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WHO Officer, Dr Joyce Nato receives the launched strategy document from DMS Dr Jackson Kioko

Kenya Launches National Cancer Control Strategy 2017-2022

The government of Kenya has launched the National Cancer Control…
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Dr Mailu, 2nd right, with colleagues Dr Izaq Odongo, extreme right, Mr Julius Korir MOH PS and WHO Dr Eggers and Dr Fall

WHO establishes an Emergency Hub in Nairobi

The creation of an emergency hub in Nairobi by World Health…
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DR Congo: Six months into the year, humanitarian actors struggle to scale up response due to low funding

Kinshasa, 7 July 2017: With half of its 26 provinces affected by…
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Dr Rudi WHO Incident Manager addressing participants

WHO supports a risk assessment/hazard profiling exercise for South Sudan to enhance emergency preparedness and response

Juba, 7 July 2017 – South Sudan has historically faced a double…
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The Risk Communication Team in a discussion with a group of men in the affected community

WHO responds to new acute watery diarrhea outbreak rumour in a remote zone in Somali region of Ethiopia

Jjiga City, Somali Region - In disease outbreak situations, rumours…
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Regional Suicide Prevention workshop participants

WHO, Ministry of Health and Social Services conclude workshop on Suicide Prevention

In an effort to promote the development, implementation and…
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A l’hôpital Régional de Ngaoundéré avec le Directeur Dr Mohamadou Hassimi (en costume-cravate) et le chef du service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique Dr Youmbi en blouse blanche

Renforcement du système de santé : le Représentant de l’OMS dans la région de l’Adamaoua

Le Gouverneur de la Région de l’Adamaoua M. Boukar Kildadi Taguieke…
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Minister of Health officially launching the PCC symposium

WHO facilitates Seychelles to move person-centered care forward

Victoria, Seychelles, 6th July 2017 - Recently, the Seychelles…
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