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President of the United Republic of Tanzania handing over an award to a representative of the UN Agencies for outstanding partnership and support towards improvement of women and children’s health in Tanzania.

The United Nations in Tanzania recognized for improving Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

The United Republic of Tanzania is among the eight countries piloting Delivering as One (DaO) since 2007 as part of the UN Reform.

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WHO Mental Health Report on Refugee Camps in Gambella Region

WHO Mental Health Report on Refugee Camps in Gambella Region 10 – 17 May 2014, Gambella, Ethiopia

 

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Left to right: Dr Dirk Engels, Director of Control of NTDs at WHO HQ, Dr Kesetebirhan Admasu, Minister of Health of Ethiopia, and Dr Pierre M'pele-Kilebou, WHO Representative to Ethiopia.

GET2020: Counting Down towards Trachoma Elimination

Addis Ababa.

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Guest speakers focus on gender-based violence and newborn health

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The 67th Session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) gets underway at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland

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Ghana uses instant smartphone messaging to accelerate dracunculiasis surveillance

The Ghana Guinea-Worm Eradication Programme (GGWEP) has turned to instant messaging service to increase awareness of the cash reward scheme for reporting cases of the disease.1

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Involving everyone: social mobilization is key in an Ebola outbreak response

“Our country has been hit by Ebola, a dangerous viral disease. The virus is dangerous, but you will not get infected if you follow our recommendations.

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His Excellency, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania launching the RMNCH Scorecard.

The United Republic of Tanzania launches the sharpened one plan and the RMNCH Score Card to prevent Maternal, Newborn and Child Mortality

“Prioritise! Invest!

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