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Le Cameroun a lancé le 22 janvier 2024 le vaccin antipaludique RTS,S dans son programme élargi de vaccination, devenant ainsi le premier pays à le faire en dehors du programme pilote de vaccination antipaludique mené au Ghana, au Kenya et au Malawi. Le vaccin est déployé dans 42 districts sanitaires des 10 régions du pays, dans des centres de santé publics et privés. Ce lancement intervient après que le Cameroun avait reçu 331 200 doses de vaccin en novembre 2023.

Dr Fiona, Team Leader, Emergency Program visiting the Bulengo camp in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on November 10, 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced to the east of the country, and over 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January of this year. WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

Dr Fiona, Team Leader, Emergency Program in a meeting at the Goma sub-office in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on November 10, 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced to the east of the country, and over 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January of this year. WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

Dr. Fiona (3L), Team Leader, Emergency Program visits the Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale in Goma while Dr. Daniel Mukadi (2L) explains the workings of the institute in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on November 9, 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced to the east of the country, and over 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January of this year. WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

Dr. Fiona (2L), Team Leader, Emergency Program visits the Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale in Goma while Dr. Daniel Mukadi (1L) explains the workings of the institute in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on November 9, 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced to the east of the country, and over 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January of this year. WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

Dr. Fiona Braka (C), Team Leader, Emergency Program visits the Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale in Goma while Dr. Daniel Mukadi (2R) explains the workings of the institute in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on November 9, 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced to the east of the country, and over 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January of this year. WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

Dr. Fiona (2R), Team Leader, Emergency Program visits the Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale in Goma while Dr. Daniel Mukadi (1R) explains the workings of the institute in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on November 9, 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced to the east of the country, and over 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January of this year. WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

Dr. Fiona (3L), Team Leader, Emergency Program visits a Cholera treatment center in Rusayo IDP camp, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on November 9, 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced to the east of the country, and over 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January of this year. WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

Dr. Fiona, Team Leader, Emergency Program visits a Cholera treatment center in Rusayo IDP camp, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on November 9, 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced to the east of the country, and over 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January of this year. WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

Displaced women sing to welcome a woman after giving birth in the Bulengo displacement camp, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, 10 November 2023. The WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

Dr. Fiona (3R), Team Leader, Emergency Program visits a Cholera treatment center in Rusayo IDP camp, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on November 9, 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced to the east of the country, and over 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January of this year. WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

After three days of treatment, Agnes Olive, aged 24, leaves the cholera treatment centre with her warring son in the Rusayo displaced persons camp in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on 9 November 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced to the east of the country and more than 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January this year. The WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

Nurses maintain the cholera treatment centre in the Rusayo camp for displaced people to ensure that patients are properly cared for, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on 9 November 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced in the east of the country and more than 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January this year. The WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

A WHO worker talks to a community outreach worker at the cholera treatment centre in the Rusayo camp for displaced persons, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on 9 November 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced in the east of the country and more than 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January this year. The WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

Doctor Mayau Kaseraka circulates in the mobile clinic set up in the Bulengo camp for displaced persons, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on 8 November 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced in the east of the country and more than 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January this year. The WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

General view of the Bulengo IDP camp, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on November 8, 2023. As a result of the war that broke out in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes for safe havens. More than 2.4 million people have moved to the east of the country, and more than 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January of this year. WHO and partners are helping to improve sanitation and are providing emergency health services for camp residents, but the needs in the area are enormous and more support is needed.

Patients sleep on their beds in the cholera treatment center in the Rusayo displaced persons camp, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, November 9, 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced to the east of the country, and over 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January of this year. WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

Patients sitting in the cholera treatment centre in the Rusayo camp for displaced people in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, 9 November 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced in the east of the country and more than 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January this year. The WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

General view of the Bulengo IDP camp, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on November 8, 2023. As a result of the war that broke out in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes for safe havens. More than 2.4 million people have moved to the east of the country, and more than 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January of this year. WHO and partners are helping to improve sanitation and are providing emergency health services for camp residents, but the needs in the area are enormous and more support is needed.

Community relays standing on oral rehydration pointa in Rusayo displacement camp, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on November 9, 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced to the east of the country, and over 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January of this year. WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

Displaced people in the street of the Rusayo displacement camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on November 9, 2023. Following the outbreak of war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, many people were forced to flee their homes to find refuge. More than 2.4 million people have been displaced to the east of the country, and over 34,000 cases of cholera have been recorded in North Kivu since January of this year. WHO and its partners are helping to improve sanitation and provide emergency health services to camp residents, but the needs in the region are enormous and further assistance is required.

Response to the diphtheria epidemic in Niger. WHO team and partners work together to control the spread of the disease.

