Samson Mutua, 27, is the first Kenyan to receive lenacapavir, a new injection that protects against HIV for six months with just two doses a year.

Kenya becomes first in East Africa to launch six-month HIV prevention injection

Nairobi
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Dr Karamagi Visit to Josephine Lagu Vice President for Service Cluster

HE Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga receives WHO in a courtesy visit to discuss strengthening cancer care

H.E.
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Southern Africa faces acute surge in cholera due to floods, displacement

Southern Africa faces acute surge in cholera due to floods, displacement

Cholera cases in Southern Africa region have risen by over seven…
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Dr Didier Bakajika, expert à l’OMS Afrique.

Onchocerciasis: How to fight a parasite that threatens eyesight

Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, still affects millions…
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polio

Angola and Namibia Strengthen Joint Response to Polio with Synchronized Border Campaign

The Government of Angola launched a subnational polio vaccination…
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Pandemic Fund Training of Health workers on water safety

Tanzania Strengthens Water Safety Capacity in Morogoro

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WHO prepositions interagency emergency health kits in Fangak

Flooded roads, lifesaving care: how CERF support saved a child in Fangak County, Jonglei State

Juba- When severe flooding submerged large parts of Fangak County in…
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Signing agreement for the construction of a Permanent WHO Country Office Headquarters| Juba, 25 February 2026

South Sudan, WHO seal landmark deal for permanent WHO Headquarters

The Ministry of Health (MoH) - Republic of South Sudan and the World…
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