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The participants during the dissemination of the draft 2022-2026 RMNCAH & HAA strategic plan

WHO Supports the development of the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health, Adolescent and Ageing 2022-2026 Strategic plan in the State of Eritrea, 14th October 2021

With strong political commitment, the State of Eritrea has made…
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Left to Right: WHO Representative Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam, Minister of Health in charge of Primary Health Care Hon Margaret Muhanga, Korean Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ha Byung-Kyoo and KOICA Director Mr Kim Taeyoung stand next to one of the seven ambulances given to Kamuli hospital from the project.

Uganda’s Ministry of Health, with support from KOICA and WHO launches 5- year project to improve Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Services in Busoga Region

Kamuli, October 09, 2021 – The Government of Uganda with support from…
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Midwives who attended the World patient Safety Day commemoration

Act now for safe and respectful childbirth! World patient safety day 2021

The Kingdom of Eswatini joined the rest of the world in commemorating…
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High level personalities that participated in the conference

Ghana holds Conference on Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition

Over the past few decades, the maternal mortality rate in Ghana has…
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A cross section of Queen mothers at the function

Queen mothers to take the lead in championing exclusive breastfeeding and maternal and child nutrition

When women traditional leaders from different parts of the country,…
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During the handover of the washing machines, WHO team and MoH staff

WHO Eritrea Supports the Ministry of Health Maternity Waiting Homes in remote areas with Essential Infection prevention and Control Equipment

On the 24th June 2021, as part of World Health Organization Eritrea…
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Ministry of Health Director of Clinical Services, Dr. Charles Olaro officially receives the ambulances from the Ambassador of Korea to Uganda H.E Ha Byung-Kyoo and WHO Representative in Uganda Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam

The Government of Korea partners with WHO to support Maternal Health and Child Health Delivery in Busoga Sub-region, Eastern Uganda

Busoga sub-region in eastern Uganda typifies the social and economic…
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New vaccination centre to reduce crowding in a COVID-19 context and ease vaccination services for nursing mothers and their babies at the CHU Tanambao-Diego in the Diana region.

Easing Routine Vaccination during COVID-19 in Madagascar

Young Sylvania Randriambelo breastfeeds her 2-month-old baby, as she…
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Launching of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook to improve the health of Mothers and Babies by Dr Hon K. K. Jagutpal, Minister of Health and Wellness in the presence of Regional Health Directors, Director General Health Services and WHO Representative in Mauritius, Dr Laurent Musango

Mauritius launched the Maternal Child Health Handbook to improve Mother and Child Health

Port Louis.  The Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Honorable…
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WHO Team Hands Over Maternity Delivery Solar Kits to the MOH in Asmara

WHO Eritrea Boost of Maternal Health Services

WHO Supplies vital health service delivery equipment to support the…
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