WHO AFRO prevents, detects and responds to health emergencies in the African region
As the World Health Summit #WHS2024 kicks off, WHO in the African region continues to work on the ground, towards a future of #HealthForAll. Around 65 publ…
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Improving public health laboratory services in South Sudan’s Jonglei State
A critical aspect of preparedness involves maintaining a well-functioning laboratory system. The laboratory system in South Sudan is currently challenged b…
Liberia scales up access to life-saving medical oxygen
A lack of uninterrupted access to oxygen in Liberia has contributed to preventable deaths, a problem amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, when demand for medical oxygen surpassed the country’s capacity.
Investing in #HealthForAll
Investing in #HealthForAll
An interview with Dr Pierre Kariyo on patient safety
In recognition of World Patient Safety Day, the editorial team sat down with Dr Pierre Kariyo, an expert on patient safety, to discuss key challenges and advanc…
South Sudan: Ensuring primary health services for displaced people
Almost 800 000 people have crossed the border into South Sudan, fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Sixty per cent enter through Renk town, where WHO is…
Strengthening disease surveillance and response to safeguard the future of South Sudan
South Sudan is facing challenges with disease outbreaks, and the World Bank project has significantly improved the country's early warning system and capacity f…
Symptoms, transmission and prevention of #mpox
Since the declaration of mpox as a public health emergency of international concern, we've been asking ourselves a lot of questions. What are the symptoms of…