1. WHO Africa
  2. Health topics
Healthcare workers at Chief Jallah Lone Medical Center celebrating WHHD, Gbarpolu County, Liberia

18 Hospitals in Liberia take the lead to prevent sepsis in healthcare

Monrovia, 5th May 2018:  Highlighting the importance of hand…
Read more »
WHO supports Ebola vaccination of high risk populations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

WHO supports Ebola vaccination of high risk populations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the support…
Read more »
WHO/S. OKA

Statement on the 1st meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the Ebola outbreak in 2018

The 1st meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO…
Read more »
Photo: WHO/S. Oka

WHO concerned as one Ebola case confirmed in urban area of Democratic Republic of the Congo

May 17 2018, Brazzaville/Geneva/Kinshasa - One new case of…
Read more »
A health worker gives medication to a patient. Kenya has embarked on a extensive evidence-based approach to root out TB

Kenya embarks on new approach to prioritize future TB actions

The Ministry of Health, Kenya, has embarked on a new, robust approach…
Read more »
WHO Director General visits Ebola-affected areas in DR Congo

WHO Director General visits Ebola-affected areas in DR Congo

13 May 2018, Kinshasa - World Health Organization (WHO)…
Read more »
Dr Moeti with the DG of OFID

ESPEN receives 1 million USD grant from OFID

The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti signed an…
Read more »
WHO and partners working with national health authorities to contain new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

WHO and partners working with national health authorities to contain new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

11 May 2018, Geneva/Brazzaville/Kinshasa - The World Health…
Read more »
WHO country Representative Dr Wondimagegnehu Alemu hands over personal protective equipment to Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu

Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak contained, but continued vigilance needed

Abuja, 10 May 2018 - With six weeks of declining numbers and…
Read more »
New Ebola outbreak declared in Democratic Republic of the Congo

New Ebola outbreak declared in Democratic Republic of the Congo

8 May 2018, Geneva/Brazzaville/Kinshasa - The Government of the…
Read more »