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Sierra Leone reversing immunization decline in wake of COVID-19

Sierra Leone reversing immunization decline in wake of COVID-19

Freetown - Although the first case of COVID-19 didn’t emerge until…
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Frm left to rgt: Mr S.K. Kallichurn, Minister of Labour, Human Resource Development and Training, Dr K.K. Jagutpal, Minister of Health and Wellnes, Dr Sunil Gunness, Cardiologist and Head of the Cardiac Centre and Dr L. Musango, WHO Representative in Mauritius during the launching of activities to mark World Heart Day 2020 on 29 September 2020 at the Cardiac Centre, Pamplemousses

Using Heart to Protect from Cardiovascular Diseases

A series of activities was launched at the Cardiac Centre,…
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L-R: WHO Representative- Dr Yonas, WHO officer-Dr Bodo, Irish Deputy Ambassodor-Ms Nicole McHugh and the Minister of Health-Dr Aceng at the handover of the equipment worth USD 250,000 procured by WHO with funding from the Irish Government

Uganda Receives COVID-19 Equipment from WHO Supported by the Irish Government

Kampala, 30th September 2020:- The Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth…
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Statement from Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa on Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Allegations in the North Kivu Ebola Response

Statement from Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, on Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Allegations in the North Kivu Ebola Response

Brazzaville – The allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by aid…
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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 29 September 2020

29 September 2020 — Four (4) new COVID-19 cases were identified out…
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African island states launch joint medicines procurement initiative

African island states launch joint medicines procurement initiative

Brazzaville – Ministers of Health from seven small…
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African island states launch joint medicines procurement initiative

African island states launch joint medicines procurement initiative

Brazzaville – Ministers of Health from seven small…
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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 28 September 2020

28 September 2020 — Twelve (12) new COVID-19 cases were identified…
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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 27 September 2020

27 September 2020 — Nine (9) new COVID-19 cases were identified out…
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COVID_19 Update Rwanda

Update COVID-19 26 September 2020

26 September 2020 — Thirteen (13) new COVID-19 cases were identified…
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