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Ministry of Health, WHO, KOICA commission refurbished health facilities to enhance access to quality reproductive maternal newborn child and adolescent health services in Busoga

Ministry of Health, WHO, KOICA commission refurbished health facilities to enhance access to quality reproductive maternal newborn child and adolescent health services in Busoga

Bulamagi, Iganga District, Uganda — In a landmark achievement for…
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National Maternal Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Review Committee

Namibia Strengthens Maternal and Neonatal Health Through High-Level Engagement and Surveillance

Namibia is intensifying efforts to end preventable maternal and child…
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Mobile clinics enhance access to health care services in Niger

Mobile clinics enhance access to health care services in Niger

Niamey – In Niger, West Africa’s largest country by land surface,…
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Juliet’s 8-kilometer walk to a transformed health center

Juliet’s 8-kilometer walk to a transformed health center

Every step of Ajambo Juliet’s 8-kilometer walk from her village of…
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Lt. Gen. Danjuma and Dr Kazadi Mulombo (WR Country Representative) during the signing of the partnership

World Health Organization and TY Danjuma Foundation sign US$ 2.26 million partnership to strengthen primary health care in Nigeria

Abuja ‒ The World Health Organization (WHO) and the TY Danjuma…
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WHO MOH joint mission

WHO and Ministry of Health conduct joint mission to strengthen maternal and newborn health services in underserved communities

With support from a major donor, World Health Organization (WHO) and…
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Vaccination Campaign teams administering the vaccine to school children around Mbabane

Human papillomavirus vaccination in Eswatini: a critical step towards curbing cervical cancer

Mbabane—The Kingdom of Eswatini is making notable strides in its…
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Health workers administering vaccines to children

Eswatini celebrates reaching over 5000 children during African Vaccination Week

Mbabane—To cultivate a healthy and productive population, the Kingdom…
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Santé maternelle Burundi

Safeguarding the health of mothers and newborns in Burundi

Bujumbura, April 2025 – Burundi had never seen anything like it…
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Dr. Simangele Mthethwa, Vaccine-Preventable Disease Surveillance Officer at WHO South Africa, inspecting or preparing a vaccine cold box—a vital part of maintaining the cold chain required for storing and transporting vaccines at the correct temperature.

Africa Vaccination Week 2025: Message from Ms Shenaaz El-Halabi, WHO South Africa Representative

Pretoria – On the occasion of Africa Vaccination Week 2025, we join…
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