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A nurse dressing the sore on the face of a patient suffering from Noma (photo credit Ogbeide

Noma: a deadly Neglected Tropical Disease that should not exist

Sokoto, 31 January, 2024 - At age 6, Shamudeen Umaru’s (name changed…
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Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical disease in South Sudan

Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical diseases in South Sudan

Juba – In South Sudan, 19 of the 20 neglected tropical diseases are…
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Participantes ao simpósio

Angola's Achievements in Combating NTDs: The Inspiring Story of Dérica Landa

Dérica Landa, a determined young Angolan, faced a devastating…
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Launch of OCV campaign

Press Release: Zimbabwe launches cholera vaccination to curb the spread

  
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Mother who gave birth to a baby at IDP camp in Mangu interacting with WHO and IOM officials during an assessment of the IDP camp.jpg

Restoring hope to displaced Plateau State communities through coordinated humanitarian response

Jos, 26 January, 2024 - While the world was celebrating Christmas on…
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Tackling challenges to improve cholera treatment in Zambia’s hardest-hit district

Tackling challenges to improve cholera treatment in Zambia’s hardest-hit district

Lusaka ‒ Imeldah Chulu lives near Matero level 1 hospital in Lusaka…
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Angola reinforces cholera preparedness and response measures

Angola reinforces cholera preparedness and response measures

Luanda – With ongoing cholera outbreaks in neighbouring countries,…
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Protocol signature between WHO and UAN

World Health Organization Partners with Universidade Agostinho Neto to Strengthen Health Education and Research in Angola

22nd January 2024 marks a momentous day for health and education in…
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