Month: February 2025

Publications [email protected] Fri, 14/02/2025 – 14:00 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is currently one of the most significant global threats as it jeopardizes the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in areas such as health, poverty, food security, and the environment. In May 2015, the World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted a Global Action Plan (GAP) …

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Publications [email protected] Thu, 13/02/2025 – 11:07 Uganda has so far recorded 2,896 confirmed cases of mpox and 19 deaths. Mpox Outbreak in Uganda Situation Update – 11 February 20255.8 MB

Publications [email protected] Thu, 13/02/2025 – 09:25 South Sudan IDSR Weekly Bulletin Week 5, 27 January – 2 February 20251.5 MB South Sudan IDSR Weekly Bulletin Week 02, 6 – 12 January 20251.8 MB South Sudan IDSR Weekly Bulletin Week 01, 30 December 2024 – 5 January 20251.8 MB

A Decade of Transformation 2015–2024 date Wed, 12/02/2025 – 12:00 [email protected] Wed, 12/02/2025 – 10:43 Subtitle Improving the Health of the People of Africa

Publications [email protected] Wed, 12/02/2025 – 08:33 This Legacy Book, reflecting a decade of achievements by the WHO Regional Director, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, and her team at the WHO Secretariat in the African Region between 2015 and 2025, pays tribute to the bold leadership style of the first-ever woman to hold this position on the continent. …

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Publications [email protected] Mon, 10/02/2025 – 09:46 The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with WHO and Africa CDC, launched the Zambia 2021 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) Country Report in December 2024. The report provides the latest statistics on tobacco use among adolescents in Zambia and offers valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and health professionals.  The …

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Publications [email protected] Sat, 08/02/2025 – 12:38 Uganda has so far registered 2671 confirmed cases of mpox  with 19 deaths Mpox Outbreak in Uganda Situation Update – 04 February 20256.22 MB

Publications [email protected] Thu, 06/02/2025 – 16:44 Rwanda’s national health sector is focused on the equitable delivery of high-quality health services. The Government of Rwanda (GoR) recognizes that developing human resources in the health sector is a critical factor to the well-being of the population. Development of the health workforce has been guided by the Human …

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Publications [email protected] Tue, 04/02/2025 – 14:29 Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer- related deaths among women globally. In 2022, there were 2.3 million new cases and over 666 000 deaths worldwide, with sub-Saharan Africa contributing 146 130 cases and 71 662 deaths. The Region faces rapid increases in breast cancer incidence and mortality, …

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Publications [email protected] Tue, 04/02/2025 – 13:46 This Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African region. This week’s articles cover: Sudan Virus Disease in Uganda Marburg Virus Disease in the United Republic of Tanzania Complex Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Week 05: 27 January – 02 February …

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