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Ethiopia Marks World Patient Safety Day 2024, Calls for Improved Diagnostic Safety

Ethiopia Marks World Patient Safety Day 2024, Calls for Improved Diagnostic Safety

Addis Ababa, September 18, 2024 – Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, in…
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Devastating West and Central Africa floods affect over 4 million people, raise health risks

Devastating West and Central Africa floods affect over 4 million people, raise health risks

Widespread flooding in West and Central Africa has affected more than…
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WHO is enhancing mpox surveillance in South Sudan

With USAID’s support, WHO is enhancing mpox surveillance in South Sudan

Despite global efforts, mpox remains a significant public health…
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Namibia media training on universal health coverage

Empowering health journalism in Namibia: A Workshop on Universal Health Coverage and Public Health Reporting

The World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the…
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A group photo of participants from WHO, NDOH, MSF, UNICEF and other stakeholders at the JEE

South Africa Completes Joint External Evaluation to Strengthen Health Security

The World Health Organization (WHO) has been supporting countries to…
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E-learning hub to enhance emergency preparedness and support other health programs

WHO Supports Botswana to Establish E-Learning Hub for Emergency Preparedness and Health Programs

The WHO Country Office has supported the government of Botswana in…
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Botswana Observes Patient Safety Day 2024: Emphasizing Accurate Diagnosis for Safer Healthcare

Botswana joined the global community in commemorating Patient Safety…
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WHO delivers 33.5 metric tonnes of medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

WHO delivers 33.5 metric tonnes of medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa – In its largest air cargo shipment to the African region…
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