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.
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.
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.
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. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alemberhan, a nurse with 14-year experience, takes care of a 13-year-old cholera patient girl recovering from severe illness at a cholera treatment center (CTC) in Demba district of cholera-prone Gofa Zone, SNNP Region of Ethiopia, wherein WHO joins the government and other partners in cholera response through training, supplies support, water quality monitoring, providing water treatment chemicals, and guiding the overall water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) interventions. WHO Ethiopia/2023/Mulugeta Ayene Cholera Outbreak Sparks Urgent Prevention Measures in Affected Ethiopia’s regions
Alemberhan, a nurse with 14-year experience, takes care of a cholera patient recovering from severe illness at a cholera treatment center (CTC) in Demba district of cholera-prone Gofa Zone, SNNP Region of Ethiopia, wherein WHO joins the government and other partners in cholera response through training, supplies support, water quality monitoring, providing water treatment chemicals, and guiding the overall water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) interventions. WHO Ethiopia/2023/Mulugeta Ayene Cholera Outbreak Sparks Urgent Prevention Measures in Affected Ethiopia’s regions
Alemberhan, a nurse with 14-year experience, is setting a glucose bag for 75-year-old cholera patient Fikru recovering from severe illness at a cholera treatment center (CTC) in Denba district of cholera-prone Gofa Zone, SNNP Region of Ethiopia, wherein WHO joins the government and other partners in cholera response through training, supplies support, water quality monitoring, providing water treatment chemicals, and guiding the overall water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) interventions. WHO Ethiopia/2023/Mulugeta Ayene recovering from severe illness at a cholera treatment center (CTC) in Denba district of cholera-prone Gofa Zone, SNNP Region of Ethiopia, wherein WHO joins the government and other partners in cholera response through training, supplies support, water quality monitoring, providing water treatment chemicals, and guiding the overall water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) interventions. WHO Ethiopia/2023/Mulugeta Ayene Cholera Outbreak Sparks Urgent Prevention Measures in Affected Ethiopia’s regions
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
WHO officers and local official oversee safe delivery and downloading of items as a truck parks with load of WHO-donated cholera treatment center (CTC) supplies at Adare Health Center in Hawassa, cholera affected Sidama Region of Ethiopia. WHO joins the government and partners for cholera-response interventions through badly-needed supplies support, training, water quality monitoring, providing water treatment chemicals, community engagement and guiding the overall water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) activities. WHO Ethiopia/2023/Mulugeta Ayene Cholera Outbreak Sparks Urgent Prevention Measures in Affected Ethiopia’s regions
WHO WaSH officers and other health workers demonstrate the use of water treatment chemical for local people duirng a community mobilization meeting on WaSH-related and cholera response activities in cholera-prone Karat Zuria Woreda / District Konso zone, SNNP Region of Ethiopia. Advocacy and community engagement are parts of WHO’s intervention areas as the Organization joins the government and other partners in responding to cholera outbreak through training, water quality monitoring, providing water treatment chemicals, and guiding the overall water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) interventions. WHO Ethiopia/2023/Mulugeta Ayene Cholera Outbreak Sparks Urgent Prevention Measures in Affected Ethiopia’s regions
With a portable field kit, Dr.Teshome Mekonnen Engida WHO, IPC/WASH officer conducts testing for water quality monitoring at one of water points in cholera prone Konso zone, SNNP Region of Ethiopia, wherein samples from a total of 41 water sources have been collected and analyzed as of June 2023 Water quality monitoring and providing water treatment chemicals are among the water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) interventions of WHO in Ethiopia as it joins the government and other partners in the efforts of cholera outbreak responses. WHO Ethiopia/2023/Mulugeta Ayene Cholera Outbreak Sparks Urgent Prevention Measures in Affected Ethiopia’s regions
Local people take cleanliness and fetch unsafe water from a river in cholera prone Gofa zone, SNNP Region of Ethiopia, where lack of safe and adequate water supply are among the dominant risk factors contributing to health challenges to local communities. WHO joins the government and other partners in preventing and responding to cholera outbreak through training, water quality monitoring, providing water treatment chemicals, community engagement and guiding the overall water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) interventions. WHO Ethiopia/2023/Mulugeta Ayene Cholera Outbreak Sparks Urgent Prevention Measures in Affected Ethiopia’s regions
Wearing protective clothes Derba Disease disinfects a cholera treatment center (CTC) while a nurse is readily available for duty of taking care of patients at the Center in cholera-prone Gofa zone, SNNP Region of Ethiopia, wherein WHO joins the government and other partners for cholera response interventions through supplies support, training, water quality monitoring, providing water treatment chemicals, and guiding the overall water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) activities. WHO Ethiopia/2023/Mulugeta Ayene Cholera Outbreak Sparks Urgent Prevention Measures in Affected Ethiopia’s regions
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. 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. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-third-session-who-regional-committee-africa
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. 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. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-third-session-who-regional-committee-africa
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. 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. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-third-session-who-regional-committee-africa
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. 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. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-third-session-who-regional-committee-africa
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. 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. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-third-session-who-regional-committee-africa
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. 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. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-third-session-who-regional-committee-africa
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.
