WHO Eritrea, Asmara 1st December 2008: World AIDS Day 2008 was nationally commemorated under the theme “Enhancing Community Role in the Prevention of HIV/AIDS,” on December 1, 2008 in the town of Ghinda, Northern Red Sea Region.

In the occasion, representing the Honorable Minister of Health, Mr. Birhane Gebretensae, Director General of Health Services at the Ministry of Health, stated in his speech that Eritrea has registered encouraging achievements in stabilizing the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the past years.

Brazzaville, 10 February 2010 -- Since the first issue in 1998,  a magazine of the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, has been published twice a year to present readers with the overall strategic approaches of the WHO Secretariat’s actions in support of Member States and the most significant achievements resulting from both these actions and the efforts of countries.

Monrovia, Liberia:

WHO donates Vehicles, Anti-Leprosy Drugs, and Informatics Equipment to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
Monrovia, Liberia:

On behalf of Dr. Margaret Chan (Director-General of the World Health Organization) and Dr. Luis G. Sambo (WHO Regional Director for Africa), the WHO Country Office for Liberia is very pleased to continue its contributions to the Health Sector, towards improving health service delivery in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia:

Monrovia, Liberia:

Monrovia, Liberia:

On behalf of Dr. Margaret Chan (Director-General of the World Health Organization) and Dr. Luis G. Sambo (WHO Regional Director for Africa), the WHO Country Office for Liberia is delighted to donate 66 boxes of Onchocerciasis Drugs to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The donation is valued at over US$150,000.00 (One Hundred Fifty Thousand United States Dollars).

Brazzaville, 4 February 2010 -- Africans have been advised to adopt healthy behaviours and lifestyles that reduce the risk of getting cancers, and to undergo early screening and treat-ment for cancer and precancerous lesions.

This advice was given today by WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis G. Sambo, in his message to mark World Cancer Day, observed worldwide on 4 February.

Harare, 27 January 2010 -- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), handed over to WHO, 50 000 personal protective equipment (PPEs) kits for influenza preparedness for use by health workers in Zimbabwe and throughout Southern Africa. The kits were handed over at a colourful ceremony which was attended by the Honourable Minister of Health and Child Welfare, Dr H. Madzorera, the US Ambassador to Zimbabwe ,Charles Ray, WHO IST/ESA Coordinator, Dr O. Walker, and USAID Director, Karen Freeman, among others.