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vice President of Ghana making a statement at the function

His Excellency the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana launches Ghana’s drone delivery service

 His Excellency the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday, 24th April, 2019 launched Ghana’s largest drone delivery service at Omenako in the

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Minister of Health, Dr Diane Gashumba, administering vitamin A in the launching ceremony of MCH Week

The African Vaccination Week Integrated in the Mother and Child Health Week in Rwanda

Rwanda organized its biannual Integrated Mother and Child Health Week from 23rd to 27th  April 2019.

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Her Excellency First lady of Ghana and her entourage as they arrive at the function

Her Excellency , the First Lady of Ghana has called for renewed and vigorous commitment to the fight against malaria.

 Her Excellency, First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, Mrs Rebecca Akufu-Addo has called for renewed and vigorous commitment to the fight against malaria.   She said the attainme

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Dr Moeti in Togo

WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, ends official visit to Togo

The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, has concluded a three-day visit to Togo.
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Lionel Caetano António Domingo is a General Medicine Technician in Beira.

Dr Lionel Caetano António Domingo, General Medicine Technician

Lionel Caetano António Domingo is a General Medicine Technician in Beira.
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Partner briefing at the WHO country office in Uganda

WHO briefs Diplomats on Ebola Preparedness and Response activities in Uganda

Kampala, 26th April 2019: - The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative Dr Yonas Tegegn Wodermariam and staff recently briefed ambassadors and heads of b

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Officials from the Ministry of Health, WHO, UNACOH, CTCA and CEHURD Uganda at the launch of the National Tobacco Control Committee

Uganda launches the National Tobacco Control Committee

Kampala 26 April 2019: - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has, today, launched the National Tobacco Control Committee (NTCC) at a breakfast meeting held in Kampala.

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Honorable Minister of Health and Dr Rex Mpazanje

World Malaria Day- Minister says, time is ripe to end the deadly disease for good.

Abuja, 26 April, 2019 - Nigeria has joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2019 World Malaria Day on 25 April.

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