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  • COTE D'IVOIRE (1)
    Working session with the WHO Representative in Côte d'Ivoire during the support mission for the finalization of the 2023 Country Cooperation Strategy.Working session with the WHO Representative in Côte d'Ivoire during the support mission for the finalization of the 2023 Country Cooperation Strategy.Working session with the WHO Representative in Côte d'Ivoire during the support mission for the finalization of the 2023 Country Cooperation Strategy.
  • EQUATORIAL GUINEA (16)
    Preparatory meeting with the WR Equatorial Guinea. Prior to the country team's working sessions and the Ministry of HealthPreparatory meeting with the WR Equatorial Guinea. Prior to the country team's working sessions and the Ministry of HealthPreparatory meeting with the WR Equatorial Guinea. Prior to the country team's working sessions and the Ministry of Health
  • ANGOLA (111)
    The Angolan Ministry of Health, through the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programme, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), Camões - Portuguese Cooperation Centre and the Private University of Angola (UPRA), held a ‘Tea of Ideas’ in Luanda on the mental health situation in Angola. The event was an opportunity for journalists, digital influencers and specialists from the different institutions mentioned above to exchange experiences and learn, with the aim of discussing the problem of mental health in Angola and officially presenting the Mental Health Art Competition. The competition, under the theme ‘Mental Health: A Right for All’ is open for entries until 6 September and includes the categories of Poetry, Photography, Written Journalism and Painting, with the aim of promoting reflection and awareness of mental health through artistic expression.The Angolan Ministry of Health, through the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programme, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), Camões - Portuguese Cooperation Centre and the Private University of Angola (UPRA), held a ‘Tea of Ideas’ in Luanda on the mental health situation in Angola. The event was an opportunity for journalists, digital influencers and specialists from the different institutions mentioned above to exchange experiences and learn, with the aim of discussing the problem of mental health in Angola and officially presenting the Mental Health Art Competition. The competition, under the theme ‘Mental Health: A Right for All’ is open for entries until 6 September and includes the categories of Poetry, Photography, Written Journalism and Painting, with the aim of promoting reflection and awareness of mental health through artistic expression.The Angolan Ministry of Health, through the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programme, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), Camões - Portuguese Cooperation Centre and the Private University of Angola (UPRA), held a ‘Tea of Ideas’ in Luanda on the mental health situation in Angola. The event was an opportunity for journalists, digital influencers and specialists from the different institutions mentioned above to exchange experiences and learn, with the aim of discussing the problem of mental health in Angola and officially presenting the Mental Health Art Competition. The competition, under the theme ‘Mental Health: A Right for All’ is open for entries until 6 September and includes the categories of Poetry, Photography, Written Journalism and Painting, with the aim of promoting reflection and awareness of mental health through artistic expression.
  • BENIN (13)
    Écoliers de l’École primaire publique de SEHOUGBATO,  Département du Mono (Bénin)Écoliers de l’École primaire publique de SEHOUGBATO,  Département du Mono (Bénin)Écoliers de l’École primaire publique de SEHOUGBATO,  Département du Mono (Bénin)
  • BOTSWANA (53)
    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-africaAs 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-africaAs 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
  • BURKINA FASO (21)
    Measles vaccination campaign in Burkina Faso. Mothers who came to have their children vaccinated return home after the children's vaccination.Measles vaccination campaign in Burkina Faso. Mothers who came to have their children vaccinated return home after the children's vaccination.Measles vaccination campaign in Burkina Faso. Mothers who came to have their children vaccinated return home after the children's vaccination.
  • BURUNDI (2)
    Burundi’s health ministry declared a cholera outbreak in Rumonge on 28 December 2019. WHO is supporting the response in areas of coordination, training and patient care. Another key activity is the provision of safe drinking water.Burundi’s health ministry declared a cholera outbreak in Rumonge on 28 December 2019. WHO is supporting the response in areas of coordination, training and patient care. Another key activity is the provision of safe drinking water.Burundi’s health ministry declared a cholera outbreak in Rumonge on 28 December 2019. WHO is supporting the response in areas of coordination, training and patient care. Another key activity is the provision of safe drinking water.
