Publications [email protected] Tue, 08/04/2025 – 12:59 In the first quarter of 2024, the WHO African Region faced multiple health emergencies that tested the resilience and rapid response capabilities of health systems. As of 30 March 2024, WHO was actively monitoring 105 outbreaks and 29 humanitarian events in the African Region. Of these, 17 were graded …
Publications [email protected] Tue, 08/04/2025 – 12:43 Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a significant cause of heart failure globally, with over 40.5 million people affected worldwide in 2019. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 23% of RHD cases worldwide, with an estimated prevalence rate of 10.31 cases per 1000 people. Addressing the diverse challenges to RHD prevention and …
World Tuberculosis Day 2025 24 March 2025 johanna.nambah… Fri, 14/03/2025 – 07:43 National Commemoration date: 28 March 2025 Where: Tsandi District, Omusati region Main speakers: Minister of Health and Social Services, and WHO Representative The World Tuberculosis Day is observed annually on 24 March, to highlight the urgent need to end tuberculosis – the …
World Health Day 13 March 2025 [email protected] Thu, 13/03/2025 – 11:22 Date for Commemoration: 7 April 2025 Where: Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region Main Speakers: Minister of Health and Social Services and WHO Representative World Health Day is commemorated annually on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of World Health Organization (WHO) …
Publications [email protected] Thu, 13/03/2025 – 10:18 AIRA Infodemic Trends Report 27 February- 5 March 2025 .pdf2.65 MB Rapport sur les tendances infodémiques de l’AIRA du 27 Février-5 Mars 2025 .pdf1.83 MB
Publications [email protected] Wed, 12/03/2025 – 14:12 Nigeria has the largest population in Africa, estimated at over 200 million, and, with a median age of 18, substantial population expansion is forecast. This large population, combined with a high fertility rate, high disease burden and lower-than-average adult literacy rate, has a significant impact on the health sector. …
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Publications [email protected] Wed, 12/03/2025 – 13:29 Oral health is essential for overall well-being, enabling individuals to eat, speak, and socialize without pain, discomfort, or disease. The mouth, comprising teeth, muscles, tongue, soft tissues, and salivary glands, plays a crucial role in nourishment, immunity, and disease prevention. Poor oral health negatively impacts general health, productivity, and …
Publications [email protected] Mon, 10/03/2025 – 09:45 In 2024, WHO Angola continued to provide support to strengthen Angola’s health system through strategic support in policy development, immunization, as well as emergency preparedness and response. High-level engagements with MoH and partners advanced key health priorities, while WHO supported the revision of essential health policies, including Angola’s basic …
Publications [email protected] Mon, 10/03/2025 – 09:37 Uganda has so far registered 3833 confirmed cases of mpox and 31 deaths Mpox Outbreak in Uganda Situation Update – 04 March 20256.71 MB
Publications [email protected] Wed, 05/03/2025 – 09:08 AIRA Infodemic Trends Report 19-26 February 2025 _0.pdf1.08 MB Rapport sur les tendances infodémiques de l’AIRA du 19-26 Février 2025 _0.pdf1.73 MB
