Publications [email protected] Fri, 01/08/2025 – 15:03 The World Health Organization (WHO) works to support and improve health for everyone. Its main roles include: To provide leadership on matters critical to health and engage in partnerships where joint action is needed; To shape the research agenda and stimulate the generation, translation, and dissemination of valuable knowledge …
Publications [email protected] Fri, 01/08/2025 – 10:40 The WHO Nairobi Emergency Hub provides crucial support to countries across the Eastern and Southern Africa subregion to strengthen health emergency preparedness and to ensure quick and effective response. The Nairobi Hub Bulletin, launched in July 2025, aims to provide more information on the Hub’s mandate, key activities and …
Publications [email protected] Thu, 31/07/2025 – 12:05 Dear Colleagues and Partners, As we approach the second half of the year and the upcoming United Nations High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs), African nations continue to demonstrate a proactive and positive approach to these pervasive health challenges. The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region remains steadfast in …
DPC Non Communicable Diseases Bulletin – Issue 2: Fighting NCDs, Saving Lives in Africa Read More »
Publications [email protected] Thu, 31/07/2025 – 11:27 This report offers an overview of infodemic insights in WHO African Region between 26 June – 9 July 2025 including: Public health emergencies: mpox and cholera Immunization: typhoid vaccine, measles and vaccine production Other: malaria treatments and HIV prevention For more information please contact : Salif Diarra diarrasa …
AIRA Infodemic Trends Report 26 June – 9 July 2025 Read More »
Publications [email protected] Wed, 30/07/2025 – 17:46 BOLETIM CÓLERA 203.pdf958.33 KB
Publications [email protected] Wed, 30/07/2025 – 12:55 The successful containment and conclusion of the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Tanzania stands as a powerful example of national leadership, international solidarity, and the strength of coordinated public health action. Response to Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Tanzania.pdf6.49 MB
Publications [email protected] Tue, 29/07/2025 – 14:14 The United Republic of Tanzania has been awarded US$25 million from the Pandemic Fund to enhance national health security and pandemic preparedness. This core funding is further supported by US$7 million in co-investment and US$6.7 million in co-financing, mobilized through a strong coalition of technical and financial partners. Project …
Project Brief : Strengthening Health Security in Tanzania Read More »
Publications [email protected] Sat, 26/07/2025 – 20:21 This edition of the WHO Ghana newsletter highlights key support provided over the period—including expanded access to reproductive health services, strengthened immunization systems, emergency preparedness, digital health improvements, and cross-sector collaboration. Together with partners, we continue to support the Government of Ghana to work towards building a resilient, equitable …
Publications [email protected] Thu, 24/07/2025 – 09:22 Noma is a severe gangrenous disease that affects the mouth and face, most commonly seen in malnourished children aged 2 to 6 years living in conditions of extreme poverty. Accurately estimating the burden of noma is challenging, as many cases go undiagnosed, untreated, and unreported. This is due to …
Poster for raising awareness and promoting early detection of noma Read More »
Publications [email protected] Wed, 16/07/2025 – 11:18 The second quarter of 2025 has been marked by renewed collaboration and targeted action to strengthen Botswana’s public health systems. WHO Botswana, in close partnership with the Ministry of Health and regional institutions such as Africa CDC and UN agencies, continued to drive key initiatives aimed at improving health …
