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WHO Botswana Q4 Newsletter 2025

Publications [email protected] Mon, 02/02/2026 – 14:12 The last quarter of 2025 has been marked by meaningful engagement across districts, ministries, development partners, and communities. From advancing health security and strengthening laboratory systems, to promoting volunteerism, disability inclusion, and multisectoral collaboration, each activity featured in this edition underscores the power of partnership in accelerating national health …

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Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak

Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak 26 January 2026 [email protected] Mon, 26/01/2026 – 09:43 Addis Ababa—The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive …

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South Sudan:WHO Voices from the Field 2026

Publications [email protected] Mon, 26/01/2026 – 06:43 WHO South Sudan’s “Voices from the Field” series highlights field-based efforts to combat health crises, including cholera, measles, and polio, through vaccinations, mobile teams, and community engagement. The reports emphasize strengthening health resilience in conflict-affected areas, improving sanitation, and supporting displaced populations despite severe logistical and security challenges.  WHO …

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Around 1.3 million people affected by severe flooding in Southern Africa

Around 1.3 million people affected by severe flooding in Southern Africa 23 January 2026 [email protected] Sat, 24/01/2026 – 16:00 Brazzaville—Intense rainfall and severe flooding since mid-December 2025 have affected around 1.3 million people in southern Africa, destroyed houses and critical infrastructure and disrupted access to health services, heightening risks of water- and mosquito-borne diseases.  About …

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Noncommunicable diseases and mental health in the WHO African Region progress report 2024

Publications [email protected] Tue, 02/12/2025 – 08:18 Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are leading cause of death worldwide, posing a major challenge to public health and hindering economic development. NCDs are a group of chronic diseases and conditions that result from a combination of genetic, metabolic, environmental and behavioural factors. The most prevalent NCDs – cardiovascular diseases (CVD), …

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