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To end tuberculosis and protect its citizens, Angola has been intensifying its actions to fight tuberculosis (TB), which resulted in a significant improvement in the service network's coverage in 2018.

Farato, The Gambia - Public health leaders from across The Gambia gathered at the Farato Health Centre on Sunday to commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated action to combat the persistent threat of TB in Africa. The event, attended by esteemed representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health (MOH), highlighted both progress made and challenges faced in the ongoing battle against this infectious disease.

Maseru-The Government of Lesotho has endorsed and launched the Emergency, Preparedness, and Response Flagship Initiative Roadmap. This was done with the support from the World Health Organisation(WHO) and Africa CDC.

Dar es Salaam - Healthy children are more likely to grow up to be healthy adults who can effectively contribute to their communities and society.

At the Eastern Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development, stakeholders affirmed continuous investment in ensuring children have access to basic needs such as healthcare services, education, nutrition, and resources for their well-being and development.

Dengue fever is having a moment. According to WHO data, cases increased significantly in 2023, following a small decline during the three previous years. A potent cocktail of ongoing transmissions and a surge in new cases saw the worldwide number of dengue cases exceed five million, a near record high.

Dar es Salaam- Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) forms an integral pillar of public health emergency response by playing a significant role in engaging affected and at-risk communities to prevent, detect and respond to health emergencies.

However, the concept of RCCE sounds new to many practitioners globally limiting local capacities to effectively implement social-behavioral interventions against public health emergencies.

Yobe, 20 March 2024 - In the wake of a concerning Cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) outbreak in Yobe State, Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) has swiftly mobilized its technical expertise to aid local health authorities in containing the spread of the disease. 

Cerebrospinal Meningitis, potentially fatal illness characterized by inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, poses a significant public health threat, particularly in a state already dealing with the disease alongside a protracted humanitarian crisis.

The World Health Organization (WHO) Mauritius Country Office launched its new Biennial Workplan 2024-2025 with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) on March 18, 2024.