Sierra Leone, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and international and national partners, has successfully transported remaining Ebola samples from remote storage sites to a secure central biobank. This operation was important to reduce the risk of accidental exposure, release or misuse of these potentially hazardous materials as well as laying the groundwork for future scientific research using these samples.
In a joint mission with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the World Health Organization (WHO) conducted an important assessment of health services in refugee settlement
Seventy-eight year-old Ernesto Cabral understands altruism. It runs in his veins. Ernesto is the nephew of one of Africa’s foremost anti-colonial leaders and Cabo Verde’s national hero, Amílcar Cabral. While his uncle dedicated his life to fight colonial powers in Africa, Ernesto chose to fight a disease that kills an African child every minute: malaria.
Ugandan health authorities have issued a strong call to action for healthcare providers to prioritize reducing diagnostic errors in their clinical practice.
