Reports of the Regional Director

The annual and biennial reports on the work of WHO in the African Region, presented by each Regional Director to the Regional Committee.

Reports presented before 1995 have not yet been digitised.

Dr Mohamed Janabi

In office

4 reports
WHO São Tomé and Príncipe Newsletter for the 2nd Quarter - April to June 2026
September 2026 | Newsletter

WHO São Tomé and Príncipe Newsletter for the 2nd Quarter - April to June 2026

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } The second edition of the WHO São Tomé and Príncipe Newsletter highlights the key achievements of the second quarter of 2026, reflecting the continued commitment of the Government, the World Health Organization, and its partners to strengthening the national health system.This edition showcases significant progress in priority areas, including the elimination of lymphatic filariasis and malaria, the digital transformation of immunization, the strengthening of vaccination programmes, the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases, and the capacity building of health professionals. It also features the launch of new strategic frameworks, innovative approaches to improving health service management, and efforts to advance sustainable health financing.One of the quarter’s major highlights was the celebration of 50 years of partnership between WHO and São Tomé and Príncipe, marking five decades of collaboration dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the population.We invite you to explore the stories, achievements, and partnerships featured in this edition, which continue to drive progress towards universal health coverage and a healthier future for all.

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Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti

2015–2025

12 reports

Dr Luis Gomes Sambo

2005–2015

8 reports
The Work of WHO in the African Region, 2012 - 2013 - Biennial report of the Regional Director
November 2014 | Biennial report

The Work of WHO in the African Region, 2012 - 2013 - Biennial report of the Regional Director

The work of WHO in the biennium was guided by the 11th General Programme of Work 2006–2015, the MTSP 2008–2013, Country Cooperation Strategies (CCS) and the Strategic Directions for WHO in the African Region 2010–2015. This report covering the Programme Budget 2012-2013 is presented under each of the strategic objectives, namely, SO1: Communicable diseases; SO2: HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; SO3: Chronic noncommunicable conditions, mental disorders, violence and injuries; SO4: Child, adolescent and maternal health, and ageing; SO5: Emergencies, disasters, crises and con icts; SO6: Risk factors for health conditions; SO7: Social and economic determinants of health; SO8: Healthier environment; SO9: Nutrition, food safety and food security; SO10: Health services; SO11: Medical products and technologies; SO12: Leadership, governance and partnership; and SO13: Ef cient and effective WHO. 

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Dr Ebrahim Malick Samba

1995–2005

1 report
The Work of WHO in the African Region, 2004 - Annual report of the Regional Director
August 2005 | Annual report

The Work of WHO in the African Region, 2004 - Annual report of the Regional Director

This annual report of the Regional Director is a progress report on the work of the WHO in the African Region during the first year of the 2004–2005 biennium Programme Budget, which is part of the Tenth General Programme of Work (2002–2005). The period covered by the report marks a transition in the management of the Regional Office. This period ends the mandate of Dr Ebrahim Malick Samba as Regional Director and opens a new chapter in the work of WHO in the African Region with the election of Dr Luis Gomes Sambo as the new Regional Director. 

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