Month: July 2026

Respiratory virus surveillance in the WHO African Region Epidemiological Week 26, June 22 to 28 2026

Respiratory virus surveillance in the WHO African Region Epidemiological Week 26, June 22 to 28 2026 [email protected] Fri, 31/07/2026 – 20:19 InfluenzaDuring Epiweek 26, 22 countries in the WHO African region (WHO AFR) contributed virological data for analysis – Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, …

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WHO Ghana 2026 2nd Quarter Newsletter

WHO Ghana 2026 2nd Quarter Newsletter [email protected] Thu, 30/07/2026 – 21:50 The second quarter of 2026 highlights WHO Ghana’s continued support to national health priorities through strong partnerships, technical leadership and strategic engagement. Key moments include the launch of Ghana’s Free Primary Health Care initiative, the visit of the WHO Regional Director for Africa, and …

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Semi Annual Newsletter (January-June 2026)

Semi Annual Newsletter (January-June 2026) [email protected] Thu, 30/07/2026 – 12:26 Warm greetings from the Smiling Coast of Africa.  It is my pleasure to present the achievements and milestones highlighted in this report, which reflect the collective efforts of the Government of The Gambia, health workers, communities, partners, and the World Health Organization in advancing the …

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VACANCY: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT (G5)

VACANCY: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT (G5) [email protected] Wed, 29/07/2026 – 15:09 1. Position Information Position Attribute Description Position Title Programme Assistant Grade G5 Career Stream Operational Nature of Position Special Service Agreement (SSA) Duty Station/Division Country Support Unit (CSU) –  Maseru, The Kingdom of  Lesotho     2. Job Profile Summary The Programme Assistant under the guidance …

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EBOLA BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS DISEASE OUTBREAK Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda Weekly External Situation Report 11, Data as of 26 July 2026

EBOLA BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS DISEASE OUTBREAK Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda Weekly External Situation Report 11, Data as of 26 July 2026 [email protected] Tue, 28/07/2026 – 16:31 Event descriptionThe Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continued to intensify during the reporting period, with sustained transmission, increasing mortality, and …

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Infodemic Trends Report- Special issue on the Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease 01–30 June 2026

Infodemic Trends Report- Special issue on the Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease 01–30 June 2026 [email protected] Fri, 24/07/2026 – 08:27 📢 The latest Infodemic Insights report from the Africa Infodemic Response Alliance (AIRA) is now available! Over the past few weeks, you may have noticed fewer updates from us as our team has been fully engaged …

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The Virus Will Not Wait—Neither Can We: Two Months Into the Ebola Emergency

The Virus Will Not Wait—Neither Can We: Two Months Into the Ebola Emergency 22 July 2026 [email protected] Wed, 22/07/2026 – 10:50   Statement by Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa  Today marks two months since the WHO Director-General declared the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of …

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Scaling up PEN‑Plus: expanding life-saving care for severe noncommunicable diseases in Africa

Scaling up PEN‑Plus: expanding life-saving care for severe noncommunicable diseases in Africa [email protected] Tue, 21/07/2026 – 14:05 Severe noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) remain a significant yet often overlooked driver of preventable illness and death across the African Region. These conditions disproportionately affect children, Preface © WHO Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi WHO Regional Director for Africa adolescents …

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Regional framework for accelerating implementation of the Global oral health action plan: addressing oral diseases as part of noncommunicable diseases towards universal health coverage and health for all by 2030

Regional framework for accelerating implementation of the Global oral health action plan: addressing oral diseases as part of noncommunicable diseases towards universal health coverage and health for all by 2030 [email protected] Mon, 20/07/2026 – 14:18 Oral health is integral to general health and well-being, yet it has long been neglected. Consequently, oral diseases have become …

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