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African leaders call for urgent action to revitalize routine immunization

African leaders call for urgent action to revitalize routine immunization

African heads of state today agreed on key measures to revamp routine…
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A child receiving a dose of Oral Polio Vaccine

Over 33 million children vaccinated against wild poliovirus in southern Africa

A year since Malawi confirmed its first case of wild poliovirus type…
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WHO welcomes Canadian commitment of CAD$ 30 million to reinforce COVID-19 vaccination efforts and strengthen health systems in Africa

WHO welcomes Canadian commitment of CAD$ 30 million to reinforce COVID-19 vaccination efforts and strengthen health systems in Africa

A CAD$ 30million project in partnership with Canada’s Global…
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A happy mother near Lilongwe smiles relieved after getting her child vaccinated against polio

Over 33 million children vaccinated against wild poliovirus in southern Africa

Lusaka – A year since Malawi confirmed its first case of wild…
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Commemoration of the World Cancer Day 2023 in Mauritius

Mauritius strives to reducing barriers to life-saving preventive services and awareness raising to fight cancer

Mauritius marked the World Cancer 2023 at national level with high…
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Over 33 million children vaccinated against wild poliovirus in southern Africa

Over 33 million children vaccinated against wild poliovirus in southern Africa

A year since Malawi confirmed its first case of wild poliovirus type…
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Participants at the Nutrition Symposium

Uganda Government, stakeholders root for improved nutrition

Uganda's Ministry of Health (MOH), with support from World Health…
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Child being vaccinated with oral polio vaccine

Experts accede to Nigeria’s progress, highlight areas of focus for maintaining polio-free status

The 39th Expert Review Committee (ERC) for Polio Eradication and…
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