Health topics — Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control (DPC)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Substance Abuse

Factsheet The bare facts We know what can and needs to be done to help reduce the burden of psychoactive substance use. Therefore, WHO is commit…

Ebola Disease

Ebola diseases (EBOD) are rare, but severe and often fatal viral diseases that affects humans and other primates. There are six species in the genus Ebolavirus, three of which (Bundibugyo, Sudan and Zaire) have previously caused large outbreaks.

Communicable Diseases

Communicable, or infectious diseases, are caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi that can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Some are transmitted through bites from insects while others are caused by ingesting contaminated food or water.

HIV/AIDS

Key fact760 000 peoplenewly infected with HIV in 2022.Featured video

Malaria

The WHO African Region continues to bear the brunt of the global burden of malaria. In 2015, 88% of global cases and 90% of global deaths occurred in the African Region.

Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease (SCD), or sickle cell anaemia, is a major genetic disease that affects most countries in the African Region.

Immunization

The Immunization and Vaccines Development Programme provides technical support to countries in the African Region in order to contribute to the reduction of disease, disability and death due to vaccine preventable diseases.