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Acknowledging best practices on reducing maternal mortality  The Meles Zenawi Foundation awarded one best performing Woreda (district) from each of the nine regional states and two city administrations of Ethiopia on 28 March 2015 for their efforts to reduce maternal mortality. Although Ethiopia has made remarkable progress in reducing maternal mortality by 70% since 1990, over 30 women die every day due to complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. With the award, the Foundation aimed to acknowledg

Meles Zenawi Prize for Achievements in Health

Regional Director for Africa met with the Minister of Health of Ethiopia during her visit to Addis Ababa

Fostering Partnerships in the African Region

WHO Regional Director for Africa speaking at the opening session of the 16th RCM

UN and AU Work in Partnership to Empower Women in Africa

The panel discussion on impact of Ebola on the African continent was chaired by the WHO Regional Director for Africa.

On the Road to Recovery of the Most Severely Affected Ebola Countries

30th March 2015, Bugesera District, Eastern Province Launching of MCH week

Rwanda commemorates Integrated Mother and Child Health Week

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WHO supports polio surveillance, reproductive health and Ebola preparedness in Uganda