Southern Africa faces acute surge in cholera due to floods, displacement 26 February 2026 [email protected] Thu, 26/02/2026 – 13:58 Brazzaville — Cholera cases in Southern Africa region have risen by over seven times in the first six weeks of 2026 compared with the same period the year before due to severe flooding triggered by cyclones, …
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Publications [email protected] Thu, 26/02/2026 – 13:48 This Bulletin provides standardized updates on eSURV/ISS implementation, key performance indicators in WHO AFRO, aiding stakeholders in monitoring active surveillance progress, addressing gaps, and guiding evidence-based decisions at regional and national, and subnational levels.
Publications [email protected] Thu, 26/02/2026 – 13:37 In 2025, despite funding cuts and operational challenges, polio environmental surveillance across the African Region demonstrated remarkable resilience and strategic adaptation. With over 500 active surveillance sites, environmental sampling accounted for 56% of poliovirus detections, and in four countries, it was the only source of outbreak detection. Key optimization …
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Publications [email protected] Tue, 24/02/2026 – 14:56 The WHO in Burkina Faso 2024–2025 Biennial Report documents major public health achievements delivered in a context marked by security constraints, population displacement, and climate‑related pressures. A key milestone during the biennium was the scale-up of the malaria vaccine across all 70 health districts, representing a critical advance in …
Publications [email protected] Mon, 16/02/2026 – 10:12 WHO South Africa’s Quarter 4 Newsletter (October–December 2025) highlights key results delivered with national counterparts, partners and communities. This edition captures two notable moments: South Africa’s hosting of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, and the official visit to South Africa by Dr Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for …
Eswatini assumes the chair of East, Southern and Central Africa Health Community 12 February 2026 [email protected] Thu, 12/02/2026 – 14:38 Ezulwini—Eswatini has assumed the chair of the East, Southern and Central Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) conference following the 76th Health Ministers Conference held in Ezulwini from 30th January to 5th February 2026. The conference brought …
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Shaping the Next Global Strategy on Digital Health (2028–2033): African Region Stakeholder Consultation Webinar 12 February 2026 [email protected] Wed, 11/02/2026 – 09:55 Consultation Webinar: Global Strategy on Digital Health (2028–2033) WHO African Region – Structured stakeholder inputs to inform the successor strategy (2028–2033) and strengthen alignment with the WSIS Action Line on eHealth. Background and …
Publications [email protected] Thu, 05/02/2026 – 22:19 In 2025, Angola faced significant public health challenges, including outbreaks of cholera, poliomyelitis and measles, in a context marked by structural vulnerabilities and high pressure on the health system. At the same time, important progress was recorded, reinforcing the country’s trajectory towards Universal Health Coverage, with the continued technical …
Publications [email protected] Thu, 05/02/2026 – 10:52 This one-page overview highlights Africa’s progress toward polio eradication in 2025, showcasing key impact figures, surveillance performance, and coordinated vaccination efforts across the region. With over 200 million children protected, a 50% drop in detections compared to 2024, and strengthened laboratory capacity, the data shows encouraging momentum—while underscoring the …
Publications [email protected] Tue, 03/02/2026 – 09:14 The Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control(DPC) Cluster, WHO Regional Office for Africa, is delighted to share the 2025 report on responding to communicable and noncommunicable diseases in the Region. The Cluster has made significant progress towards ending disease in Africa and promising healthier lives to our populations in …
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