  • CABO VERDE (36)
    Clinic of Mindelo City Cabo VerdeClinic of Mindelo City Cabo VerdeClinic of Mindelo City Cabo Verde
  • CAMEROON (25)
    Working session with the WHO Cameroon team under the leadership of the WR in 2021.Working session with the WHO Cameroon team under the leadership of the WR in 2021.Working session with the WHO Cameroon team under the leadership of the WR in 2021.
  • CHAD (105)
    Pink October, Celebration of the month dedicated to the fight against breast cancer Pink October, Celebration of the month dedicated to the fight against breast cancer Pink October, Celebration of the month dedicated to the fight against breast cancer 
  • COMOROS (48)
  • CONGO (427)
     The Seventy-fourth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa was held in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from 26 to 30 August 2024 and elected a new Director on behalf of Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile. The Regional Committee is the WHO decision-making body in the region, convening once a year to discuss and endorse policies, activities and financial plans aimed at improving the health of the people of Africa. Election of the new Director of WHO AFRO. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-fourth-session-who-regional-committee-africa The Seventy-fourth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa was held in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from 26 to 30 August 2024 and elected a new Director on behalf of Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile. The Regional Committee is the WHO decision-making body in the region, convening once a year to discuss and endorse policies, activities and financial plans aimed at improving the health of the people of Africa. Election of the new Director of WHO AFRO. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-fourth-session-who-regional-committee-africa The Seventy-fourth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa was held in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from 26 to 30 August 2024 and elected a new Director on behalf of Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile. The Regional Committee is the WHO decision-making body in the region, convening once a year to discuss and endorse policies, activities and financial plans aimed at improving the health of the people of Africa. Election of the new Director of WHO AFRO. https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-fourth-session-who-regional-committee-africa
  • COTE D'IVOIRE (15)
    Workers offload boxes of AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccines as the country receives its first batch of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines under COVAX scheme, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast February 26, 2021. 504 thousand doses of the Astrazeneca / Oxford vaccine were received in Abidjan. Vaccination against COVID-19 begins March 1 in Côte d'IvoireWorkers offload boxes of AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccines as the country receives its first batch of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines under COVAX scheme, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast February 26, 2021. 504 thousand doses of the Astrazeneca / Oxford vaccine were received in Abidjan. Vaccination against COVID-19 begins March 1 in Côte d'IvoireWorkers offload boxes of AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccines as the country receives its first batch of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines under COVAX scheme, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast February 26, 2021. 504 thousand doses of the Astrazeneca / Oxford vaccine were received in Abidjan. Vaccination against COVID-19 begins March 1 in Côte d'Ivoire
  • DR CONGO (325)
    Group photo including Minister of Health Roger Kamba and WHO Representative Dr Boureima Hamba Sambo and staff at the Walk the Talk in Lubumbashi during the policy dialogue and annual retreat - WHO, Marlène Dimegni.Group photo including Minister of Health Roger Kamba and WHO Representative Dr Boureima Hamba Sambo and staff at the Walk the Talk in Lubumbashi during the policy dialogue and annual retreat - WHO, Marlène Dimegni.Group photo including Minister of Health Roger Kamba and WHO Representative Dr Boureima Hamba Sambo and staff at the Walk the Talk in Lubumbashi during the policy dialogue and annual retreat - WHO, Marlène Dimegni.
  • ETHIOPIA (143)
    Adanech and Serawit, younger girls, are standing by a river from where they take cleanliness and fetch unsafe water 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 regionsAdanech and Serawit, younger girls, are standing by a river from where they take cleanliness and fetch unsafe water 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 regionsAdanech and Serawit, younger girls, are standing by a river from where they take cleanliness and fetch unsafe water 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
  • GAMBIA (8)
    WHO staff engage with community members to stress the importance of covid-19 vaccination, urging individuals to receive the vaccine and motivate their loved ones to do likewise (FRK March 2023)WHO staff engage with community members to stress the importance of covid-19 vaccination, urging individuals to receive the vaccine and motivate their loved ones to do likewise (FRK March 2023)WHO staff engage with community members to stress the importance of covid-19 vaccination, urging individuals to receive the vaccine and motivate their loved ones to do likewise (FRK March 2023)
  • GHANA (58)
    Portrait of a physician assistant.Portrait of a physician assistant.Portrait of a physician assistant.
