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Maseru – To address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs), the Ministry of Health, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), NCDI Poverty Network, and other partners, launched a National Multi-sectoral NCDIs Coordinating Mechanism. The high-level event brought together key stakeholders from across sectors, marking a significant milestone in Lesotho’s commitment to strengthening its response to NCDIs.

Abidjan – Côte d’Ivoire has taken a crucial  step in the efforts to protect children from the debilitating effects of poliovirus with the launch of an upgraded laboratory to enhance detection and timely response to end the circulation of the virus.

Jinja City. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other stakeholders, commemorated World Patient Safety Day with a national event held at Mpumude Health Centre IV in eastern Uganda.

Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya today inaugurated a newly upgraded World Health Organization (WHO)-accredited polio laboratory at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), marking a major step forward in the country’s efforts to detect and respond rapidly to poliovirus and other epidemic-prone diseases.

Morogoro - With financial support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting Tanzania in taking a major step toward strengthening its readiness for future pandemics through the development of a National Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Preparedness Plan.

Sierra Leone has successfully completed the End-Term Review (ETR) of its National Tuberculosis (TB) Strategic Plan (2021–2025), a pivotal exercise aimed at evaluating the country’s progress in the fight against TB, identifying ongoing challenges, and setting priorities for the next strategic phase. The review process, which began in March 2025, included comprehensive epidemiological and programmatic assessments conducted from 1 to 12 September 2025.