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Rumours, Misinformation and Negative Beliefs underpin the Current Marburg Outbreak in Uganda

The burial team getting ready for transportation and burial of the second Marburg confirmed case in Kween district, eastern Uganda

27 October 2017

In the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in Kween district eastern Uganda, community engagement responders are faced with several rumours, misinformation and strong negative beliefs that seem to underpin outbreak.

South Sudan boosts Polio immunization coverage on the World Polio Day to keep the disease at bay

State MoH Director General administering polio vaccine

26 October 2017

No child anywhere should suffer from Polio a completely preventable disease. The Ministry of Health of South Sudan, in collaboration with WHO and partners celebrated the World Polio day with various activities that included radio talk shows, road walks, community mobilization and provision of Polio vaccination to children under five.

WHO and ITU to use digital technology to strengthen public health services in Africa

26 October 2017

With Africa currently undergoing a digital revolution, the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) today signed a Cooperation Agreement in Geneva, on using digital services to save lives and improve people’s health.

Rwanda conducted a national vaccination campaign on Measles and Rubella integrated in Mother and Child Health Week

The Minister of Health, Dr Diane Gashumba, providing Measles and Rubella Vaccine

25 October 2017

Rwanda has officially launched a two month countrywide Governance and Family Campaign starting with the Mother and Child Health Week and providing integrated interventions to millions of Rwandans aimed at improving health. The Mother and Child Health Week was conducted from 9th to 13th October 2017 with technical and financial support from stakeholders, including WHO.

Gambia observes World Mental Health day: WHO and partners engage stakeholders to create healthy work places

Mr Momodou Gassama (WHO) presenting on stress management in workplaces for officials of Standard Chartered Bank Gambia Ltd.

25 October 2017

The Gambia observed World Mental Health Day 2017 through a series of commentary activities aimed at mobilizing support and action for healthier work places.

Rwanda celebrated the World Mental Health Day 2017

Closing ceremony by Minister of Public Services and Labour, Hon. Rwanyindo Kayirangwa Fanfan(middle)

25 October 2017

On 10th October, Rwanda joined other countries all over the World to celebrate the World Mental Health Day under the theme: “Mental Health in the workplace”. The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Service and Labour and other Partners including WHO, organized in Kigali a national one day Symposium which gathered representatives of employers and employees from the Public and Private Sectors and mental health specialists.

United Nations Day: WHO South Sudan offers essential promotive health services in commemoration of UN’s 72nd Anniversary

WHO team providing malaria testing and treatment services

25 October 2017

As part of the events to mark the 72nd Anniversary of the day the UN Charter entered into force in 1945, the World Health Organization (WHO) in South Sudan, joined the rest of the UN family to provide essential promotive health services to the community on 24 October, 2017 at the Nyakuron Cultural Center, Juba.

WHO, UNICEF and Rotary International urge to sustain the polio-free status of Ethiopia

24 October 2017

Joint Statement on World Polio Day

24 October 2017, Addis Ababa: Today, as the world commemorates World Polio Day we, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and Rotary International, reaffirm our commitment to building on the success of our joint polio eradication efforts and sustaining the polio free status of the country.

Ethiopia Commemorated World Polio Day

Dr Akpaka Kalu WHO Ethiopia Representative greeting Former president of FDRE Mr Girma Woldegiorgis

24 October 2017

Ethiopia commemorated World Polio Day on October 24, 2017. The dignitaries at this historic event were former President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) His Excellency Mr. Girma Wolde Georgis, His Excellency Dr. Kebede Worku, State Minister of Health, other distinguished government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads and delegates of UN agencies and honorable representatives of international organizations. Members of Rotary International and National Rotary Clubs, Representatives of CSOs, NITAG members and National Polio Committee chairs were also in attendance. The Federal Police Orchestra rejuvenated the WPD.

Kuwait Fund and WHO in $4million multi-year agreement to tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa

WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti and The Director-General of the Kuwait Fund, H.E. Abdulwahab Al-Bader at the signing of the agreement - Photo: Kuwait Fund

24 October 2017

Kuwait City, 24 October 2017 - Efforts to control and eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in African countries got a major boost this week, with the announcement of a $4 million donation from the Kuwait Fund.

The announcement was made at a Donors’ meeting on how to end NTDs, hosted by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) and the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa.

NTDs are a diverse group of communicable diseases that prevail in tropical and subtropical conditions.