Month: February 2025

Publications [email protected] Fri, 28/02/2025 – 08:33 Eswatini has launched its NHSSP for 2024-2028, marking a significant milestone in its healthcare journey. This five-year plan is designed to enhance the country’s healthcare system with a focus on achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key Features of the Plan: Alignment with …

NATIONAL HEALTH SECTOR STRATEGIC PLAN 2024/25 – 2027/2028 Read More »

Publications [email protected] Wed, 26/02/2025 – 10:23 The convergence of life sciences, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence presents a unique and powerful opportunity to address many of the world’s pressing health challenges. With rapid advancements in these fields, new possibilities emerge for disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment—offering immense potential to improve global health outcomes.  However, alongside these …

Piloting of the global guidance framework for the responsible use of the life sciences Read More »

Publications [email protected] Mon, 24/02/2025 – 14:18 AIRA Infodemic Trends Report 11-18 February 2025 .pdf882.64 KB Rapport sur les tendances infodémiques de l’AIRA du 11-18 Février 2025 .pdf697.07 KB

Publications [email protected] Mon, 24/02/2025 – 10:27 In the broader context of universal health coverage (UHC) and reducing premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), diabetes presents significant social and economic challenges, particularly in developing countries. Its multifaceted causes, including lifestyle, genetics, and environmental factors, contribute to its escalating prevalence worldwide. Download the document

Publications [email protected] Mon, 24/02/2025 – 10:25 Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when either the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.  Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Hyperglycaemia, or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes. Over time, …

The Global Diabetes Compact : What you need to know Read More »

Publications [email protected] Thu, 20/02/2025 – 10:49 In the second quarter of 2024, the Regional Office’s Emergency Response Programme (EMR) led coordinated health interventions across multiple acute and protracted emergencies, including two newly graded crises and several ungraded events. As of the end of June, WHO was actively monitoring 163 events (134 outbreaks and 29 humanitarian …

African Region: quarterly emergency preparedness and response, quarter 2, 2024 Read More »

Publications [email protected] Wed, 19/02/2025 – 08:26 This document provides an overview of five ‘legacy elements’ that have served the countries of the African Region over the past decade as they responded to an increasingly complex and challenging health landscape. These legacy elements, each unique in their design and approach, have made a significant impact on …

Saving lives – sustaining transformative public health initiatives in Africa: legacy elements of the work of the Regional Director Read More »

Publications [email protected] Tue, 18/02/2025 – 10:03 AIRA Infodemic Trends Report 1-10 February 2025.pdf739.88 KB Rapport sur les tendances Infodémiques 01-10 Février 2025.pdf686.82 KB

Publications [email protected] Mon, 17/02/2025 – 19:02 The WHO Botswana 4th Quarter Newsletter highlights the remarkable strides made in building resilient health systems. From combating infectious diseases to addressing climate change, road safety, and social well-being, this quarter has been defined by dedication, collaboration, and impact. A major milestone was the completion of Botswana’s Climate Change …

WHO Botswana Q4 newsletter 2024 Read More »