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Donation of IPC and laboratory supplies by WHO to the Ministry of Health in Monrovia

WHO Demonstrates Commitment in supporting COVID-19 Response and Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Preparedness in Liberia

The World Health Organization (WHO) on 16th June 2021 delivered a…
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Dr Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius discussing WHO support to the country with His Excellency Mr Prithivirajsing Roopun, the President of the Republic of Mauritius

The President of the Republic of Mauritius discussed COVID-19 Vaccination Programme with the WHO Representative in Mauritius

His Excellency Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun, the President of the…
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WHO awards Ethiopian Official, Ms Heran Gerba in honor of her fight for tobacco control

WHO awards Ethiopian official Ms Heran Gerba in honor of her fight for tobacco control

Addis Ababa - Ms. Heran Gerba, Director General (DG), Ethiopia Food…
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COVID-19 cases surge in Africa, near first wave peak

COVID-19 cases surge in Africa, near first wave peak

COVID-19 cases in Africa are surging by over 20% week-on-week as the…
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(L-R) Mr Tayo Hamzat, the female highest Donor Barrister Hajara, Representative of Minister of Health, highest male donor, Nathan Akpan, and officials of FMOH

Nigeria commemorates 2021 World Blood Donor Day, targets voluntary donations 

Abuja, 16 June, 2021 - Nigerians are encouraged to become voluntary…
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Vaccination campaigns against yellow fever in three Counties ofCentral Equatoria State

Over 56 000 individuals vaccinated against Yellow Fever in Morobo, Lainya and Yei River Counties of Central Equatoria State, South Sudan

The Ministry of Health with support from Eliminate Yellow Fever…
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Giving 110%: Eswatini’s early rollout of COVID-19 vaccines 

Giving 110%: Eswatini’s early rollout of COVID-19 vaccines 

“I didn’t think that I could get COVID out here in my village,” says…
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Blood products collected from donors - photo credit

Donation of blood saves lives, but only a few Nigerians are voluntary non-remunerated donors

Abuja, 15 June, 2021 - "I am a regular blood donor. I usually donate…
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