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An Isolation unit

Uganda conquers Ebola in 69 days

Kampala. On 20 September 2022, Uganda declared an outbreak of Ebola…
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A MARPI training

Leveraging collaboration to combat mpox among Uganda’s most vulnerable communities

Kampala. As Uganda faces an ongoing mpox outbreak, the response is…
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A second chance for mothers and children in Busoga

A second chance for mothers and children in Busoga

In the Busoga region of eastern Uganda, the fight for survival has…
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Chad: protecting children from HIV/AIDS

Chad: protecting children from HIV/AIDS

N'Djamena – Judith Haltebaye, a midwife with 15 years of…
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Group Photo at the AVoHC SURGE training-closing ceremony

Fifty newly trained emergency responders join the Liberia AVoHC SURGE

Nimba, Liberia – Fifty Liberian professionals have successfully…
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HSAs were trained to strengthen Case Area Targeted Interventions (CATIs) and establish Community Cholera Outbreak Response Teams (CORTs)

Strengthening Cholera Containment and Mpox Preparedness in Machinga District

The cholera containment and Mpox preparedness activities in Machinga…
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An mpox survivor’s tale of hope

An mpox survivor’s tale of hope

Twenty-eight-year-old Anna Akola smiles, a beautiful wide smile that…
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Dignitaries at the World AIDS day commemoration

Botswana Commemorates World AIDS Day with Renewed Commitment to Fight HIV/AIDS

Botswana joined the global community in commemorating World AIDS Day…
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Dr Anna Jonas, Regional Director for the Erongo Health Directorate with the team for WHO and MOHSS delibrating on the RCEE plan on mpox

Namibia is developing a risk communication plan as part of its preparedness efforts for mpox

The escalating mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
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Dr Richard Banda WHO Representative with the team of trainees.

Ensuring Quality Health Products for Namibia's Market

The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) with support from the…
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