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On the frontlines of the fight against Lassa fever in Nigeria

On the frontlines of the fight against Lassa fever in Nigeria

In early January, John had one of the most terrifying experiences of…
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Experts who participated in the workshop

Zanzibar develops the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

Zanzibar, 13-15 March 2018: Today, we are challenged by a variety of…
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Meeting participants with the Guest of Honor

Tanzania convenes experts to chart a roadmap for Malaria control

Dar-es-Salaam, 12-13 March 2018: The National Malaria Control…
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Edo State Deputy Governor with WHO State Coordinator

Polio personnel support Lassa fever response in Nigeria for rapid containment of an unprecedented outbreak.

Abuja, 15 March 2018 - “When I received the confirmation of the…
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Kenya Certified Free of Guinea worm disease

Kenya Certified Free of Guinea worm disease

WHO declares Kenya officially free of the crippling parasitic disease…
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The WHO Representative, Dr. Nathan Bakyaita (second from left), accompanied by WHO National Surveillance Officers and the Disease Prevention and Control Officer on a conducted tour of Mantampala Refugee Camp

WHO to roll out integrated disease surveillance training in districts hosting refugees.

In response to the influx of refugees from the Democratic Republic of…
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WHO supports Nigeria to respond to cholera outbreak (from file)

WHO supports Nigeria to respond to new cholera outbreak in Borno State

Maiduguri, Nigeria, 13 March 2018—The World Health Organization (WHO…
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Hon James Janka Duku, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries declaring RVF outbreak in Yirol

South Sudan declares Rift Valley fever outbreak in parts of Eastern Lakes State

Juba, 12 March 2018 – The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of…
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