  • GUINEA CONAKRY (31)
    COVID-19 vaccines are prepared during a COVID-19 community outreach programme in Conakry, Guinea, on 8 February 2023.  Related:  Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/expanding-covid-19-vaccination-reach-risk-populations-guinea Video: https://youtu.be/Lc0y50xj5co Press release: https://www.afro.who.int/news/european-union-funding-boosts-covid-19-vaccination-africa?fbclid=IwAR0CGVj1fOXoEFtUhwYsoEm_03HbCyA_dKLPmtx5N0USiyCl4VCEucoE7AQCOVID-19 vaccines are prepared during a COVID-19 community outreach programme in Conakry, Guinea, on 8 February 2023.  Related:  Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/expanding-covid-19-vaccination-reach-risk-populations-guinea Video: https://youtu.be/Lc0y50xj5co Press release: https://www.afro.who.int/news/european-union-funding-boosts-covid-19-vaccination-africa?fbclid=IwAR0CGVj1fOXoEFtUhwYsoEm_03HbCyA_dKLPmtx5N0USiyCl4VCEucoE7AQCOVID-19 vaccines are prepared during a COVID-19 community outreach programme in Conakry, Guinea, on 8 February 2023.  Related:  Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/expanding-covid-19-vaccination-reach-risk-populations-guinea 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
  • KENYA (86)
    WHO-trained Rapid Responders evaluate the aftermath of the April 29th flash flood in Mai Mahiu, offering essential health support to affected communities. This event took place during Kenya's exceptionally heavy rainy season in 2024. From March to May 2024, Kenya experienced exceptionally heavy rains, leading to widespread devastation, including fatalities, disease outbreaks, and severe infrastructure damage. Mai Mahiu was one of the worst affected areas. On the night of April 29th, torrential rains in Mai Mahiu caused water to accumulate beneath a railway embankment. The embankment eventually gave way, resulting in a powerful flash flood. The floodwaters rapidly engulfed families, trees, cars, and homes. In response to the disaster, WHO emergency teams and WHO-trained Rapid Responders quickly mobilized. They assessed the situation and provided essential health support to the affected families and communities in Mai Mahiu and other impacted regions across Kenya.WHO-trained Rapid Responders evaluate the aftermath of the April 29th flash flood in Mai Mahiu, offering essential health support to affected communities. This event took place during Kenya's exceptionally heavy rainy season in 2024. From March to May 2024, Kenya experienced exceptionally heavy rains, leading to widespread devastation, including fatalities, disease outbreaks, and severe infrastructure damage. Mai Mahiu was one of the worst affected areas. On the night of April 29th, torrential rains in Mai Mahiu caused water to accumulate beneath a railway embankment. The embankment eventually gave way, resulting in a powerful flash flood. The floodwaters rapidly engulfed families, trees, cars, and homes. In response to the disaster, WHO emergency teams and WHO-trained Rapid Responders quickly mobilized. They assessed the situation and provided essential health support to the affected families and communities in Mai Mahiu and other impacted regions across Kenya.WHO-trained Rapid Responders evaluate the aftermath of the April 29th flash flood in Mai Mahiu, offering essential health support to affected communities. This event took place during Kenya's exceptionally heavy rainy season in 2024. From March to May 2024, Kenya experienced exceptionally heavy rains, leading to widespread devastation, including fatalities, disease outbreaks, and severe infrastructure damage. Mai Mahiu was one of the worst affected areas. On the night of April 29th, torrential rains in Mai Mahiu caused water to accumulate beneath a railway embankment. The embankment eventually gave way, resulting in a powerful flash flood. The floodwaters rapidly engulfed families, trees, cars, and homes. In response to the disaster, WHO emergency teams and WHO-trained Rapid Responders quickly mobilized. They assessed the situation and provided essential health support to the affected families and communities in Mai Mahiu and other impacted regions across Kenya.