As part of its Walk the Talk campaign, WHO organized a health walk in Gaborone on Sunday morning, a day before the official opening of the RC 73 on 28th August 2023. The occasion was graced by His excellency President Masisi and the first lady of Botswana, Neo Jane Masisi. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-third-session-who-regional-committee-africa
As part of its Walk the Talk campaign, WHO organized a health walk in Gaborone on Sunday morning, a day before the official opening of the RC 73 on 28th August 2023. The occasion was graced by His excellency President Masisi and the first lady of Botswana, Neo Jane Masisi. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-third-session-who-regional-committee-africa
As part of its Walk the Talk campaign, WHO organized a health walk in Gaborone on Sunday morning, a day before the official opening of the RC 73 on 28th August 2023. The occasion was graced by His excellency President Masisi and the first lady of Botswana, Neo Jane Masisi. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-third-session-who-regional-committee-africa
Uniting for cervical cancer elimination meeting was held in Gaborone on 25 August 2023. First Lady Neo Masisi from Botswana has urged all stakeholders to act in unity for the elimination of cervical cancer. Speaking during a session with cervical cancer survivors on Friday, Ms Masisi said statistics revealed that ‘a woman dies of cervical cancer every two minutes around the world’ and that it was important that stakeholders assist to eliminate it. The First Lady also noted that statistics revealed that cervical cancer was one of the leading causes of death in women in Sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-third-session-who-regional-committee-africa
The second chance network conference on climate change took place in Botswanan from 24 to 25 August 2023. It aims to facilitate interactions between policymakers from East and Southern African countries, representatives of international organisations, funders, researchers, and other stakeholders to harness synergies between climate change and health. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-third-session-who-regional-committee-africa
The second chance network conference on climate change took place in Botswanan from 24 to 25 August 2023. It aims to facilitate interactions between policymakers from East and Southern African countries, representatives of international organisations, funders, researchers, and other stakeholders to harness synergies between climate change and health. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-third-session-who-regional-committee-africa
WHO 75th anniversary celebrations in Niger Free diabetes and hypertension screening in march 2023
WHO 75th anniversary celebrations in Niger Zumba opens in Niamey on March 18, 2023
In Chad, mobile clinics have played a pivotal role in ensuring that the country’s most vulnerable populations can access COVID-19 vaccines. As of May 2023, Chad is home to 381 000 internally displaced persons, while insecurity across the Lake Chad Basin region has seen it absorb 583 000 refugees from neighbouring countries. The country’s nomadic population numbers more than 597 000 people. With support from the European Union, through WHO these three groups, who have limited access to health services, have been prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19. - Caption was not provided by the photographer. Therefore, a generic caption has been applied to this image. Related: Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/chad-mobile-clinics-bring-covid-19-vaccination-vulnerable-groups Video: https://youtu.be/Lc0y50xj5co Press release: https://www.afro.who.int/news/european-union-funding-boosts-covid-19-vaccination-africa?fbclid=IwAR0CGVj1fOXoEFtUhwYsoEm_03HbCyA_dKLPmtx5N0USiyCl4VCEucoE7AQ
In Chad, mobile clinics have played a pivotal role in ensuring that the country’s most vulnerable populations can access COVID-19 vaccines. As of May 2023, Chad is home to 381 000 internally displaced persons, while insecurity across the Lake Chad Basin region has seen it absorb 583 000 refugees from neighbouring countries. The country’s nomadic population numbers more than 597 000 people. With support from the European Union, through WHO these three groups, who have limited access to health services, have been prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19. - Caption was not provided by the photographer. Therefore, a generic caption has been applied to this image. Related: Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/chad-mobile-clinics-bring-covid-19-vaccination-vulnerable-groups Video: https://youtu.be/Lc0y50xj5co Press release: https://www.afro.who.int/news/european-union-funding-boosts-covid-19-vaccination-africa?fbclid=IwAR0CGVj1fOXoEFtUhwYsoEm_03HbCyA_dKLPmtx5N0USiyCl4VCEucoE7AQ
