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Brazzaville - The fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) has received a major boost with a landmark commitment by donors and partners to invest over US$ 777 million boost efforts to eliminate and eradicate NTDs.

Accra ‒ In 2020, the death of his best friend, Tawiah, reminded Nii Ayittey about the real dangers of AIDS. So when he heard of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as an effective HIV prevention method, Ayittey did not hesitate to enrol in a PrEP programme.

Now a champion, Ayittey has dedicated his life to educating and encouraging his peers to use PrEP as additional protection against HIV.

Luanda, 05 December 2024 - Angola is highly vulnerable to malaria, which is estimated to be responsible for 40% of illnesses and 42% of deaths in the country.

Maiduguri – 4 December, 2023 - The World Health Organization (WHO) has restated its commitment to continually provide leadership and coordination to support the government in reaching the underserved and vulnerable populations in northeast Nigeria with essential health services.

The WHO Country Representative to Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, gave the assurance during his welcome remark at the recently concluded 13th Joint Operational Review (JOR) held in Yola, Adamawa State, from 27 to 29 November 2023. 

This opinion was first published in Portuguese by Jornal de Angola, which version can be found here:

WHO Namibia and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) launched the 1000 Days Campaign to improve nutrition of children during the period from conception to 2 years in 2022 first in the Ohangwena Region. Since then, the campaign has expanded to other regions and Omaheke was the latest region to adapt the 1000 days campaign.

The first Regional Rehabilitation Meeting for Africa took place from November 21st to November 23rd, 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Hosted by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia, the meeting brought together leaders from ministries of health and healthcare professionals from nineteen African nations.