Malaria vaccine pilot launched in Ghana
WHO Ghana welcomed the Ministry of Health’s launch of the world’s first malaria vaccine in a landmark pilot programme.
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WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, ends official visit to Togo
The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, has concluded a three-day visit to Togo.
Read moreFrom neglect to inspiration: Ayuba Gufwan’s story
Ayuba Gufwan, 46, spent his childhood crawling on his hands and knees in a remote village in Nigeria’s Plateau State.
Read moreMalaria vaccine pilot launched in Malawi
Malawi launches the world’s first malaria vaccine, becoming the first of three African countries in which the vaccine, known as RTS,S, will be made available to children up to 2 years of age. Ghana and Kenya followed weeks later.
Read moreWHO Africa mourns the loss of a colleague killed in a hospital attack in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
WHO mourns the death of Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed for the Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Dr Mouzoko was killed in an attack on Butembo University Hospital.
Read moreCyclone-affected communities in Zimbabwe being vaccinated against cholera
Zimbabwe launches cholera vaccination campaign in communities affected by Cyclone Idai with the support of WHO and partners. The campaign targets around 480,000 people in the two worst-affected districts, where flooding heightened risks of waterborne diseases.
Read moreStrengthening Leadership for Health Emergency Response
With more than 100 emergencies every year, the African Region is taking the lead in training core personnel to respond safely and effectively to today’s complex crises.
Read moreDisease detection in a box – a high-tech solution for emergency settings
In the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, hundreds of thousands of Mozambicans were left without shelter, food or access to health services. Many people have been living in temporary settlements without access to safe water and sanitation, putting them at high risk of diseases like cholera, malaria and measles.
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