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Publications [email protected] Tue, 14/05/2024 – 16:54 In August 2020, the African Region accomplished an extraordinary milestone by achieving the certification as free of indigenous wild poliovirus. This remarkable achievement came after years of dedicated efforts, and the region has remained steadfast in its commitment to eradicating all forms of polio, safeguarding children from the devastating …

Polio Eradication Efforts (2023 highlights of the polio response in Africa). Read More »

Publications [email protected] Tue, 14/05/2024 – 13:43 Since the implementation of the WHO Transformation Agenda, the External Relations, Partnerships and Governing Bodies (EPG) Unit has proven a crucial role towards successfully operationalizing WHO’s mandate through the 13th General Programme of Work. The expectations of donors and partners have been realized and efforts to diversify strategic partnerships and …

External Relations, Partnerships and Governing Bodies (EPG) 2022-2023 Biennium Report Read More »

Publications [email protected] Tue, 14/05/2024 – 13:32 In 2023, the Communications Unit (COM) and the External Relations, Partnerships, and Governing Bodies Unit (EPG) worked towards amplifying partner recognition at both regional and country levels. The 2023 strategy focused on further enhancing Partner Recognition by: Acknowledging more partners, Producing more content related to emergencies, Increasing donor content output, Ensuring that WCOs …

WHO AFRO Partners Recognition 2023 Report Read More »

Publications [email protected] Tue, 14/05/2024 – 09:37 Measles Outbreak and Response Weekly Situation Update_Week 17, 2024453.23 KB Measles Outbreak and Response Weekly Situation Update_Week 16, 2024544.38 KB Measles Outbreak and Response Weekly Situation Update_Week 15, 2024519.8 KB Measles Outbreak and Response Weekly Situation Update_Week 14, 2024547.61 KB

Publications [email protected] Mon, 13/05/2024 – 10:06 This Newsletter gives a brief of what was done between January and March 2024 in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Enjoy the read.  This Newsletter gives a brief of what was done between July and September 2023 in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Enjoy the read. 31.04 MB

Publications [email protected] Fri, 10/05/2024 – 19:51 This Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African region. This week’s articles cover: Cholera in Zimbabwe Dengue in Sao Tome and Principe Cholera in Burundi Week 16: 15 – 21 April 2024

Publications [email protected] Fri, 10/05/2024 – 15:11 The Regional Rehabilitation Meeting report by the WHO Regional Office for Africa highliths critical issues and opportunities in rehabilitation in African countries. There are significant gaps in rehabilitation services, with at least 63% of people in need not receiving the required care. This gap is attributed to increased rehabilitation …

Increasing access to quality rehabilitation services in Africa: Regional rehabilitation meeting: 21–23 November 2023, Addis Ababa. Read More »

Publications [email protected] Thu, 09/05/2024 – 13:10 EPR ROADMAP 2023 TO 2025.pdf16.13 MB

Publications [email protected] Thu, 09/05/2024 – 09:49 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been a health policy challenge for the past 75 years, although response has varied greatly over time, and between countries and regions. Every year at least 700,000 people die from drug-resistant infections. If AMR remains unchecked, the annual death toll could rise to 10 million …

Technical guidance and aide-mémoire on good manufacturing practice inspection of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities with focus on reducing the incidence of antimicrobial resistance Read More »