  • LIBERIA (7)
    From March 2021 to June 2022, Liberia fully vaccinated 70% of the eligible population against COVID-19. Robust coordination between the government and its partners, an effective COVID-19 steering committee and multiple mass vaccination campaigns contributed to the country’s success. Now the country is ensuring that its most vulnerable people are protected from severe illness, hospitalization and death from the virus. Efforts are underway to achieve high levels of vaccination among high-priority groups, including health workers, adults over 60, people with co-morbidities and refugees and displaced people. This COVID-19 vaccination day at the Bahn High Extension School in Bahn, Nimba County, north-east Liberia is one example. The school is situated just outside Bahn Refugee Camp, which is home to around 10 000 refugees who fled post-electoral violence in Côte d’Ivoire more than a decade ago. The school, which offers education to both Liberian and refugee children, is one of the sites offering COVID-19 vaccination. Related Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/vaccinating-liberias-vulnerable-communities-against-covid-19 Video: https://youtu.be/i5VXgnlcWN4 Press release: https://www.afro.who.int/news/european-union-funding-boosts-covid-19-vaccination-africa?fbclid=IwAR0CGVj1fOXoEFtUhwYsoEm_03HbCyA_dKLPmtx5N0USiyCl4VCEucoE7AQFrom March 2021 to June 2022, Liberia fully vaccinated 70% of the eligible population against COVID-19. Robust coordination between the government and its partners, an effective COVID-19 steering committee and multiple mass vaccination campaigns contributed to the country’s success. Now the country is ensuring that its most vulnerable people are protected from severe illness, hospitalization and death from the virus. Efforts are underway to achieve high levels of vaccination among high-priority groups, including health workers, adults over 60, people with co-morbidities and refugees and displaced people. This COVID-19 vaccination day at the Bahn High Extension School in Bahn, Nimba County, north-east Liberia is one example. The school is situated just outside Bahn Refugee Camp, which is home to around 10 000 refugees who fled post-electoral violence in Côte d’Ivoire more than a decade ago. The school, which offers education to both Liberian and refugee children, is one of the sites offering COVID-19 vaccination. Related Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/vaccinating-liberias-vulnerable-communities-against-covid-19 Video: https://youtu.be/i5VXgnlcWN4 Press release: https://www.afro.who.int/news/european-union-funding-boosts-covid-19-vaccination-africa?fbclid=IwAR0CGVj1fOXoEFtUhwYsoEm_03HbCyA_dKLPmtx5N0USiyCl4VCEucoE7AQFrom March 2021 to June 2022, Liberia fully vaccinated 70% of the eligible population against COVID-19. Robust coordination between the government and its partners, an effective COVID-19 steering committee and multiple mass vaccination campaigns contributed to the country’s success. Now the country is ensuring that its most vulnerable people are protected from severe illness, hospitalization and death from the virus. Efforts are underway to achieve high levels of vaccination among high-priority groups, including health workers, adults over 60, people with co-morbidities and refugees and displaced people. This COVID-19 vaccination day at the Bahn High Extension School in Bahn, Nimba County, north-east Liberia is one example. The school is situated just outside Bahn Refugee Camp, which is home to around 10 000 refugees who fled post-electoral violence in Côte d’Ivoire more than a decade ago. The school, which offers education to both Liberian and refugee children, is one of the sites offering COVID-19 vaccination. Related Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/vaccinating-liberias-vulnerable-communities-against-covid-19 Video: https://youtu.be/i5VXgnlcWN4 Press release: https://www.afro.who.int/news/european-union-funding-boosts-covid-19-vaccination-africa?fbclid=IwAR0CGVj1fOXoEFtUhwYsoEm_03HbCyA_dKLPmtx5N0USiyCl4VCEucoE7AQ
  • MADAGASCAR (6)
    Health facility in Ambalavato, Madagascar.Health facility in Ambalavato, Madagascar.Health facility in Ambalavato, Madagascar.
