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Des vies sauvées : l’impact d’un service d’ambulance auprès des réfugiés maliens

Ambulance service delivers lifesaving care to Malian refugees in Mauritania

Mberra – In the remote southeastern corner of Mauritania, more than…
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Ethiopia launches groundbreaking UN initiative to prevent child wasting

Ethiopia launches groundbreaking UN initiative to prevent child wasting

The Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health…
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South Sudan launches and signs off the One Health Strategic Plan and the 2nd National Action Plan for Health Security

South Sudan launches and signs off the One Health Strategic Plan and the 2nd National Action Plan for Health Security (2025-2030)

Juba –To strengthen preparedness and response to public health…
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South Sudan launches second phase of R21 malaria vaccine introduction in 52 counties to protect children

South Sudan launches second phase of R21 malaria vaccine introduction in 52 counties to protect children

Juba, 12 August 2025 – Malaria is endemic across all regions of South…
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How WHO helped in Moyale city fight a Mpox outbreak

How WHO helped in Moyale city fight a Mpox outbreak

On 24 May 2025, Moyale Hospital reported a suspected case of Mpox in…
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Joint Statement by WHO and UNICEF Uganda Country Offices on the commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week

Joint Statement by WHO and UNICEF Uganda Country Offices on the commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week

Kampala – Every year the first week of August is designated as the…
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Mobilização comunitária

Faith, Trust, and Vaccines: How Community Leaders Are Protecting Children Against Polio in Angola

With his staff in hand and the firm voice of someone on a mission,…
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Improving access to maternal health care in Burkina Faso

Improving access to maternal health care in Burkina Faso

"During my first pregnancy three years ago, I had to travel 45 km…
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