In Chad, mobile clinics have played a pivotal role in ensuring that the country’s most vulnerable populations can access COVID-19 vaccines. As of May 2023, Chad is home to 381 000 internally displaced persons, while insecurity across the Lake Chad Basin region has seen it absorb 583 000 refugees from neighbouring countries. The country’s nomadic population numbers more than 597 000 people. With support from the European Union, through WHO these three groups, who have limited access to health services, have been prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19. - Caption was not provided by the photographer. Therefore, a generic caption has been applied to this image. Related: Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/chad-mobile-clinics-bring-covid-19-vaccination-vulnerable-groups Video: https://youtu.be/Lc0y50xj5co Press release: https://www.afro.who.int/news/european-union-funding-boosts-covid-19-vaccination-africa?fbclid=IwAR0CGVj1fOXoEFtUhwYsoEm_03HbCyA_dKLPmtx5N0USiyCl4VCEucoE7AQ
In Chad, mobile clinics have played a pivotal role in ensuring that the country’s most vulnerable populations can access COVID-19 vaccines. As of May 2023, Chad is home to 381 000 internally displaced persons, while insecurity across the Lake Chad Basin region has seen it absorb 583 000 refugees from neighbouring countries. The country’s nomadic population numbers more than 597 000 people. With support from the European Union, through WHO these three groups, who have limited access to health services, have been prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19. - Caption was not provided by the photographer. Therefore, a generic caption has been applied to this image. Related: Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/chad-mobile-clinics-bring-covid-19-vaccination-vulnerable-groups Video: https://youtu.be/Lc0y50xj5co Press release: https://www.afro.who.int/news/european-union-funding-boosts-covid-19-vaccination-africa?fbclid=IwAR0CGVj1fOXoEFtUhwYsoEm_03HbCyA_dKLPmtx5N0USiyCl4VCEucoE7AQ
In Chad, mobile clinics have played a pivotal role in ensuring that the country’s most vulnerable populations can access COVID-19 vaccines. As of May 2023, Chad is home to 381 000 internally displaced persons, while insecurity across the Lake Chad Basin region has seen it absorb 583 000 refugees from neighbouring countries. The country’s nomadic population numbers more than 597 000 people. With support from the European Union, through WHO these three groups, who have limited access to health services, have been prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19. - Caption was not provided by the photographer. Therefore, a generic caption has been applied to this image. Related: Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/chad-mobile-clinics-bring-covid-19-vaccination-vulnerable-groups Video: https://youtu.be/Lc0y50xj5co Press release: https://www.afro.who.int/news/european-union-funding-boosts-covid-19-vaccination-africa?fbclid=IwAR0CGVj1fOXoEFtUhwYsoEm_03HbCyA_dKLPmtx5N0USiyCl4VCEucoE7AQ
In Chad, mobile clinics have played a pivotal role in ensuring that the country’s most vulnerable populations can access COVID-19 vaccines. As of May 2023, Chad is home to 381 000 internally displaced persons, while insecurity across the Lake Chad Basin region has seen it absorb 583 000 refugees from neighbouring countries. The country’s nomadic population numbers more than 597 000 people. With support from the European Union, through WHO these three groups, who have limited access to health services, have been prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19. - Caption was not provided by the photographer. Therefore, a generic caption has been applied to this image. Related: Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/chad-mobile-clinics-bring-covid-19-vaccination-vulnerable-groups Video: https://youtu.be/Lc0y50xj5co Press release: https://www.afro.who.int/news/european-union-funding-boosts-covid-19-vaccination-africa?fbclid=IwAR0CGVj1fOXoEFtUhwYsoEm_03HbCyA_dKLPmtx5N0USiyCl4VCEucoE7AQ