Response to the diphtheria epidemic in Niger. Zinder region was affected by diptheria epidemic since july 2023. WHO Staff and Health professionnal coordinate to control the spread of the disease

Group working session during the piloting phase of WHO Global Guidance Framework for Responsible Use of Life Sciences in Africa, to mitigate biorisks & governance of dual-use research. Uganda agreed to pilot the operationalization of the framework as a result of the regional workshop to operationalize the framework in the WHO African region held in Nairobi, Kenya from 24 to 25 January 2023. One important strategic activity of the action plan to pilot the framework in Uganda was the sensitization of relevant national stakeholders on its operationalization. In this regard, a 3-days national stakeholders’ workshop was held in Kampala, Uganda, from 21 to 23 November 2023, under the coordination of the Office of the Prime Minister with the support of the WHO Country Office in Uganda, the Regional Office for Africa, and WHO headquarters. The workshop's main goals were to present an overview of the framework and the pilot project; discuss an in-depth understanding of the current situation and existing biosafety and biosecurity activities, and dual-use research at the national level; and identify concrete applications of the framework to the Ugandan situation. During the workshop, a roadmap was developed for effective domestication and implementation of the framework. The workshop convened over 80 participants from diverse sectors representing human health, nonhuman animal health, plants and agriculture, environment, defense, security organizations, other developing and implementing partners as well as the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), WHO Country Office for Uganda, Regional Office for Africa, and headquarters. The 3 days’ workshop was structured around a series of sessions that included presentations, panel discussions, working group discussions and plenary sessions to encouraged participation and active interactions. The workshop was inaugurated by the Director General of the Ministry of Health of Uganda alongside other opening remarks by representatives from WHO headquarters, WHO Country Office of Uganda and the Africa CDC.

Participants of the piloting phase of WHO Global Guidance Framework for Responsible Use of Life Sciences in Africa, to mitigate biorisks & governance of dual-use research in Uganda. Uganda agreed to pilot the operationalization of the framework as a result of the regional workshop to operationalize the framework in the WHO African region held in Nairobi, Kenya from 24 to 25 January 2023. One important strategic activity of the action plan to pilot the framework in Uganda was the sensitization of relevant national stakeholders on its operationalization. In this regard, a 3-days national stakeholders’ workshop was held in Kampala, Uganda, from 21 to 23 November 2023, under the coordination of the Office of the Prime Minister with the support of the WHO Country Office in Uganda, the Regional Office for Africa, and WHO headquarters. The workshop's main goals were to present an overview of the framework and the pilot project; discuss an in-depth understanding of the current situation and existing biosafety and biosecurity activities, and dual-use research at the national level; and identify concrete applications of the framework to the Ugandan situation. During the workshop, a roadmap was developed for effective domestication and implementation of the framework. The workshop convened over 80 participants from diverse sectors representing human health, nonhuman animal health, plants and agriculture, environment, defense, security organizations, other developing and implementing partners as well as the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), WHO Country Office for Uganda, Regional Office for Africa, and headquarters. The 3 days’ workshop was structured around a series of sessions that included presentations, panel discussions, working group discussions and plenary sessions to encouraged participation and active interactions. The workshop was inaugurated by the Director General of the Ministry of Health of Uganda alongside other opening remarks by representatives from WHO headquarters, WHO Country Office of Uganda and the Africa CDC.

Dr. Ross Anna Laura, Head of Emerging Technologies, Research Prioritization and Support at WHO Geneva talking about the importance of using one health approach to promote biorisk research and mitigation in Africa. Uganda agreed to pilot the operationalization of the framework as a result of the regional workshop to operationalize the framework in the WHO African region held in Nairobi, Kenya from 24 to 25 January 2023. One important strategic activity of the action plan to pilot the framework in Uganda was the sensitization of relevant national stakeholders on its operationalization. In this regard, a 3-days national stakeholders’ workshop was held in Kampala, Uganda, from 21 to 23 November 2023, under the coordination of the Office of the Prime Minister with the support of the WHO Country Office in Uganda, the Regional Office for Africa, and WHO headquarters. The workshop's main goals were to present an overview of the framework and the pilot project; discuss an in-depth understanding of the current situation and existing biosafety and biosecurity activities, and dual-use research at the national level; and identify concrete applications of the framework to the Ugandan situation. During the workshop, a roadmap was developed for effective domestication and implementation of the framework. The workshop convened over 80 participants from diverse sectors representing human health, nonhuman animal health, plants and agriculture, environment, defense, security organizations, other developing and implementing partners as well as the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), WHO Country Office for Uganda, Regional Office for Africa, and headquarters. The 3 days’ workshop was structured around a series of sessions that included presentations, panel discussions, working group discussions and plenary sessions to encouraged participation and active interactions. The workshop was inaugurated by the Director General of the Ministry of Health of Uganda alongside other opening remarks by representatives from WHO headquarters, WHO Country Office of Uganda and the Africa CDC.

DR Andrew Bakainaga, WHO Cluster lead for District Health Management and System Strengthening talking about the importance biosafety and biosecurity to improve Life Science in Uganda. Uganda agreed to pilot the operationalization of the framework as a result of the regional workshop to operationalize the framework in the WHO African region held in Nairobi, Kenya from 24 to 25 January 2023. One important strategic activity of the action plan to pilot the framework in Uganda was the sensitization of relevant national stakeholders on its operationalization. In this regard, a 3-days national stakeholders’ workshop was held in Kampala, Uganda, from 21 to 23 November 2023, under the coordination of the Office of the Prime Minister with the support of the WHO Country Office in Uganda, the Regional Office for Africa, and WHO headquarters. The workshop's main goals were to present an overview of the framework and the pilot project; discuss an in-depth understanding of the current situation and existing biosafety and biosecurity activities, and dual-use research at the national level; and identify concrete applications of the framework to the Ugandan situation. During the workshop, a roadmap was developed for effective domestication and implementation of the framework. The workshop convened over 80 participants from diverse sectors representing human health, nonhuman animal health, plants and agriculture, environment, defense, security organizations, other developing and implementing partners as well as the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), WHO Country Office for Uganda, Regional Office for Africa, and headquarters. The 3 days’ workshop was structured around a series of sessions that included presentations, panel discussions, working group discussions and plenary sessions to encouraged participation and active interactions. The workshop was inaugurated by the Director General of the Ministry of Health of Uganda alongside other opening remarks by representatives from WHO headquarters, WHO Country Office of Uganda and the Africa CDC.

To deepen knowledge about the health situation in the province of Huambo, reinforce dialogue and establish solid networks with local leaders, WHO Interim Representative in Angola, Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, accompanied by a team of six experts, worked for three days in the province of Huambo, where the organization, with funds from the European Union, is supporting local authorities with essential initiatives to combat meningitis. WHO meets with the local community in Calenga, Huambo

To deepen knowledge about the health situation in the province of Huambo, reinforce dialogue and establish solid networks with local leaders, WHO Interim Representative in Angola, Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, accompanied by a team of six experts, worked for three days in the province of Huambo, where the organization, with funds from the European Union, is supporting local authorities with essential initiatives to combat meningitis.

On a 2-day visit to Cunene, Angola, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) assessed efforts to eradicate Guinea Worm disease, a project they've jointly addressed since 2020. Led by WHO's Dr. Humphrey Karamagi and other prominent health officials, they held dialogues with the provincial government, leading to partnerships with various agencies, NGOs, and private sectors to form a regional technical committee. Their trip to Namacunde emphasized collaborative border disease detection, while a visit to Onanime showcased community water purification efforts.

Raising awareness of early detection of breast cancer, 27 October 2023 at the WHO regional office for Africa. In a global effort to raise awareness on breast cancer, October has been designated as the Pink Month. The Pink Month is a month where efforts to educate those concerned about the disease, including early identification and signs and symptoms associated with breast cancer.

On 13 October 2023, the second round of the national polio campaign was inaugurated in Ondjiva, Cunene, Angola. The launch witnessed the presence of the Secretary of State for Public Health, Professor Carlos Pinto de Sousa, representing the Minister of Health, Dr Silvia Lutucuta. He was joined by the Vice-Governor for Political, Social, and Economic Sectors of Cunene, Apolo Ndinoulenga. The new UNICEF Representative, Antero de Pina, also participated, speaking on behalf of the UN Resident Coordinator, Zahira Virani. The World Health Organization (WHO) was fully present with a delegation led by Dr Lionel Nizigama, who stood in for Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, the Acting WHO Representative in Angola. The campaign took place from 13-16 October. Second round of the national polio campaign

On 13 October 2023, the second round of the national polio campaign was inaugurated in Ondjiva, Cunene, Angola. The launch witnessed the presence of the Secretary of State for Public Health, Professor Carlos Pinto de Sousa, representing the Minister of Health, Dr Silvia Lutucuta. He was joined by the Vice-Governor for Political, Social, and Economic Sectors of Cunene, Apolo Ndinoulenga. The new UNICEF Representative, Antero de Pina, also participated, speaking on behalf of the UN Resident Coordinator, Zahira Virani. The World Health Organization (WHO) was fully present with a delegation led by Dr Lionel Nizigama, who stood in for Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, the Acting WHO Representative in Angola. The campaign took place from 13-16 October.

The Seventy-three Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa was held in a hybrid format from 28 August to 1st September 2023 under Special procedures for the conduct of the hybrid session of the Regional Committee for Africa. BOTSWANA: 73rd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, August-September 2023

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