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Join WHO, UNFPA, IPPF and Jhpiego to hear about how Covid-19 has impacted family planning services. James Kiarie from WHO presents on the WHO response and some guidance specific to contraceptives services. Then Benedict Light from UNFPA shares how Covid has impacted commodities and supply chain.…
WHO, through the Ministry of Health, engages communities such as the semi-nomadic Maasai people on COVID-19 prevention.
Hear directly from WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, and health experts, on the latest status of the novel coronavirus across the continent, and their answers to journalists’ most pressing questions. The briefing is joined by Hon Dr. Gerardine Mukeshimana, Minister of…
Hear directly from WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, and health experts, on the latest status of the novel coronavirus across the continent, and their answers to journalists’ most pressing questions. The briefing is joined by Stephen Karingi, Director of Regional Trade and…
Ramping up testing for COVID-19 can save lives. WHO works closely with governments and other partners to increase the testing capacity and expand its access in Africa. In Kenya, residents in Kawangware line up for the test.
The UN "Solidarity Flights," led by WHO, WFP, the African Union and Africa CDC, are delivering urgently needed medical equipment to all African nations in the fight against COVID-19.
Africa could face as many as 250 million possible COVID-19 infections and 190 000 deaths if containment measures fail and the virus spreads uncontrollably. Dr Humphrey Karamagi, Team Leader for Data Analytics and Knowledge Management at WHO AFRO, shares his insights.
Faith leaders have an essential role in the fight against COVID-19 in Kenya. WHO, through the Ministry of Health, works with institutions of all faith to engage communities to combat COVID-19.
Uganda confirmed Coronavirus Disease also known as COVID19 in the country.
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath. If you have these symptoms or know someone who has them in your family or community, please report immediately to the nearest heath…
Hear directly from WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, about the latest status of COVID-19 across Africa, and health experts and their answers to journalists’ most pressing questions. This 5th briefing, with support from the World Economic Forum, is joined by Dr Simon Missiri,…
The first United Nations “Solidarity Flight” left Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on April 14, 2020. From there, the aircraft transported vital medical cargo to all countries in Africa, including one million face masks, other personal protective equipment, thermometers and ventilators.
Dr Pascal Mkanda, Polio Eradication Programme Coordinator at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, answers four questions about the impact of COVID-19 on the polio eradication programme in the African Region.