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Underway Polio immunization in Makheta, Blantyre

“A Triumph of Dedication: Eradicating Polio in Malawi”

In February 2022, a single case of Wild Polio

Cholera vaccination

Ethiopia conducts oral cholera vaccination campaign using one-third of global vaccine stockpile

An oral cholera vaccination (OCV) campaign was launched to protect at-risk populations in cholera-affected woredas (districts) across eight regions: A

The PAMI session involved all stakeholders across all pillars

Malawi Identifies 118 Traditional Areas as priority Areas for Multisectoral Interventions (PAMI) for Cholera

WHO donates medical supplies and medicines for the prevention and treatment of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)

WHO donates medical supplies and medicines for the prevention and treatment of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)

Stakeholders at the development of the Uganda Child and adolescent cancer control strategy

WHO supports development of child and adolescent cancer control strategy in Uganda

Figure 1 Handshake after signing of MoU to adopt a PHC to improve health indcies in Nigeria.jpg

Strategic partnerships towards transforming health systems and outcomes in Nigeria. Strategic partnerships towards transforming health systems and outcomes in Nigeria.

Abuja, 5 August, 2024 - Embarking on a transformational journey towards improving Primary Healthcare services in Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) an

Recognizing long serving staff

WHO Recognizes long serving staff in Uganda

WHO Recognizes long serving staff in Uganda

Introduction of malaria vaccines in Mozambique.

Mozambique introduces R21 vaccine, bolstering malaria control efforts

Maputo – Mozambique today reached an important milestone in malaria prevention among children with the introduction of the R21 vaccine, which will help reduce m