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WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF host training on prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF host training on prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

When an Ebola outbreak was declared in their town on 8 October this…
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Sierra Leone declares measles outbreaks

Ministry of Health and Sanitation declares confirmed measles outbreaks in Kambia District

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) today declared measles…
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Driving vaccine demand in Uganda’s hard-to-reach communities

Driving vaccine demand in Uganda’s hard-to-reach communities

Kampala – Drones, street preachers and district and community leaders…
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UK Med critical care emergency medical team on mission in Mauritania

Ben Zaid Hospital welcomed on Monday, October 11, an emergency…
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Mobile cash in polio response: three things to know

Mobile cash in polio response: three things to know

In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for…
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Less than 10% of African countries to hit key COVID-19 vaccination goal 

Less than 10% of African countries to hit key COVID-19 vaccination goal 

Brazzaville - Just five African countries, less than 10% of…
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Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, WHO Representative and UN Resident Coordinator (Ad Interim) giving his remarks at the UN Day commemoration in Abuja. Photo credit_WHO_Ogbeidee

UN reaffirms commitment to ensuring peace and prosperity for all in Nigeria.  

Abuja, October 25, 2021 - The United Nations System in Nigeria has…
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The Emir of Duste, His Royal Highness Dr Nuhu Muhammadu Sanusi showing off his vaccination card after receiving OCV during the flag-off

Jigawa State, WHO fight outbreak with oral cholera vaccine

Dutse, 26 October, 2021 - Having survived the ongoing cholera…
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