Disruptions to health systems, particularly in crisis-affected settings, significantly hinder access to essential health services. These challenges are compounded when decision-makers lack timely, accurate, and actionable data to assess needs and allocate resources effectively. The Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS)—a World Health Organization (WHO) led initiative—addresses this critical gap by providing dynamic, real-time information on the availability and functionality of health services and infrastructure.

Freetown, Sierra Leone - While Sierra Leone is stepping up its mpox response effort, the stories behind the outbreak highlight the virus’s impact and the determination of those affected to protect themselves and their communities.

Timely detection and response to public health threats are essential to global health security, particularly in countries vulnerable to frequent outbreaks. As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen surveillance systems in line with the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) and the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) framework, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), organized a national training workshop on Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS).

Princess Marina Hospital (PMH) joined the global health community in commemorating World Hand Hygiene Day, underscoring the importance of hand hygiene in saving lives and preventing infections in healthcare settings. The event, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), brought together health professionals, administrators, and the public under the banner of this year’s theme: “It might be gloves. It’s always hand hygiene.”

Lilongwe – The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Health, officially launched the National Immunization Strategy (NIS) 2025–2030, a bold initiative designed to increase vaccine coverage, combat preventable diseases, and support the country’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The launch coincides with African Vaccination Week, celebrated from April 24 to 30 under the theme: “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible.”

Public Health Emergencies are increasingly becoming complex and frequent and complex, often driven by a convergence of factors including disease outbreaks, climate-related events, technological hazards, and environmental degradation. In such a landscape, effective emergency response depends on coordinated, multi-sectoral efforts grounded in accurate, real-time information.

Pretoria, South Africa/ Geneva, Switzerland Member States at the 78th session of the World Health Assembly have adopted a resolution to designate 17 November as World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. Brought forward by South Africa and Nigeria, and co-sponsored by over 60 countries from across WHO regions, the resolution affirms growing international commitment to eliminating one of the most preventable cancers affecting women.

At a  bustling outpatient clinic on the outskirts of Kampala, a nurse reaches for a thermometer—slim, silvery, and fragile. It’s a mercury-containing device, once a staple in healthcare, now recognized as a silent hazard. Uganda is taking bold steps to eliminate such risks and transition toward mercury-free healthcare.

As Uganda prepares to host thousands of pilgrims for the annual Martyrs day pilgrimage on 3 June 2025, the Ministry of Health, with support from World Health Organization (WHO) and Malteser International, conducted a full-scale simulation exercise at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine to assess the country’s capacity to respond to mass casualty incidents during large public gatherings.