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Sample collected from the Glen Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant

Strengthening Polio Surveillance: Risk Assessment following Detection of Circulating Vaccine Derived Poliovirus type 2

Environmental Surveillance (ES) was introduced in August 2022 to complement case-based AFP surveillance.

Fourteen African countries, key partners unite to provide critical resources for health in WHO’s first-ever Investment Round

Fourteen African countries, key partners unite to provide critical resources for health in WHO’s first-ever Investment Round

Brazzaville — In an unprecedented show of unity in support of the World Health Organization, 14 African countries and many partners p

Dr Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile of Tanzania nominated as next director for WHO African Region

Dr Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile of Tanzania nominated as next director for WHO African Region

Dr Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile has been nominated as the next Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region, taking the reins from Dr Matshidiso Moeti, who has served two five-year terms at the helm.

Intensifying efforts to end TB

South Africa: Intensifying efforts to end TB

Pretoria – One night in September 2023, 21-year-old university student Sinalo Tungwashe, who had been experiencing flu-like symptoms for some weeks, was roused from a fit

First-ever delivery of mpox vaccines in Africa outside of clinical trials arrives in Nigeria

First-ever delivery of mpox vaccines in Africa outside of clinical trials arrives in Nigeria

Nigeria today received 10 000 doses of mpox vaccines, becoming the first country in the African region to receive doses to respond to the outbreak of the viral disease that has affected several countries and led to the declaration of a public health emergency of international concern by World Health Organization (WHO).

Antenatal visits improve maternal health outcomes in Togo

Antenatal visits improve maternal health outcomes in Togo

Sokodé – In Togo, the health landscape is characterized by high morbidity and maternal mortality rates.

La Guinée Équatoriale intensifie le dépistage pour éradiquer la tuberculose

Equatorial Guinea steps up screening to eradicate tuberculosis

Malabo ‒ Equatorial Guinea has made remarkable progress in its fight against tuberculosis (TB), with screening rates increasing significantly from 34% to 87% be

WHO Nigeri Country Representative Dr W.K Mulombo presenting the CCSIV document to Lagos State Governor, Mr B. Sanwo-Olu during an advocacy visit in Lagos.

Lagos state and WHO collaborate for a healthier population

The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative (WR), Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has reiterated the organisation's commitment to supporting the Lagos State Government