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With support from a key donor, women are receiving free caesarean sections, alongside essential supplies, including caesarean kits.WHO has delivered 18 tonnes of medicines and equipment to 30 health centres and 15 hospitals across three districts, strengthening care where it matters most.
In Niamey, Niger, WHO with partner support has helped set up an emergency obstetric and neonatal care training room, using simulation tools to strengthen hands-on learning and improve clinical practice.
South Sudan is making steady progress toward improving cervical cancer outcomes with the implementation of the country's first-ever structured screening programme. Led by the Ministry of Health and supported by World Health Organization, with support from a major donor, the initiative focuses on…
Across 47 countries in Africa, accountable leadership drives resilient systems and delivers measurable results — supporting governments to prevent disease, respond to emergencies, and strengthen health systems. Transformation is not optional — it is urgent. That is why WHO Africa matters.
Join the collective effort to protect children from the most common childhood cancers. By strengthening awareness, early detection, and access to care, we can give every child the opportunity to grow into a healthy future.Together, we can make a difference for children, for families, and for…
Niger is expanding access to quality health care for vulnerable and remote populations through mobile clinics.With support from WHO, these clinics are bridging the gap for those living far from health facilities, ensuring that distance is no longer a barrier to care.
As part of the Ebola virus disease outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, WHO, with support from WFP, delivered 80 cubic metres of essential equipment and supplies to Bulape, travelling an extremely difficult route from Kananga. This consignment of equipment is essential to…
In the front lines of the fight against Ebola, staying active helps boost morale and keep teams fit for their mission.In Bulape, teams from WHO and their partners involved in Ebola virus disease outbreak response are incorporating physical activity into their routine.
To strengthen the Ebola virus disease outbreak response in Bulape, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 42 nurses and laboratory technicians have been trained with support from WHO and partners. The aim is to improve disease surveillance and protect communities.
Laboratory diagnostics play a crucial role in the Ebola virus disease outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Bulape, the establishment of an on-site laboratory has significantly strengthened the response. With support from WHO, two GeneXpert machines and more than 600…