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A group photo of participants at the National International Health Regulations (IHR) Committee to review progress toward IHR (2005) implementation, The Capital Menlyn Maine 20-22 November 2023

Review of the progress towards IHR (2005) implementation in South Africa

The National Department of Health (NDOH) , in collaboration with…
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The Gambia launches national plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance 

The Gambia launches national plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance 

Banjul – Two years ago The Gambia carried out an analysis to better…
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A distinguished lineup from left to right: Dr. John Koku Awoonor-Williams (WHO South Africa), Dr. Sithembile Dlamini-Nqeketo (WHO South Africa) Deputy Minister Sibongiseni Dhlomo (NDOH), Dr. Owen Kaluwa WHO South Africa Representative, Dr Nonhlanhla Dlamini WHO Ethiopia Deputy Country Representative and Mr. Thulani Masilela from the Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (DPME), captured in a memorable photo moment during SAPHC 2023 in East London.

South Africa Hosts first-ever Primary Health Care Conference

From November 14 to 17, 2023, the National Department of Health (NDOH…
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A distinguished lineup from left to right: Dr. John Koku Awoonor-Williams (WHO South Africa), Dr. Sithembile Dlamini-Nqeketo (WHO South Africa) Deputy Minister Sibongiseni Dhlomo (NDOH), Dr. Owen Kaluwa WHO South Africa Representative, Dr Nonhlanhla Dlamini WHO Ethiopia Deputy Country Representative and Mr. Thulani Masilela from the Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (DPME), captured in a memorable photo moment during SAPHC 2023 in East London.

South Africa Hosts first-ever Primary Health Care Conference

From November 14 to 17, 2023, the National Department of Health (NDOH…
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 Shipments to African countries herald final steps toward broader vaccination against malaria

Shipments to African countries herald final steps toward broader vaccination against malaria

More than 330,000 doses of WHO-recommended RTS,S malaria vaccine…
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Ministry and Development partners

Stakeholders commit to ensure zero maternal deaths in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam -  Tanzania lawmakers and development partners…
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Emergency health services offer relief to South Sudanese returnees

Emergency health services offer relief to South Sudanese returnees

Juba ‒ Aboja Malual Chol lives in a transit centre for South Sudanese…
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Ghana reinforces antimicrobial stewardship

Ghana reinforces antimicrobial stewardship

Accra ‒ The death of his mother six years ago was a rude awakening…
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