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01 First child in the Federal Capital Territory to receive inactivated polio vaccine

Nigeria introduces inactivated polio vaccine into routine immunization schedule

Abuja, 20 February 2015 -- Nigeria has introduced the inactivated…
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WHO Emergency Response Team member dispensing drugs at a mobile clinic WHO/H. Kubwalo

WHO continues to support flood victims in Malawi

After intense flooding, WHO Malawi Country Office has been in the…
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WHO urges governments to increase investment to tackle neglected tropical diseases

19 FEBRUARY 2015. GENEVA/LONDON/ADDIS ABABA – TheWorld Health…
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Dr Hakeem Yusuf sensitizing local leaders on AFP

Nigeria enhances acute flaccid paralysis surveillance along international borders

Abuja, Nigeria 19 February, 2015 - The World Health Organization (WHO…
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Newly elected WHO Regional Director for Africa presents her letters of credence to the Congolese Minister of Foreign Affairs

Brazzaville, 19 February 2015 – Newly elected WHO Regional
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Uganda hosts African regional meeting on nutrition

Kampala, 18th February 2015- Uganda hosted the Regional Meeting…
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The Guest of Honor in a group photo with representatives from GAVI, Bill & Melinda Gates, WHO, UNICEF and PATH.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine stakeholders’ meeting kicks off in United Republic of Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, 18 February 2015 - The Ministry of Health and Social…
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abinet secretary James Macharia - WR Dr Custodia Mandlhate 3rd left - ministers Dr Sabine Ntakarutimana Burundi - Ugandan minister Sarah Opendi as WHO director Dr Tigest Ketsela cheers on

Global ALL IN campaign fights rising HIV infections and deaths among adolescents

The Global ALL IN campaign against adolescent infection and death by…
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