Advancing leadership for women's health and sexual and reproductive health and rights in the African region
WHO Africa, International Vaccine Institute sign agreement to boost vaccine production in Africa
Benue State, WHO expands Lassa Fever response with community-level outreach campaigns
Makurdi, Lassa fever continues to pose a major public health challenge in Nigeria and across West Africa. Between 1 January and 10 August 2025, Nigeria reported more than 6939 suspected cases, including 849 confirmed cases and 159 deaths. Globally, Lassa fever remains a recurring epidemic threat in West Africa, with countries such as Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea also reporting cases in recent years.
African health ministers call for accelerating progress in women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health by transforming health systems
African health leaders, partners call for greater investment in integrated NCD services
From outbreaks to sustainability: African ministers commit to accelerate polio endgame
Dr Tedros, WHO Director General commends WHO Zambia team
During his visit to Lusaka for the 75th WHO Regional Committee for Africa (#RC75), WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, met with members of the WHO Zambia Country Office. The meeting provided an opportunity to recognize the team’s contributions and hear directly from staff on key issues affecting their work.
Dr Tedros expressed heartfelt appreciation for the Zambia team’s dedication and service, especially in the face of global funding challenges
Health leaders, partners pledge to catalyse Africa’s production of medicines and vaccines
WHO Representative in Benin meets National Assembly President: Benin’s Parliament reaffirms Its key role in sustainable health financing
President Hichilema honours Dr Tedros, Dr Kaseya for advancing health equity
His Excellency Mr Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, conferred on Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) the Order of the Eagle of Zambia – 3rd Division.
The special ceremony took place at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, during the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa (RC75).