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The Ebola epidemic in DRC is now in its 10th month

United Nations strengthens Ebola response in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The United Nations announced today measures to strengthen its response and end the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Dr K. Mwinga, WHO Representative (left), and Dr R. Sezibera, Minister

Dr Kasonde Mwinga, New WHO Representative in Rwanda presents credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

The newly appointed Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) to the Republic of Rwanda, Dr Kasonde Mwinga, presented her credentials

Group photo Cross Border Meeting on Health Security

Cross-border health security issues for Operational Readiness, Surveillance and Response

WHO Regional Office for Africa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Rwanda, organised in Kigali, from 22nd to 23rd May 2019, a technical meeting

The second ordinary session of the fifth Pan-African Parliament took place in Midrand, South Africa from 6-17 May

African Parliamentarians commit to urgent action to increase immunization rates and advance universal health coverage, as Pan-African Parliament session concludes

The Pan-African Parliament has adopted a resolution on the establishment of an African Parliamentarian Caucus on Immunization.

One of the rehabilitated health facilities in Yobe State

Strengthening the healthcare system in north-east Nigeria - a priority for WHO

Maiduguri, 22 May 2019 - It started like every other normal day.

Algeria and Argentina certified malaria-free by WHO

Algeria and Argentina certified malaria-free by WHO

Algeria has been officially recognized by WHO as malaria-free. The certification is granted when a country proves that it has interrupted indigenous transmission of the disease for at least 3 consecutive years.

A child being vaccinated 2019

Eritrea Celebrated African Vaccination Week 2019

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Mecury Article

Over 850,000 Nigerians in 12 States at risk of poisoning from mercury use

Abuja, 20 May 2019 – In Nigeria, not less than 850,690 people are at risk of mercury poisoning.