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Meeting on health diets

WHO strengthens countries capacities to combat diet related Noncommunicable Diseases in Africa

Kampala, Uganda – The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for…
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The participants appreciated the interactive nature of the training.

Critical importance of International Health Regulations reemphasized with interactive training

The International Health Regulations (IHR), the legally binding set…
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Uganda Commits to Investing in Community Health Workers to Advance Primary Health Care and Promote Community Well-being.

Kampala, 18 October 2024 – Health Authorities in Uganda have…
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Field team members during the NTD mapping survey

Tackling Neglected Tropical Diseases: Mapping T. solium Taeniasis in Northern Namibia

During July and August this year, the Ministry of Health, and Social…
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Zimbabwe launches Health Workforce Strategy, signs Health Workforce Compact

Harare – Following cabinet’s approval, the Government of…
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Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, The Uganda Minister of Health, launching the report on Refugees migrants and host communities in Uganda.

New joint health system review highlights opportunities for strengthening health care services for refugees and migrant communities in Uganda.

Uganda is the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa and the fifth…
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Health Development partners discuss Mpox Response and Marburg Readiness in Uganda

Health Development partners discuss Mpox Response and Marburg Readiness in Uganda

Kampala. Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MoH), with support from the…
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Senegal becomes first African country to establish Emergency Medical Team following WHO standards

Senegal becomes first African country to establish emergency medical team following WHO standards

Dakar – Senegal has become the first country in Africa to…
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Health Development partners discuss Mpox Response and Marburg Readiness in Uganda

Health Development partners discuss Mpox Response and Marburg Readiness in Uganda

Kampala. Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MoH), with support from the…
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Dr Richard Banda, WHO Representative to Namibia

Namibia Joins the World in Addressing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Every year on 10 October, the global community observe World Mental…
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