Angola reinforces actions to end cholera with WHO support
In a meeting held today, the Honourable Minister of Health of the Republic of Angola, Dr. Sílvia Lutucuta, formally welcomed the newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Angola, Dr. Indrajit Hazarika. The meeting marked the beginning of a renewed and reinforced partnership between the Government of Angola and WHO, with a central focus on intensifying the national response to the ongoing cholera outbreak.
Tackling the Malaria surge: WHO supports Botswana’s coordinated response to 2025 outbreak
In response to a recent upsurge in malaria cases, the Ministry of Health in Botswana, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) initiative, has launched an emergency response to contain the outbreak and protect vulnerable communities.
WHO coordinates Ghana’s enrolment on the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines
Every year, an estimated 1,200 children in Ghana develop cancer, yet only
Liberia introduces the mpox vaccine with WHO Support
Grand Cape Mount, Liberia - Since August 2024, Liberia has reported a total of 74 mpox cases, with one active case in the Grand Cape Mount. In collaboration with the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), the World Health Organization (WHO), Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Gavi, the Ministry of Health launched a nationwide mpox vaccination drive to combat the spread of the virus.
Integration at the Forefront to Enhance Catch-Up Vaccination Reach in Ethiopia
Integration has emerged as a cornerstone strategy in Ethiopia’s efforts to accelerate the reduction of zero-dose (ZD) children—those who have not received a single routine vaccination. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Integration Resource Guide, integrating health services, such as vaccination programs, significantly enhance resource efficiency and improves overall healthcare delivery.
African health experts commit to accelerate efforts to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases
Health ministers launch landmark polio vaccination campaign to protect 83 million children in Lake Chad Basin
National University of Lesotho hosts a successful multidisciplinary World Health Day commemoration promoting healthy beginnings and hopeful futures
Roma – On Tuesday April 16, 2025, the National University of Lesotho (NUL) successfully hosted a vibrant and insightful commemoration of World Health Day. Under the theme “Global Action for Universal Health- Healthy Beginnings; Hopeful Futures,” the event brought together students, university officials, health professionals, and representatives from other organizations to engage in critical discussions on global health matters.
South Sudan Health Sector Transformation Project: innovating health system development amid challenges
Juba- The Ministry of Health (MoH) and World Health Organization (WHO) have signed the health systems strengthening output agreement component of the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) today, ushering in a new era of strengthened healthcare across the country.
How quality care is transforming maternal health in Uganda
For years, childbirth for many women in Uganda meant facing it alone, in dim, overcrowded rooms, with no privacy, no comfort, and no one to hold their hand. Husbands waited outside. Health workers were stretched thin. Fear often overshadowed what should have been a joyful moment. Today, that story is changing. Maternity wards are brighter and better equipped. Curtains are only drawn for privacy. And for the first time, many mothers have someone beside them during labour, often their partner.