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Group photograph of TB Parliamentary Caucus and other invited guest at the launching

Ghana launches the Parliamentary TB Caucus

Ghana on 02 August, 2018 made strides when it launched its…

Centre (from left to right) : In light blue jacket, Baba Idris Haliru, Dr Andrew Mbewe (WHO) and Mrs Abigael Molme (Molme Foundation). Behind: Some of the beneficiaries of the intervention at Goza IDP camp.

Nigerian Government partners with the World Health Organization to improve healthy ageing

Abuja, 8 August, 2018 - Baba Idris Halilu Ibrahim is a retiree…

Dr Kaluwa interacts with a nursing mother at a Postnatal Clinic

Ghana Health Service and its Health Partners engage the media during Breastfeeding Week

As part activities of the 2018 breastfeeding week celebration in…

Preventive measles vaccination campaign for displaced and host community, Gedeo Zone

Ethiopia launches an integrated measles, vitamin A, and deworming campaign for displaced people in Gedeo Zone

The Ethiopian Ministry of Health has launched a preventive measles…

Group photo of participants NAPSH Seychelles

WHO and partners take first step to develop National Action Plan for Health Security to improve emergency preparedness

Seychelles, 6th August 2018 - Ministry of Health in collaboration…

Ministry of Health, WHO and partners conduct first mission to evaluate Ebola outbreak in Mangina, in North Kivu

Ministry of Health, WHO and partners conduct first mission to evaluate Ebola outbreak in Mangina, in North Kivu.

The Ministy of Health (MOH) conducted a joint mission on 2…

100 Men March to stop violence against women and children

WHO participates in the 100 Men March against the scourge of violence against women and children

As part of the centenary celebrations of former President Nelson…

Tobacco: deadly in any form or disguise

WHO supports South Africa’s draft bill to control Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems

The Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill…