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By Shenaaz El-Halabi, World Health Organization Representative South Africa and Christine Muhigana, Representative, UNICEF South Africa

Pretoria - Breastfeeding is crucial as it is a baby's first vaccine, providing essential protection from diseases and supporting brain development. There is clear and compelling evidence that a decreased or lack of breastfeeding can seriously contribute to poor health, growth and development as well as the survival of infants, children and mothers.

Cameroon is embarking on a transformative journey to revamp its emergency medical services (EMS) system, marking a significant milestone in public health. The Ministry of Public Health, with the unwavering support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has validated the 2024 evaluation report that sheds light on the critical state of emergency care across the nation.

Sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) have no place in development or health programming. Beyond the personal toll on survivors, such violations erode trust, compromise results, and undermine the very systems meant to serve the vulnerable. That’s why strengthening the capacity of programme officers to identify, prevent, and respond to SEAH is not just important—it’s essential.

Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide—despite being almost entirely preventable.

With support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and  Development Office (FCDO), World Health Organization (WHO) collaborated with the Government of Uganda to train 78 multidisciplinary emergency responders under the AVoHC-SURGE, a joint initiative between Africa CDC's African Volunteer Health Corps (AVoHC) and WHO's Strengthening and Utilizing Response Groups for Emergencies (SURGE) program.

Butebo. Uganda marked the 2025 International Self-Care Day with a nationwide call for communities to embrace self-care as a vital pillar of public health. Commemorated under the theme “Self-Care Interventions for Health and Wellbeing: Unleashing Young Persons’ Potential,” the event emphasized empowering young people to take charge of their health through informed decisions, proactive behaviors, and serving as ambassadors of self-care.