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WHO Receives Certificate of Merit for Contributions to Ethiopia's Pharmaceutical Sector

WHO Receives Certificate of Merit for Contributions to Ethiopia's Pharmaceutical Sector

The World Health Organization (WHO) has been awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association (EPA) in recognition of its outstanding contributions to

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Caso de mpox

The arrival of MPOX in Angola - A call for preparation and compassion

In a significant development for public

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Team at the risk assessment and root cause analysis for laboratory excellence

Enhancing Laboratory Excellence through Risk Management and Root Cause Analysis

The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council’s (NMRC) Quality Surveillance Laboratory (QSL) conducted a pivotal workshop in Swakopmund from 2 to 6 December 2024, with financial supp

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Nurse on surveillance

Strengthening Epidemic Preparedness and Response: Building Resilience After Ghana’s 2023 Floods

In 2023, Ghana faced a major disaster when the spillage of excess water from the Akosombo Dam led t

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The first round of oral cholera vaccination campaign has commenced in Renk County

UN backs cholera vaccination in South Sudan

Juba, 10 December 2024 – Vaccinations have begun in response to a cholera outbreak in South Sudan.

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Validation of Lesotho's Digital Health Strategy 2025-2030

Lesotho validates its Digital Health Strategy 2025-2030: A step towards transforming Healthcare through Technology

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WAAW community at the event

Botswana Commemorates World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024

The Government of Botswana observed World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024 (18–24 November) under the theme, “Educate, Advocate, Act Now”, at the Mac

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WHO supports Democratic Republic of the Congo reinforce efforts to diagnose disease in remote area 

WHO supports Democratic Republic of the Congo reinforce efforts to diagnose disease in remote area

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