1. WHO Africa
  2. Media Centre

Featured news

WHO country Representative Dr Wondimagegnehu Alemu hands over personal protective equipment to Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu

Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak contained, but continued vigilance needed

The largest-ever Lassa fever outbreak in the country is contained with support from WHO.
Read more »
WHO Pharm Oche administers cholera vaccine to an eligible beneficiary the OCV campaign

600 000 people to benefit from oral cholera vaccines in Bauchi, Nigeria

Bauchi,  09 May 2018  - The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners are supporting the Bauchi State Government to immunize 600,000 people ag

Read more »
WHO and International Federation of Red Cross strengthen collaboration in Africa

WHO and International Federation of Red Cross strengthen collaboration in Africa

The Regional Offices of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have agreed to intensify their partnership and improve health in communities across Africa. Dr Fatoumata Nafo-Traoré, IFRC Regional Director met with Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO’s Regional Director for Africa during a one day official visit to the regional headquarters on 7 May, 2018 in Brazzaville, the Republic of Congo.
Read more »
Eswatini National Malaria Programme manager chairing the meeting

Innovative implementation of Integrated Vector Management for disease prevention and control in the WHO Africa Region

Malaria vector control experts from Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe convened at the Happy Valley Hotel in the Kingdom of Eswatini for

Read more »
New Ebola outbreak declared in Democratic Republic of the Congo

New Ebola outbreak declared in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Bikoro in Equateur Province today (8 May). The outbreak declaration occurred after laboratory results confirmed two cases of EVD.
Read more »
The JEE team

Strengthening the implementation of International Health Regulations 2005 in the Kingdom of Eswatini

The Kingdom of Eswatini is a small country with a population of just over 1 million. Fortunately the country has not experienced any large-scale emergencies recently.

Read more »
L to R: Prof. Yemane Berhan, H.E. Dr Kebede Worku, Dr Ephrem T. and Mulat Negus

Ethiopia launched the 8th African Vaccination Week

Addis Ababa 23rd April 2018: The national African Vaccination Week launching in Ethiopia conducted with a press conference held at Hilton Addis Hotel in the presence of government higher officials, partners and different Media. The event was started by a brief presentation made by Federal Ministry of Health focusing on the objectives of the African Vaccination week, familiarization of the newly improved Maternal and Child Health card (Immunization card), which was also launched on this event as well as the next immunization priority directions.
Read more »
WHO supports six African countries conduct first joint health emergency operations exercise

WHO supports six African countries conduct first joint health emergency operations exercise

With the increasing threat of health emergencies crossing borders, six African countries are building their capacity to respond rapidly and effectively to acute emergencies. Together with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international partners, the Senegal Ministry of Health and Social Action is hosting a regional simulation exercise, which will include Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Zambia from 8-9 May 2018.
Read more »