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Zimbabwe undertakes second Joint External Evaluation to strengthen National Health S...

Harare — From 29 June to 4 July 2025, Zimbabwe conducted its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) to assess the country’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats under the International Health Regulations (2005). The JEE, coordinated by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) with support from WHO and partners, marks a critical milestone in strengthening Zimbabwe’s public health emergency preparedness and response systems.

WHO and partners boost Liberia’s fight against NTDs with vehicle donation

Monrovia, Liberia – To strengthen Liberia's fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), WHO handed over a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser (Hardtop) to the Ministry of Health. Funded through the Transform Partnership comprising Effect Hope, Anesvad Foundation and Hope Rises International, the vehicle will support integrated outreach, monitoring, and community engagement in some of Liberia’s most inaccessible areas.

WHO leads week of action to strengthen health workforce investment across Africa

Johannesburg – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa, in partnership with Member States and key stakeholders, has concluded a landmark week of working sessions in Johannesburg aimed at transforming Africa’s health workforce landscape. Held from 7 to 12 July 2025, the sessions focused on strengthening workforce data systems to track health labour market, operationalizing the Africa Health Workforce Investment Charter, and shaping the next regional plan for health workforce development.

Strengthening AFP/Polio surveillance through Integrated Support Supervision and Acti...

As the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) moves closer to achieving the global goal of wild poliovirus (WPV) eradication, maintaining sensitive surveillance systems becomes increasingly critical. These systems are essential for confirming the absence of poliovirus circulation, particularly in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region, where polio free countries need sustained high-quality surveillance to ensure they remain free of WPV and other poliovirus variants.

Namibia Joins Global Call to ‘Unmask’ Tobacco Industry Tactics

On 13 June 2025, Namibia commemorated the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) in Outjo, Kunene region. The event was commemorated under the theme “Unmasking the appeal”. This year’s WNTD campaign aims to reveal the strategies employed by the tobacco and nicotine industries to make their harmful products enticing, particularly to young people. By exposing these tactics, WHO seeks to drive awareness, advocate for stronger policies, including a ban on flavours that make tobacco and nicotine products more appealing, and protect public health.

 

WHO Standby Partners and FCDO strengthen cholera response in South Sudan

Juba - Amidst the ongoing cholera outbreak in South Sudan, the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed gratitude for the critical support provided by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and WHO’s Standby Partners (SBPs). Their timely and coordinated assistance has significantly enhanced WHO’s capacity to support the government of South Sudan’s efforts to contain the outbreak.

Angola receives 2 million cholera vaccines at a decisive moment in the response to t...

Luanda, July 4, 2025 - With the number of cholera cases showing a sustained downward trend and no deaths reported in recent days, Angola today received 2 million oral cholera vaccines, in a joint effort between the Ministry of Health, Gavi - the Global Alliance for Vaccines, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, the European Union and other partners in the health sector.