From April 24 to 30, 2025, Angola joins the other countries on the African continent to mark the 15th edition of African Vaccination Week (AVW), an initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO), which aims to promote vaccination as a fundamental right and one of the most effective public health interventions. 

Mbabane—In commemoration of the World Health Day 2025 on 7 April 2025, the Kingdom of Eswatini joined global partners in launching a year-long campaign under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”, calling for renewed commitment to end preventable maternal and neonatal deaths.

The national commemoration brought together policymakers, health professionals, civil society, UN agencies, government officials, and children, reflecting a collective vision for safer pregnancies and healthier newborns.

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, inaugurated the second National Tobacco Control Committee (NTCC) during a high-level event held in Kampala. This milestone marks a renewed national commitment to enforcing the Tobacco Control Act and protecting citizens, especially the youth and vulnerable, from the harmful effects of tobacco.

In a meeting held today, the Honourable Minister of Health of the Republic of Angola, Dr. Sílvia Lutucuta, formally welcomed the newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Angola, Dr. Indrajit Hazarika. The meeting marked the beginning of a renewed and reinforced partnership between the Government of Angola and WHO, with a central focus on intensifying the national response to the ongoing cholera outbreak.

In response to a recent upsurge in malaria cases, the Ministry of Health in Botswana, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) initiative, has launched an emergency response to contain the outbreak and protect vulnerable communities.

Every year, an estimated 1,200 children in Ghana develop cancer, yet only

Grand Cape Mount, Liberia - Since August 2024, Liberia has reported a total of 74 mpox cases, with one active case in the Grand Cape Mount. In collaboration with the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), the World Health Organization (WHO), Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Gavi, the Ministry of Health launched a nationwide mpox vaccination drive to combat the spread of the virus.

Integration has emerged as a cornerstone strategy in Ethiopia’s efforts to accelerate the reduction of zero-dose (ZD) children—those who have not received a single routine vaccination. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Integration Resource Guide, integrating health services, such as vaccination programs, significantly enhance resource efficiency and improves overall healthcare delivery.