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The West African Regional Network for TB control (WARN-TB) makes emulators: the Central African Regional Network for TB control is born

The West African Regional Network for TB control (WARN-TB) makes emulators: the Central African Regional Network for TB control is born

The Central African Regional Network for TB Control (CARN TB) is…
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A section of participants of the launching

Eritrea Launched the National Action Plan for Health Security

Eritrea launched the National Health Security Action Plan: 2017- 2021…
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Opening Ceremony, Dr Innocent Turate, Head of Department IHDPC, RBC

Rwanda conducted initial self­- evaluation on International Health Regulations(IHR)

The Ministry of Health with WHO support organized from 12 to 16 March…
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Prof. Tomori (2nd from the Right) Chairman and members of 35th ERC.

Experts accede to impressive progress by Nigeria’s Polio Eradication programme.

Abuja, 28 March 2018 - The 35th Expert Review Committee for…
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Fati Niger, Queen of Hausa music, rehearsing songs on cholera, meningitis and Lassa fever prevention in a recording studio in Maiduguri, Borno state. Photo credit: WHO/CE.Onuekwe

WHO partners with Fati Niger, popular Nigerian-based singer, to create awareness on cholera, meningitis and Lassa fever prevention.

Maiduguri, 28 March 2018 -  “When I heard the voice of my…
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Independent Advisory Group (IAG) meets in Rustenburg, South Africa, from 20-21 March 2018.

Advisory group recommends actions to strengthen WHO’s work in African Region

The Independent Advisory Group (IAG) established to provide strategic…
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Group picture of the meeting participants

Improving TB treatment and control in West and Central Africa

The search for innovative and effective ways of tackling tuberculosis…
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A TB patient receives treatment drugs from the Minister of Health on Sarah Opendi as other health workers look on

Uganda to prioritize awareness creation and treatment of MDR-TB

Maureen (not real name), an HIV+ mother of two, is a Multi-Drug…
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