African Vaccination Week (AVW) 2018 will be celebrated from 23 to 29 April 2018 with the theme “Vaccines work, Do your part!” It aims at to raising awareness of the needs and rights of all people, particularly children and women, to be protected from diseases which can be prevented by vaccines.

The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti will pay her first official visit to the Republic of Ghana from 21 - 25 April 2018 at the invitation of the Ghanaian authorities.    The visit will provide an opportunity for her to acquaint herself with ongoing efforts, successes and challenges as the country strives to improve the health and well-being of Ghanaians. 
Dr Moeti will be the Special Guest of Honour at the 2018 Annual Health Summit and will also deliver the keynote address.