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A child dies every minute from malaria in Africa

In the Middle WHO Nigeria Country Representative Dr Vaz Gama Rui making a speech on behalf of Partners on AVW. On his left is ED of NPHCDA Dr Ado Muhammed

Nine Months without Polio Virus, WR Cautions against Early Celebrations

Abuja, 24 April 2015 – With the theme ‘Vaccination, a gift for life’ the importance of vaccines as one of the greatest human advance in history was emphasized by the WHO Country

Health in South Sudan, Issue 1. Volume 3

This newsletter covers critical issues and achievements by WHO in supporting the Ministry of Health and responding to the Grade 3 emergency.

In this issue:

Zambia’s First Lady launches African Vaccination Week 2015 in Lusaka

WHO launches African Vaccination Week in Zambia

WHO launches African Vaccination Week in Zambia

oday, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa launches the African Vaccination Week (AVW) in Lusaka, Zambia under the theme “Vaccination, a gift for life”. This event marks the commencement of week-long immunization activities from 24 to 30 April across all 47 countries in the WHO African Region.

IEC materials and sanitizers loaded and ready for dispatch from WHO premises

WHO strengthens integrated disease surveillance in southern states

Ibadan, Oyo 23 April, 2015-The World Health Organization (WHO) State coordinator (SC) in Oyo, Dr Ada Erinne is confident that Information, Education and Communication (IEC) mate

Zambia’s First Lady, Mrs Esther Lungu administers oral polio vaccine to a baby at the AVW regional launch in Lusaka

Zambia’s First Lady launches African Vaccination Week in Lusaka

Lusaka, 23 April, 2015 - The 5th regional launch of African Vaccination Week (AVW) 2015 took place in Lusaka, Zambia on Thursday, 23 April 2015 with the Fi

Vodafone Health Partnerships Results in the Launch of New Health Worker-to-Health Worker Call Service on Ebola

Accra, 22 April 2015 - Keeping vigilant against Ebola, Ghana Health Services (GHS), Vodafone Ghana Foundation and Vantage Medical Solutions (VMS) with support from World He