  • MALAWI (138)
    The Ministers of Health and Ministers of Water and Sanitation, as well as their senior technical experts from 12 African Union Member States, attended the High-Level Emergency Ministerial meeting on Cholera Epidemics and Climate-Related Public Health Emergencies in Lilongwe, Malawi from 9th – 10th March 2023. The Ministers agreed on joint collaborative measures to combat the spread of cholera and ensure country preparedness and readiness for climate-change-related health emergencies.The Ministers of Health and Ministers of Water and Sanitation, as well as their senior technical experts from 12 African Union Member States, attended the High-Level Emergency Ministerial meeting on Cholera Epidemics and Climate-Related Public Health Emergencies in Lilongwe, Malawi from 9th – 10th March 2023. The Ministers agreed on joint collaborative measures to combat the spread of cholera and ensure country preparedness and readiness for climate-change-related health emergencies.The Ministers of Health and Ministers of Water and Sanitation, as well as their senior technical experts from 12 African Union Member States, attended the High-Level Emergency Ministerial meeting on Cholera Epidemics and Climate-Related Public Health Emergencies in Lilongwe, Malawi from 9th – 10th March 2023. The Ministers agreed on joint collaborative measures to combat the spread of cholera and ensure country preparedness and readiness for climate-change-related health emergencies.
  • MAURITANIA (25)
    Illustration of the intimate relationship between the nomads and their camels, symbols of Saharan life in the country.Illustration of the intimate relationship between the nomads and their camels, symbols of Saharan life in the country.Illustration of the intimate relationship between the nomads and their camels, symbols of Saharan life in the country.
  • MAURITIUS (15)
    Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Actions to Accelerate the Prevention and Management of Obesity. Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Actions to Accelerate the Prevention and Management of Obesity. Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Actions to Accelerate the Prevention and Management of Obesity. 
  • MOZAMBIQUE (99)
    Dr Lindolfo (top left) offers his input during a consultation with Dr Charles (right), and patients Linda and Sara, on 20 March 2024 at the PEN-Plus Clinic at Nhamatanda Rural Hospital, Mozambique. During this visit, their mother receives advice from Dr Lindolfo on how caregivers can care for common complications of sickle-cell disease at home. Related: https://www.afro.who.int/news/boosting-efforts-transform-care-severe-chronic-diseases-africaDr Lindolfo (top left) offers his input during a consultation with Dr Charles (right), and patients Linda and Sara, on 20 March 2024 at the PEN-Plus Clinic at Nhamatanda Rural Hospital, Mozambique. During this visit, their mother receives advice from Dr Lindolfo on how caregivers can care for common complications of sickle-cell disease at home. Related: https://www.afro.who.int/news/boosting-efforts-transform-care-severe-chronic-diseases-africaDr Lindolfo (top left) offers his input during a consultation with Dr Charles (right), and patients Linda and Sara, on 20 March 2024 at the PEN-Plus Clinic at Nhamatanda Rural Hospital, Mozambique. During this visit, their mother receives advice from Dr Lindolfo on how caregivers can care for common complications of sickle-cell disease at home. Related: https://www.afro.who.int/news/boosting-efforts-transform-care-severe-chronic-diseases-africa
  • NAMIBIA (210)
    Road Safety in Namibia Read more https://www.afro.who.int/health-topics/road-safetyRoad Safety in Namibia Read more https://www.afro.who.int/health-topics/road-safetyRoad Safety in Namibia Read more https://www.afro.who.int/health-topics/road-safety
  • NIGER (101)
