Health ministers adopt framework to safeguard Africa's polio gains

Health ministers adopt framework to safeguard Africa's polio gains

African ministers of health and high-level representatives today…
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WHO staff member speaks with residents in a rural community.

Mpox in Guinea-Bissau: community transmission remains active as surveillance is strengthened

Bissau— Two months after the first case was confirmed, the country…
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Guinea-Bissau advances the validation of the National HIV Treatment Protocols

Guinea-Bissau advances the validation of the National HIV Treatment Protocols

Bissau—The update aims to harmonize care practices, promote equitable…
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Health workers in blue scrubs stand together at a health facility

African countries commit to train and retain 3 million more health workers by 2035

African health ministers endorsed the Africa Health Workforce Agenda…
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African health ministers adopt new strategy to bolster medical regulatory systems

African health ministers adopt new strategy to bolster medical regulatory systems

Millions of people in Africa rely on medicines, vaccines, diagnostic…
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WHO South Sudan staff meeting with Dr WHO Regional Office Country Focus Coordinator during his visit to South Sudan

WHO Regional Office Country Focus Coordinator visits South Sudan to strengthen health sector support

Juba - The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa…
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A mother holds her baby during a health check at a health facility

African countries commit to giving every child the best start in life

The future of Africa is being shaped today. Not in boardrooms or…
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A WHO staff member hands medical supplies to a health worker at a health facility

Securing the future of health in Africa through sustainable financing

African health ministers endorsed a new strategy setting out a…
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