Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa chairs the HHA meeting flanked by other partners
Regional Directors renew commitment for strengthened health…
Regional Directors renew commitment for strengthened health in Africa
Nairobi, October 19, 2018 - The 10th Harmonization for Health in Africa (HHA) annual Regional Directors meeting has ended in Nairobi with a renewed…
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The RRT team conducting investigations in the community
The Ministry of Health of South Sudan successfully conducts…
The Ministry of Health of South Sudan successfully conducts its first ever diagnostic test for Ebola
Juba 15 October, 2018 – South Sudan has successfully conducted its first ever laboratory test for Ebola using the emergency management and laboratory…
19 October 2018  |  Read more
Zimbabwe to vaccinate 1.4 million people against cholera in Harare
Zimbabwe to vaccinate 1.4 million people against cholera in…
Zimbabwe to vaccinate 1.4 million people against cholera in Harare
3 October 2018, Harare – The Government of Zimbabwe with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners is launching today an oral…
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WHO and Africa CDC deepen collaboration on improving health security in the region
WHO and Africa CDC deepen collaboration on improving health…
WHO and Africa CDC deepen collaboration on improving health security in the region
10 October 2018, Brazzaville –  The World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union Commission (AUC) through its Africa Centres for…
03 October 2018  |  Read more

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WHO supports Member States of the Region to strengthen their capacity to generate information, evidence and knowledge, disseminate health-related literature, share and…
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Public Health Surveillance
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Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial Resistance
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Events

The second Africa Health Forum: Achieving Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Africa
26 March 2019

The second Africa Health Forum - Achieving Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Africa: The Africa we want to see

The Forum is scheduled to take place in Praia, Cabo Verde from 26 - 28 March 2019.

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World Health Organization Africa Innovation Challenge
19 November 2018

World Health Organization Africa Innovation Challenge: Promoting African Solutions for Africa’s Health

WHO Africa Innovation Challenge Promoting African Solutions for Africa’s Health The World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region has launched the WHO Africa Innovation Challenge. This

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The third Inter-Ministerial  Conference on Health and Environment: Working at the intersection of health and environment
06 November 2018

The third Inter-Ministerial  Conference on Health and Environment: Working at the intersection of health and environment

In August 2008, more than 300 participants from 52 African countries gathered in Libreville, Gabon to attend the first Inter-Ministerial Conference on Health and Environment in Africa (IMCHE).

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Zero tolerance for Sexual abuse and fraud

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News from Countries

Dr Paul Mainuka, Representative to WHO Ethiopia a.i. addressing the paricpants of the launching
Ethiopia
The MoH launches the 7th round National Health Account (NHA)
Addis Ababa, Oct. 18 2018: Ethiopia launches the 7th round National…
WHO and the Ministry of Health train members of the Armed Forces on Ebola Case Management
Uganda
WHO and the Ministry of Health Train Members of the Armed Forces on Ebola Case Management
Mukono, 29 October 2018:- The World Health Organization (WHO) is…
A patient supported by a relative into a health facility in Abuja
Nigeria
Government and partners redouble efforts to beat breast cancer in Nigeria
Abuja, 27 October, 2018 - There is now a renewed determination in…
UN staff engage in Cardiovascular work out exercises at the UN day
Uganda
Uganda's Prime Minister lauds WHO for the support during disease outbreak emergencies
Kampala, 26 October 2018:- The Prime Minister of Uganda the Right…

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Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals with 169 targets that all 191 UN Member States have agreed to try to achieve by the year 2030.

 

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