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Ministry of Health Officials, Partners and the general public march through the city to create awareness

Minister of Health Calls For Increased Advocacy About The Dangers of Tobacco Consumption

Kampala 31 May 2019:- World No Tobacco Day 2019 was commemorated in…
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Temperature screening at Mpondwe Border point in Kasese District

Over 18 million dollars spent to prepare for Ebola Virus Disease in Uganda

Kampala, 30th May 2019:- The government of Uganda and partners have…
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 Dr Hon Anwar Husnoo, Minister of Health and Quality of Life receiving the ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from Dr Laurent Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius on behalf of Dr Tedros, Director General and Dr Moeti, Regional Director of the World Health Organization during the celebration of the World No-Tobacco Day 2019

Mauritius Awarded ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for World No-Tobacco Day 2019

The efforts made by the Republic of Mauritius and its commitment and…
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Dr Moeti with Ms. Carole Lanteri, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Principality to the United Nations Office in Geneva

WHO and the Principality of Monaco forge new ties to end malaria in Africa’s Sahel region

Geneva, Switzerland, 29 May 2019 – With 93% of all malaria…
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Dr Olu handing over the keys to Honorable Minister for Health, Dr Riek Gai Kok

The Government of Japan and WHO donate six ambulances to boost health service delivery in South Sudan

Juba, 28 May 2019 – Six new ambulances, donated this week (Tuesday,…
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President Danny Faure, Health Minister Jean-Paul Adam and other dignitaries at the launching ceremony

Seychelles launches its third multi-sectorial National Strategic Plan for HIV, AIDS and Viral Hepatitis to guide interventions for the next five years

Victoria, Seychelles, 22nd May 2019 - The HIV epidemic remains one of…
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Man with fully swollen legs

WHO sustains Lymphatic Filariasis treatments in over 500 local government areas across Nigeria

Abuja 28 May 2019 - The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently…
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With Bakhita on her lap, Tereza encourages Ajonga to breastfeed her granddaughter, baby Akot.

In South Sudan, grandmothers breastfeed malnourished grandchildren

It’s a busy morning at the inpatient unit for malnourished children…
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