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Left to right: Dr Dirk Engels, Director of Control of NTDs at WHO HQ, Dr Kesetebirhan Admasu, Minister of Health of Ethiopia, and Dr Pierre M'pele-Kilebou, WHO Representative to Ethiopia.

GET2020: Counting Down towards Trachoma Elimination

Addis Ababa.
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Guest speakers focus on gender-based violence and newborn health

20 May 2014 -- Dr Christine Kaseba-Sata, First Lady of Zamb
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The 67th Session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) gets underway at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland

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Ghana uses instant smartphone messaging to accelerate dracunculiasis surveillance

The Ghana Guinea-Worm Eradication Programme (GGWEP) has turned to…
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Involving everyone: social mobilization is key in an Ebola outbreak response

“Our country has been hit by Ebola, a dangerous viral disease. The…
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His Excellency, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania launching the RMNCH Scorecard.

The United Republic of Tanzania launches the sharpened one plan and the RMNCH Score Card to prevent Maternal, Newborn and Child Mortality

“Prioritise! Invest! Deliver Faster!” was the call made to all…
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Hon. Minister Sey, appreciating WHO’s support

WCO briefs Gambian delegation to WHA67th

Banjul, 15 May 2014 --  The WHO Country 
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WHO/AFRO Issues Guidance on Preparing for & Responding to Public Health Events

Brazzaville, 13 May -  2014 What is a public health ev
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