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A household using a LLIN at her home to prevent mosquito

Protecting families against malaria using Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets

Abuja, 8 May, 2024 - Malaria remains a significant public health concern in many parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan African countries like Nigeria, where the diseas

a town crier, Mr Usman calling on parent to get their children to the vaccination post to recieve the MenFive vaccine Photo credit – Ayodamola Owoseye

Saving lives in northwest Nigeria with the new MenFive vaccines

Dutse, 8 May, 2024 - It was around 10 am when 55-year-old Usman Alasan, with his megaphone got to the nomadic settlement of Dongawaki, located at Sule Tankarka

Enhancing capacity for my malaria vaccine introduction and rollout in Africa through experience sharing

Enhancing capacity for malaria vaccine introduction and rollout in Africa through experience sharing

As part of efforts to support the wider introduction and rollout of the malaria vaccine, the World Health Organization (WHO), PATH and other partners convened stakeholders from Nigeria, Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire and Liberia to learn from Ghana’s malaria vaccination experience on 16-18 April in Accra, Ghana, and ensure adequate preparation towards new introductions and rollout across these countries.

Rapid response bring relief to flood-affected communities in Kenya

Nairobi ‒ This year’s long rainy season, which typically lasts from March to May every year, has hit Kenya hard, with unexpected heavy rainfall and widespread f

HeRAMS workshop strengthens healthcare decision-making and resilience in Afar Ethiopia

In Semera-Logoa City on May 1st and 2nd, 2024, the Ministry of Health, the Afar Regional Health Bureau, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, and the