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Salome Meyer

Civil society’s critical role in new face of cancer care in South Africa

The official launch in 2017 by South Africa’s former Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, of two new national cancer treatment policies was not just a critical breakthrough in the fight against diseases identified among the leading causes of death of the country’s women.

A “One WHO approach” for Malaria elimination in the African Region

A “One WHO approach” for Malaria elimination in the African Region

Although there has been progress in reducing malaria in Africa, most notably with the declaration of Algeria as malaria-free earlier this year, the disease is still the primary health problem in many countries.

Ministers of Health agree next steps for Sahel Malaria Elimination Initiative

Ministers of Health agree next steps for Sahel Malaria Elimination Initiative

Health ministers from the Sahel agree to work more closely to end malaria in the region by 2030 and proposed the creation of a fund to bridge critical gaps in essential medicines and supplies for malaria response.

Simulation exercise in Conakry, Guinea

WHO celebrates big step forward in improving health security in the African region

WHO reached an important milestone globally today with the completion of the 100th Joint External Evaluation —a voluntary assessment of a country’s ability to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats.

Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng (black suit) addresses a gathering in Arua district about Ebola Virus Disease. Looking on is the WHO Representative in Uganda, Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam (WHO branded jacket)

As Ebola Disease Transmission is interrupted in Kasese District, Arua goes on high alert following confirmation of a case near the border

Kampala, 6th July 2019:- All people who came into contact with the confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in Kasese district yesterday completed 21 days of

Ambassadors demonstrating Handwashing

Empowering students to become powerful change agents against antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria

Abuja, 5 July, 2019 – With financial support of Global Affairs Canada, and in partnership with the Dr Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Health Trust (DRASA) , the &nb

RD Visit

Restoring essential health services after Cyclone Idai in Mozambique

More than 50 health facilities across Sofala Province, Mozambique, suffered serious damage from Cyclone Idai.

Launch of Scale-up Plan for Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment

Uganda Launches Scale-up Plan for Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment

Kampala, 4th July 2019: - The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, launched a 100-Day Accelerated Scale-up plan for Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment (