Africa is a continent of resilience, diversity, and opportunity. A continent that has faced tremendous health challenges but has also achieved remarkable progress. A continent with the opportunity to come together with a clear vision to achieve transformational progress.
Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi
WHO Regional Director for Africa
Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi
WHO Regional Director for Africa
Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi assumed office as WHO Regional Director for Africa on 30 June 2025, bringing to the role over three decades of distinguished leadership in clinical medicine, health policy, public health and health systems development across the continent, and beyond.
A prominent cardiologist, health strategist and global health diplomat, Dr Janabi has dedicated his career to strengthening health systems, advancing equitable care, and championing innovation and collaboration to improve health in Africa.
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High-level ministerial meeting on cross-border coordination on the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus
23 May 2026
WHO supports Democratic Republic of the Congo reinforce efforts to diagnose disease in remote area
6 December 2024
Sustaining mpox response in Africa as efforts begin bearing fruit
3 December 2024
Saddened by the passing of Dr Faustine Ndugulile, Regional Director-elect
27 November 2024
Empowering Girls Means Upholding Their Rights to Sexual and Reproductive Health
11 October 2024
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Reports
Scaling up PEN‑Plus: expanding life-saving care for severe noncommunicable diseases in Africa
21 July 2026
Regional framework for accelerating implementation of the Global oral health action plan: addressing oral diseases as part of noncommunicable diseases towards universal health coverage and health for all by 2030
20 July 2026
EBOLA BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS DISEASE OUTBREAK Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda Weekly External Situation Report 09, Data as of 12 July 2026
12 July 2026
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Leadership Team
Meet the leadership team supporting and implementing Dr. Janabi's vision of making good health a reality for all Africans.
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