    Un agent de santé vaccine une femme sur le site de vaccination contre la COVID-19 de Soura Alladey le 18 octobre 2022 à Maradi. Related:  Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/niger-community-leaders-fight-rumours-about-covid-19-vaccines Video: https://youtu.be/S_lzZab8rzM Press release: https://www.afro.who.int/news/european-union-funding-boosts-covid-19-vaccination-africa?fbclid=IwAR0CGVj1fOXoEFtUhwYsoEm_03HbCyA_dKLPmtx5N0USiyCl4VCEucoE7AQUn agent de santé vaccine une femme sur le site de vaccination contre la COVID-19 de Soura Alladey le 18 octobre 2022 à Maradi. Related:  Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/niger-community-leaders-fight-rumours-about-covid-19-vaccines Video: https://youtu.be/S_lzZab8rzM Press release: https://www.afro.who.int/news/european-union-funding-boosts-covid-19-vaccination-africa?fbclid=IwAR0CGVj1fOXoEFtUhwYsoEm_03HbCyA_dKLPmtx5N0USiyCl4VCEucoE7AQUn agent de santé vaccine une femme sur le site de vaccination contre la COVID-19 de Soura Alladey le 18 octobre 2022 à Maradi. Related:  Feature: https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/niger-community-leaders-fight-rumours-about-covid-19-vaccines Video: https://youtu.be/S_lzZab8rzM Press release: https://www.afro.who.int/news/european-union-funding-boosts-covid-19-vaccination-africa?fbclid=IwAR0CGVj1fOXoEFtUhwYsoEm_03HbCyA_dKLPmtx5N0USiyCl4VCEucoE7AQ
  • NIGERIA (260)
    WHO support the Nigeria government in strengthening Human systems by increasing resources for health  WHO support the Nigeria government in strengthening Human systems by increasing resources for health  WHO support the Nigeria government in strengthening Human systems by increasing resources for health  
  • RWANDA (8)
    In the context of the on-going outbreak of Ebola in North Kivu and Ituri Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo that declared on 1st August 2018, Uganda, South Sudan and Rwanda as priority one countries based on proximity, insecurity and high population across the border, the Rwandan Ministry of Health, supported by partners has developed, and is implementing an Ebola virus disease (EVD) preparedness and contingency plan. The objective: strengthen preparedness capacities for the prevention, earlier detection, response and containment of a potential case of EVD in Rwanda. The plan prioritized 10 districts bordering DRC, Uganda, as well as districts in Kigali city. Several drills and functional exercises have been conducted. The Full SIMEX exercise (FSIMEX) was organized by the Rwandan Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) in collaboration with WHO Country Officer, government stakeholders and technical partners. Read more https://www.afro.who.int/news/evd-rwanda-conducts-full-scale-simulation-exercise .In the context of the on-going outbreak of Ebola in North Kivu and Ituri Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo that declared on 1st August 2018, Uganda, South Sudan and Rwanda as priority one countries based on proximity, insecurity and high population across the border, the Rwandan Ministry of Health, supported by partners has developed, and is implementing an Ebola virus disease (EVD) preparedness and contingency plan. The objective: strengthen preparedness capacities for the prevention, earlier detection, response and containment of a potential case of EVD in Rwanda. The plan prioritized 10 districts bordering DRC, Uganda, as well as districts in Kigali city. Several drills and functional exercises have been conducted. The Full SIMEX exercise (FSIMEX) was organized by the Rwandan Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) in collaboration with WHO Country Officer, government stakeholders and technical partners. Read more https://www.afro.who.int/news/evd-rwanda-conducts-full-scale-simulation-exercise .In the context of the on-going outbreak of Ebola in North Kivu and Ituri Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo that declared on 1st August 2018, Uganda, South Sudan and Rwanda as priority one countries based on proximity, insecurity and high population across the border, the Rwandan Ministry of Health, supported by partners has developed, and is implementing an Ebola virus disease (EVD) preparedness and contingency plan. The objective: strengthen preparedness capacities for the prevention, earlier detection, response and containment of a potential case of EVD in Rwanda. The plan prioritized 10 districts bordering DRC, Uganda, as well as districts in Kigali city. Several drills and functional exercises have been conducted. The Full SIMEX exercise (FSIMEX) was organized by the Rwandan Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) in collaboration with WHO Country Officer, government stakeholders and technical partners. Read more https://www.afro.who.int/news/evd-rwanda-conducts-full-scale-simulation-exercise .
