African Traditional Medicine Day 2026: Bridging ancient wisdom and modern healthcare
Kamhlushwa, Mpumalanga | 31 August 2026
Nigeria advances early childhood development through primary health care
Abuja – Every month at the Primary Health Care Centre in Ugbor, Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State, in southern Nigeria, mothers gather with their babies for routine immunization and growth monitoring services. Among them is Mrs Shegu Ritawaits who arrived one morning with her eight-month-old child expecting a routine clinic visit.
Tanzania completes third round of Phase II nOPV2 Polio campaign, reaching nearly 7 million children
Dar es Salaam — From 27–30 August 2026, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania completed the third round of Phase II of the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) campaign, reaching 6,991,461 children under 10 years of age across eight regions, exceeding the national target of 6,555,511 children.
New equipment strengthens the capacity of Guinea-Bissau’s National Ophthalmology Service
Bissau—The initiative expands the resources available for eye examinations, diagnosis and treatment at Simão Mendes National Hospital.
The World Health Organization (WHO) handed over materials and equipment to the National Ophthalmology Service, based at Simão Mendes National Hospital in Bissau.
The equipment, valued at a total of US$151,863, was procured under the National Health System Strengthening Project, funded by the African Development Bank in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health.
WHO hands over emergency health supplies to strengthen Ghana’s post-floods health response
The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over emergency health supplies to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to support ongoing public health preparedness and response following the floods that affected parts of Ghana on 29 June 2026.
Uganda ends Ebola outbreak following completion of 42-day countdown
WHO donates mobile laboratory to strengthen Uganda’s outbreak preparedness
Kampala – TheWorld Health Organization (WHO), with funding support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), has handed over a Truck-Mounted Mobile Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory valued at over half a million US Dollars to the Government of Uganda, marking a significant investment in the country’s capacity to detect and respond to outbreaks of Ebola and other highly infectious diseases.
Mpox in Guinea-Bissau: community transmission remains active as surveillance is strengthened
Bissau— Two months after the first case was confirmed, the country has recorded 10 confirmed cases and no deaths. Health teams are intensifying active case finding and contact monitoring, with technical support from the World Health Organization.
Two months into the outbreak
Ethiopia's Health Minister Elected Chairperson of WHO Regional Committee for Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 26 August 2026: Ethiopia's Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba Feyssa, has been elected Chairperson of the 76th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa (RC76), currently taking place in Addis Ababa.
Guinea-Bissau advances the validation of the National HIV Treatment Protocols
Bissau—The update aims to harmonize care practices, promote equitable access to treatment, and improve the care provided to people living with HIV.
The Ministry of Public Health of Guinea-Bissau, with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO), is conducting the validation of the National HIV Treatment Protocols on 26 and 27 August.
The activity brings together health professionals, experts, and sector partners to review the technical content and reach a consensus before final approval.
Updated guidance to improve care