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WHO and partners support Angola in the fight against polio

Luanda, 24th of October, 2023 ‒ In the neighborhood of Caope Velha, in the municipality of Cacuaco in Luanda, Elisa António de Melo, 70, is carrying a baby girl in her arms. She is waiting with her two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren for the polio vaccine to be administered to the children.

WHO reiterates commitment to support CSOs to advance public health outcomes

Dodoma - The World Health Organization, Tanzania, has reiterated its commitment to support Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) which includes non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based associations (CBAs) and faith-based organizations (FBOs) to advance public health outcomes especially among the under-served and vulnerable populations.

WHO Kicks Off Donate Blood, Save Lives Campaign

To commemorate World Blood Donor Day, the World Health Organisation(WHO) in partnership with the Lesotho Blood Transfusion Service launched a campaign aimed at encouraging voluntary blood donation to save lives.

Responding to a Suspected Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak in Remote Dajo: Lessons ...

In the wake of a concerning development, authorities in Longochuk County, Upper Nile State, reported a series of fatalities on 15 May 2023, believed to be linked to a suspected viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak in the secluded villages of Dajo and Pacime. Patients displayed concerning symptoms, including fever, headache, and diarrhea, with many cases reported among children.

Putting communities at the center of the mental health agenda in Ghana

Dambai, Ghana - When Kwabena Asare*, 32 from Bodada in Ghana’s Oti region developed a mental health condition in 2018, he sought help from the health centre and received medication and support, which is helping him to recover.

However, he is concerned that the lack of support from family and friends is undermining his recovery efforts.