria lay semi-conscious on a raffia mat. His parents grow concerned as his body is very stiff, he’s sweating profusely and his body temperature is extremely hot. In absolute panic, his father rushes him to a healthcare center and begs the doctor on duty to examine the child.
S.E.M Dr RASHID MOHAMED MBARAK Fatma, Ministre de la Santé, est allée soutenir les travaux de l’atelier multisectoriel sur le Diagnostic du Système National de Financement de la Santé
Dr Moeti meets UN Country Team and Bilateral Partners in Ghana
The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, has concluded her three-day visit to Ghana at the invitation of the Ghanaian Authorities. The visit provided an opportunity for her to acquaint herself with ongoing efforts, successes and challenges as the country strives to improve the health and overall well-being of Ghanaians.
Health Access for All: The Kingdom of Swaziland commemorates World Health Day
The Kingdom of Swaziland joined the rest of the world in commemorating the World Health Day under the theme “Universal health coverage (UHC): everyone, everywhere”. This year’s celebrations marked the 70th birthday of the World Health Organization (WHO) as well the 40th anniversary of the Alma Ata Declaration of 1978 which called for health for all by the year 2000.
Eritrea Commemorated World Health Day 2018
Dr Moeti commends Ghana's First Lady on her initiatives towards improving maternal, child, and adolescent health
Dr Moeti paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo. She commended the First Lady’s efforts in maternal and child health in Ghana, particularly among others her support for the construction of a Mother-Baby Unit for the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to ease the congestion at the maternity unit and improve outcomes for mothers and newborns.