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The WHO team meeting Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda

High level advocacy visits of WHO Deputy Executive Director for Mpox response in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda– The World Health Organization Deputy Executive…
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Senegal becomes first African country to establish Emergency Medical Team following WHO standards

Senegal becomes first African country to establish emergency medical team following WHO standards

Dakar – Senegal has become the first country in Africa to…
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Zimbabwe Reports First Cases of Mpox

Harare – The World Health Organization (WHO) is closely monitoring…
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Addisalem Hospital cholera treatment center visit

Through the storm: Dr. Addisalem's story

In Bahirdar, a town on the edge of the stunning Lake Tana, Dr…
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Devastating West and Central Africa floods affect over 4 million people, raise health risks

Devastating West and Central Africa floods affect over 4 million people, raise health risks

Brazzaville – Widespread flooding in West and Central Africa has…
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WHO Supports Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response Training in Zimbabwe

Mutare - Every year, countries in the African Region report over 100…
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WHO, AfDB, Japan, UNCERF and USAID donate $1.8 million lifeline targeting cholera and long-term health goals

Harare – In a significant boost to Zimbabwe's healthcare…
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African CDC and WHO launch joint continental plan to scale up mpox outbreak response

African CDC and WHO launch joint continental plan to scale up mpox outbreak response

KINSHASA – In a significant step to strengthen and accelerate the…
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Ensuring primary health services for displaced people

South Sudan: Ensuring primary health services for displaced people

Juba ‒ Cecilia Achuwor, a 38-year-old mother of six children, is one…
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WR Malawi Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo hands over the donation to Minister of Health Hon Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda

WHO Malawi donates essential malnutrition and Malaria supplies amid El-Nino crisis

Lilongwe- WHO Malawi, officially handed over 48 sets of Pediatric…
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