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The Emir of Argungu (1st left) addressing council of chiefs in Kebbi State.jpg

“We will never relent” - Argungu Emir vows to ensure COVID-19 vaccination in emirate amid hesitancy

Birnin Kebbi, 3 June, 2021 - Alhaji Samaila Muhammadu Mera…
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For Medical Director of Mekelle Hospital, Dr Kahsay Gebremedhin, staying home was not an option when conflict erupted in Mekelle.  He had a medical team to lead and patients to treat.

Health workers in Mekelle continue to provide services amid challenges

For Medical Director of Mekelle Hospital, Dr Kahsay Gebremedhin,…
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World No-Tobacco Day 2021: Stronger Tobacco Legislative Framework and extension of the Tobacco Cessation Services to better fight the tobacco epidemic in Mauritius

Mauritius marks the World No-Tobacco Day this year through two…
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Second Training of Trainers on Infection Prevention and Control

Port Louis.  Some 27 health care workers, involving…
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Ghana COVAX Facility on arrival

Ghana shares success story in COVID-19 vaccine rollout with Cote d’Ivoire

News on the discovery of COVID-19 vaccine brought with it, a renewed…
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Launching of the national awareness campaign on COVID-19 on Sunday 23 May 2021 by the Prime Minister in the presence of the UN Resident Coordinator and the WHO Representative in Mauritius

“The Whole Nation Together Against COVID-19” Awareness Campaign launched jointly by the Government of Mauritius, United Nations and World Health Organization

Port Louis. “Enn Sel Lepep Conte COVID” (The Whole Nation Together…
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Malaria testing at a facility

Private sector support key in achieving Zero Malaria in Ghana

In 2019, out of the 229 million cases and 409 000 malaria deaths…
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Meeting for the dissemination of WHO Rwanda Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS4) and Sectoral Technical Validation of the Community-Based Health Insurance (CBHI) Sustainability Plan, Kigali, 25 May 2021

WHO Rwanda launches the fourth Country Cooperation Strategy 2021-2024

Kigali, 28 May 2021 – The World Health Organization (WHO) Rwanda…
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