The 3rd International Conference on PEN-Plus in Africa provided a platform to review progress on PEN-Plus implementation, share lessons learned, and reinforce commitments toward achieving the 2030 NCD targets. This video captures the key highlights and defining moments of the three-day event co-…
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The 2nd International Conference on PEN-Plus in Africa (ICPPA 2025) was filled with extraordinary energy from policy makers and NCD stakeholders — over 160 NCD experts, partners and policy makers, over 300 people engaged virtually, and countless insightful discussions catalyzed collective action to…
Millions of people rely on local markets every day for safe, affordable and nutritious food.Through the Healthy Food Market initiative, WHO is supporting countries to strengthen market conditions and improve food safety, helping to create healthier food environments for communities.Further details…
From community engagement and testing to contact tracing and treatment, the government-led Ebola response in the DRC is being intensified.Significant challenges remain, but with strong collaboration, sustained support for frontline health workers, and the people of DRC the outbreak can be brought…
Quality sexual and reproductive health care starts with strengthening the skills of health workers.In Benin 🇧🇯, courses on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) were introduced in health training schools in 2019.Like Alida, a midwifery student, more than 2,000 students have already…
In Benin 🇧🇯, Théodore, a community health worker, plays a vital role in informing, educating and guiding communities toward essential health services.With support from a major donor, WHO has supported the training of more than 7,000 community health workers and community volunteers on sexual and…
Building trust with communities, protecting frontline health workers and ensuring rapid testing and diagnosis are essential to stopping Ebola outbreaks and saving lives.In this video, WHO and partners are working alongside national authorities to strengthen surveillance, infection prevention and…
Thanks to a collaborative model implemented by the Ministry of Health, with WHO and donor support, traditional birth attendants are helping guide women to health facilities for safe delivery and timely care.
