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…
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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…
Zanzibar steps up efforts to eliminate elephantiasis by 2030
Since 2010, the Ministry of Health in Zanzibar has completed 20 rounds of mass drug administration. For this purpose, WHO supplies antifilarial medication, w…
Public health milestones in the African region
In 2015, the WHO Regional Office for Africa embarked on a Transformation Agenda, aiming to be fit-for-purpose for our countries and health development stakehold…
Detecting health threats in the border provinces of Angola
In mid-2023, Angola’s Ministry of Health, with support from World Health Organization (WHO), through funding from the European Union, developed a comprehensive …