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WHD Commemoration

Zambia commemorates World Health Day, celebrates WHO 75th Anniversary

World Health Day, commemorated every year on April 7, marks the…
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His Excellency, Dr Hage Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia greeting WHO Representative, Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses during a visit to the Hosea Kutako International Airport in 2020 as part of government preparedness efforts.

Namibia Head of State hails global and national public health achievements on World Health Day

As we commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the World Health…
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Dr Tsitsi Siwela supporting MoHCC immunization campaign

PRESS RELEASE: World Health Organization Turns 75, Commemorates World Health Day with Renewed Commitment to Health for All

Harare, Zimbabwe – This World Health Day, the World Health…
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Launching of the Mauritius National Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Strategic and Action Plan 2022-2026 on 23 March 2023 at Cote d'Or Sports Complex

Mauritius launched the first National Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Strategic and Action Plan to ensure healthy ageing

Port Louis.  The National Integrated Care for Older…
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Ngakudzwe getting his hernia repair

Hope Restored: The Power of Free Surgeries in Transforming Lives of Children in Zimbabwe

By Tatenda Chimbwanda Mutare, Zimbabwe – Nine-year old Ngakudzwe,…
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Global partners commit to improve Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Global partners commit to improve Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Accra, Ghana - Ten Ministries of Health with country, regional and…
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His Excellency Honorable Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), Dr C.D.G.N Chiwenga in Grey

Zimbabwe launches Health Resilience Fund and Strategic Frameworks to bolster Universal Health Coverage

By Tatenda Chimbwanda Harare, Zimbabwe – Universal Health Coverage (…
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Centre Universitaire Hospitalier of Brazzaville

The Government of Japan commits more than half a million dollars to strengthen Surgical, Obstetric and Anaesthesia Care Services in Zimbabwe

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Launching of Mauritius-WHO Country Cooperation Strategy 2023-2026 for scaling up universal health coverage

Port Louis. 19 January 2023.  The third World Health…
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Commemoration of UHC Day 2022 in Liberia

BUILDING RESILLIENT HEALTH SYSTEMS IS KEY TO DELIVERY OF AFFORDABLE AND ESSENTIAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR ALL LIBERIANS—UHC DAY 2022.

12th December 2022, Monrovia: Liberia joined the global community…
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