Japan Supports WHO’s Emergency Programme in Northeast Nigeria
Abuja, 31 March 2017 - The Government of Japan recently announced a contribution of USD 903,000 towards World Health Organization’s (WHO) Emergency Programme in the crisis-affected Northeastern region of Nigeria. The contribution will benefit approximately 400,000 women, men and children through the provision of medicines and medical equipment, integrated basic primary health care services, establishment of effective referral mechanism for severally ill patients and strengthening of health sector coordination.
South Sudan’s National Health Summit unites Government and partners to revitalize efforts toward building a resilient health system for people facing multiple challenges
Juba, 31 March 2017 - More than 500 participants took major steps to improve people’s health across local, state and national levels at the third National Health Summit for South Sudan, which concluded today. Considering the challenges and opportunities of delivering health in South Sudan, participants sought to establish a clear vision for health in the years ahead.
Nigeria Concludes Synchronization of Vaccination Campaign with Neighbouring Niger, Cameroun and Benin.
Abuja, 30 March 2017- States sharing border settlements with neighbouring countries of Niger, Cameroun and Benin have completed scheduled synchronized vaccinations with different levels of successes recorded during the first National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) in 2017 aimed at stopping polio transmission in Nigeria and ensuring non- resurgence of the virus in polio-free countries.
Mobile Teams Provide Skilled Home Delivery in Hard-to-Reach Communities of Borno State.
Maiduguri, 30 March 2017- On that fateful day - 13th March 2017, mobile Hard-to-Reach (H-T-R) Team 07 was in Pela Olla community, Hauwul Local Government Area (LGA), Borno state, for its routine healthcare delivery sessions until a call came from a desperate father-to- be, Malam Mohammed whose wife, Hanatu was in labour.
It was Hanatu’s first delivery experience. The nearest health facility is located 10 kilometres away and no healthcare worker could be reached.
Government and partners unite to End TB in Uganda
The Minister of State for Health in Charge of General Duties, Hon. Sarah Opendi, has urged Ugandans to unite and end Tuberculosis (TB) and Leprosy in Uganda. This was during the annual commemoration of the World TB day held at Atiri Primary School grounds in Tororo District under the theme “Unite to End TB” with the slogan “Find the missing cases”.
Governors and Commissioners Renew Political Commitment Through Active Engagement in Vaccination Campaign
Abuja, 30 March 2017 -Various Governors and Commissioners for Health have been fully engaged in the first National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) campaign in 2017 to permanently stop polio transmission in Nigeria by providing overall oversight and monitoring of activities during the round. The NIPDs implemented in all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, officially ended on 29 March 2017.
Statement by WHO Representative at the 3rd National Health Summit of South Sudan
I must congratulate the Honorable Minister and all the partners for having the courage to convene this important Health Summit.
At the onset I must say what the Summit is and what it is not: It is not a one-off event, but rather the launching of a process to address the myriad of problems facing South Sudan's health sector today. Secondly, it is not a workshop, but a forum for honest discussions to find solutions. I therefore urge all participants to not only bring issues to the table but to proffer solutions.
Excellences, Ladies and gentlemen,
CSM Outbreak-Niger State and Federal Government Strengthen Response System
Abuja, 27 March 2017 - Following the reported cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in four(4) local government areas (LGAs), the Niger state government in north central Nigeria has activated one of the most robust CSM disease outbreak preparedness and responses yet. With close to 60 suspected cases so far, the state has taken major steps including the appointment Dr Mustapha Jibril, the Commissioner for Health, to lead the state response in close coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO).
The Gambia Introduces New Three-Year Tobacco Taxation Policy
BANJUL, 27 March 2017 : The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs of the Government of the Republic of the Gambia has introduced a new three-year tobacco taxation policy, 2017-2019, following discussions with and capacity building from the World Health Organization (WHO).
WHO joins partners at South Sudan’s National Health Summit to build a resilient health system and attain greater access to health services
Juba, 27 March 2017— The third National Health Summit for South Sudan opened today with some 500 participants coming together to consider the challenges and opportunities of delivering health in South Sudan, and to establish a clear vision for health in the years ahead.
Organized by the Republic of South Sudan’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) is a key organizing partner. The five day event’s theme is “Harnessing Strong Partnerships for a Resilient Health System towards attainment of Universal Health Coverage.”