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Hon. Mrs Zainab Bangura delivering statement

Ministry of Health Holds Dialogue on Human Resources for Health Policy and Plan

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) conducted policy dialogue on the first National Human Resources for Health (HRH) Policy and Strategic Plan (2012-2016) at the Bintum

Heads of State endorse the establishment of the African Public Health Emergency Fund (APHEF)

Addis Ababa, 16 July 2012 – African Heads of State and Government, have endorsed the establishment of the African Public Health Emergency Fund (APHEF), introduc

Heads of State reaffirm commitment to intensify multi-sectoral efforts towards Malaria elimination

Addis Ababa, 15 July 2012 – In a high level meeting chaired by H.E.

Dr Sambo commends the revitalization and expansion of AIDS Watch Africa for stronger leadership and resource mobilization

Addis Ababa, 14 July 2012 --The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Sambo, has commended the commitment and actions being take

Okello Mobilises Rotary for Polio Eradication

The Representative of the World Health Organisation in Nigeria, Dr.

62nd Session of WHO AFRO Programme Subcommittee begins in Brazzaville, Congo

Dr Sambo calls on national parliaments to protect the poor against catastrophic health expenditures

The World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Sambo has today highlighted the critical role that national parliaments can play in the adoption of universal

Good health is a pre-requisite for sustainable development, says WHO Director-General