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Field Team holding a feedback meeting with CHMT at Singida DC

Fostering partnerships for health: WHO and partners conduct a joint field visit

Tanzania, 9-12 October 2017: Every year, the Ministry of Health,…
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A WHO team monitor plague surveillance efforts at a seaport in Seychelles together with the country's Ministry of Health. Seychelles has not had any confirmed cases of plague but is increasing preparedness given its proximity to Madagascar and the strong ties between the two Indian Ocean nations.

Madagascar plague: mitigating the risk of regional spread

This year plague came early to Madagascar and spread quickly. When it…
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Training in session

Raising taxes on tobacco: good for health, good for economies

Arusha, 23-26 October 2017: Tobacco use is one of the leading…
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Meeting participants in a group photo

Bringing the human and animal health sectors closer: The National Bridging Workshop

Dar es Salaam, 16 - 18 October 2017: Human health and animal health…
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Approximately 170 TB treatment centres are established across Sierra Leone

How much do you know about tuberculosis (TB) in Sierra Leone?

Freetown, 2 November 2017 - The WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2017…
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Integrated campaign tackles malaria and polio in north-eastern Nigeria

Integrated campaign tackles malaria and polio in north-eastern Nigeria

In Nigeria’s Borno State, malaria is currently claiming more lives…
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OBRA team listening to presentations on what has been done,outcomes and perspectives

Experts begin second wave of polio outbreak response assessment in Nigeria.

Abuja, 31 October 2017 - The polio Outbreak Response Assessment…
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Ethiopia 2016 global adult tobacco survey (GATS)

Official launch of the Ethiopia 2016 global adult tobacco survey (GATS) findings

The Government of Ethiopia released its first ever GATS findings in a…
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