Driving down maternal mortality in Mozambique
In Mozambique, a protracted civil war had a devastating impact on public health services and infrastructure. Largely because of this legacy, in the year 2000…
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WHOAFRO Training module: how to effectively collect wastewater samples for poliovirus isolation
Environmental Surveillance for polio entails regular collection of sewage or wastewater. The rationale for Environmental Surveillance is the fact that poli…
Meet Ernesto Cabral, a former laboratory technician from Cabo Verde
Seventy-eight year-old Ernesto Cabral understands altruism. It runs in his veins. Ernesto is the nephew of one of Africa’s foremost anti-colonial leaders and…
WHO supports health response for refugees and returnees in South Sudan
Almost 800 000 people have to date fled to #SouthSudan to seek refuge from the ongoing armed conflict in #Sudan crisis. Devastated by violence, they face d…
10 Years of Progress: The final push against polio in the African Region
Watch how the African Region has remained steadfast in its commitment to eradicating all forms of polio, safeguarding children from the devastating effects of p…
Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Africa: A Journey of Courage and Determination
This video highlights the urgent need to eliminate cervical cancer in Africa, where it remains the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. It outlines th…
Early detection to reduce mortality from malnutrition in Eastern Chad
Child malnutrition is a major health challenge in eastern Chad, where hundreds of thousands of people have fled armed conflict in Sudan. From April 2023 to 9…