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WHO augments its role against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

WHO augments its role against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

Her perpetually moist eyes radiated intense sorrow. She is reserved.…
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World Patient Safety Day

Commemorating World Patient Safety Day: Elevating the voice of patients

In a momentous event at the Kitwe Teaching Hospital grounds,…
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The Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius leading the March together with WHO Representative to commemoration of WHO 75th Anniversary- 'Walk for Health - Walk for Life - 14 September 2023, Mauritiushe Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius leading the March together with WHO Representative to commemoration of WHO 75th Anniversary- 'Walk for Health - Walk for Life - 14 September 2023, Mauritius

Mauritius commemorates WHO 75th Anniversary through a 4.5 km ‘Walk for Health – Walk for Life”

This Thursday 14 September was a wonderful day for CELEBRATING HEALTH…
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Vaccinated children showing off their marked figures

Phase 2 polio campaign- a timely intervention

Lilongwe - Malawi is running a second phase of a national polio…
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Vaccinated children showing off their marked figures

Phase 2 polio campaign- a timely intervention

Lilongwe - Malawi is running a second phase of a national polio…
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WHO Zimbabwe Communications Officer, Miss Tatenda Chimbwanda facilitating the Healthcare Transformation Talks

MoHCC's and WHO Health Promotion Efforts at Agricultural Show Educate Thousands, Emphasizing 'Prevention Over Cure’

By Tatenda Chimbwanda Harare, Zimbabwe – Over 50,000 individuals,…
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Leveraging digital technology for quality adolescent and youth friendly health services in Ghana

Leveraging digital technology for quality adolescent and youth friendly health services in Ghana

Accra, Ghana - Over the years, Ghana has made significant efforts to…
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Nomphumelelo Masilela Cynthia has been using PrEP since 2019.

Eswatini increases HIV preventative options to reduce new infections

The kingdom of Eswatini has made major strides in the HIV response…
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Dr Velephi Okello, Director of Health services Ministry of Health, is one of Eswatini policy makers who has pushed for better policies in the HIV/AIDS sphere. (Pictured during 2023 WHO@75 celebrations)

Eswatini achieves the 95-95-95 HIV treatment target - a decade ahead of 2030 goal

The Kingdom of Eswatini has made major strides in the HIV response…
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WHO Holds a Scoping Mission on Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) Flagship Initiatives in Uganda

WHO Holds a Scoping Mission on Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) Flagship Initiatives in Uganda

The World Health Organization in partnership with the Ministry of…
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