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Lesotho gears up for Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign

Berea, Preparations for Lesotho’s upcoming Measles-Rubella Supplementary Immunization Activities (MR SIAs) are in full swing, with a key Training of Trainers (TOT) session recently completed in Berea District. The nationwide vaccination campaign will run from 20–24 October 2025, followed by mop-up efforts from 25–27 October in areas with low coverage.

Zamfara State leads cholera vaccination campaign with WHO support

Gusau, To contain the cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, the state government- supported by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF, and other partners—conducted a reactive oral cholera vaccination (OCV) campaign in six high-burden Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Bridging gender gaps in healthcare to improve men’s access to care

Leribe - In Lesotho, most men face silent struggles regarding their health. They are less likely to seek medical help, get tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), or stay on treatment, often due to stigma, harmful gender norms, and limited access to male-friendly services. These barriers have left men behind in key health outcomes, putting their lives and the well-being of their families at risk.

Malawi’s Measles-Rubella Campaign: A United Front Against Outbreak

In the wake of sporadic measles outbreaks that gripped Malawi from late 2024 into mid-2025, the country mounted a swift and coordinated response. Declared a Grade 2 public health event in November 2024, the outbreak spread across ten districts, with six districts remaining actively affected by April 2025. 

WHO and China Explore Strengthened Collaboration Through the African Union Health Ar...

Addis Ababa, 23 September 2025 — Professor Francis Kasolo, WHO Representative a.i. to Ethiopia and the African Union (AU), paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Ambassador Jiang Feng, Head of Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the AU. The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between WHO and China in advancing public health in Africa and explored opportunities for deeper cooperation through the AU’s health architecture.

WORLD PATIENT SAFETY DAY 2025: WHO supports Mauritius in improving patient safety a...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness with the support of the World Health Organization rolled out the National VigiMobile Programme at Sir Aneerood Jugnauth (SAJ) Hospital, Flacq on 17 September 2025 to mark the World Patient Safety Day this year. For the first time, all hospitals and pharmacies in both public and private sectors in Mauritius will be equipped with this digital tool, enabling all health professionals—doctors, nurses, and pharmacists—to report Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFIs) in real time.  This real-time data reporting system is critical to ensure patient safety. The launch was attended by Mr. Jugmohunsing, Permanent Secretary; Dr. Ancia Anne, WHO Representative in Mauritius; Mrs. Maharaj, Deputy Permanent Secretary; Dr. Sookmanee, Regional Health Director, SAJ Hospital; and Mrs. Gopee, Ag. Director of Pharmacy Services, alongside health professionals from across the sectors. Virtual interventions by Dr. Sujeet Jain and Mr. Magnus, high level experts from WHO Headquarters, Geneva and Uppsala Monitoring Centre respectively, captivated attention - reinforcing Mauritius’ connection to the global pharmacovigilance community. Pharmacovigilance is a cornerstone of patient safety. While medicines and vaccines save millions of lives every year, their safe use requires vigilance and timely reporting. By launching VigiMobile on Patient Safety Day, Mauritius reaffirms its commitment to making patient safety the foundation of healthcare.