  • SENEGAL (78)
    Le Bureau régional de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) pour l'Afrique a inauguréle 14 décembre à Dakar – capitale du Sénégal – un centre régional pour la gestion des situations d’urgence sanitaire, dans le cadre des efforts qui sont faits pour renforcer la capacité de la Région africaine à mettre en place une riposte diligente et efficace aux crises sanitaires et pour sauver des vies.Le Bureau régional de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) pour l'Afrique a inauguréle 14 décembre à Dakar – capitale du Sénégal – un centre régional pour la gestion des situations d’urgence sanitaire, dans le cadre des efforts qui sont faits pour renforcer la capacité de la Région africaine à mettre en place une riposte diligente et efficace aux crises sanitaires et pour sauver des vies.Le Bureau régional de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) pour l'Afrique a inauguréle 14 décembre à Dakar – capitale du Sénégal – un centre régional pour la gestion des situations d’urgence sanitaire, dans le cadre des efforts qui sont faits pour renforcer la capacité de la Région africaine à mettre en place une riposte diligente et efficace aux crises sanitaires et pour sauver des vies.
  • SIERRA LEONE (38)
    Finda Kargbo, 36, lives with her four children in Grafton. She took her youngest child, Mary Bangura, to the Grafton Community Health Centre for her first dose of malaria vaccine. She is breastfeeding Mary while waiting for the nurse to administer the first dose of malaria vaccine to her 6-month-old baby. Finda Kargbo, 36, lives with her four children in Grafton. She took her youngest child, Mary Bangura, to the Grafton Community Health Centre for her first dose of malaria vaccine. She is breastfeeding Mary while waiting for the nurse to administer the first dose of malaria vaccine to her 6-month-old baby. Finda Kargbo, 36, lives with her four children in Grafton. She took her youngest child, Mary Bangura, to the Grafton Community Health Centre for her first dose of malaria vaccine. She is breastfeeding Mary while waiting for the nurse to administer the first dose of malaria vaccine to her 6-month-old baby. 
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    Group photo taken after the site visit to the Afrigen mRNA hub in Cape Town, South Africa. The objective of the visit was to learn progress made by local scientists in ensuring the sustainability of vaccine manufacturing, which is key to address local, regional and global vaccine needs for low- and middle-income countries.Group photo taken after the site visit to the Afrigen mRNA hub in Cape Town, South Africa. The objective of the visit was to learn progress made by local scientists in ensuring the sustainability of vaccine manufacturing, which is key to address local, regional and global vaccine needs for low- and middle-income countries.Group photo taken after the site visit to the Afrigen mRNA hub in Cape Town, South Africa. The objective of the visit was to learn progress made by local scientists in ensuring the sustainability of vaccine manufacturing, which is key to address local, regional and global vaccine needs for low- and middle-income countries.
  • SOUTH SUDAN (58)
    Parent queuing with children at Al Sabah Children Hospital in Juba, during the Measles vaccination campaign in 2020.Parent queuing with children at Al Sabah Children Hospital in Juba, during the Measles vaccination campaign in 2020.Parent queuing with children at Al Sabah Children Hospital in Juba, during the Measles vaccination campaign in 2020.
  • TANZANIA (47)
    Tanzania ramps up nationwide vaccination against polio, and environmental surveillance is key in the polio response Dodoma, 18 May 2022 – The United Republic of Tanzania has launched its second round of vaccination against wild polio. The World Health Organization (WHO) in Tanzania being at the fore-front of the nationwide vaccination drive, committed to continue providing technical and coordination support in close collaboration with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, UNICEF and health partners. https://www.afro.who.int/countries/united-republic-of-tanzania/news/tanzania-ramps-nationwide-vaccination-against-polioTanzania ramps up nationwide vaccination against polio, and environmental surveillance is key in the polio response Dodoma, 18 May 2022 – The United Republic of Tanzania has launched its second round of vaccination against wild polio. The World Health Organization (WHO) in Tanzania being at the fore-front of the nationwide vaccination drive, committed to continue providing technical and coordination support in close collaboration with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, UNICEF and health partners. https://www.afro.who.int/countries/united-republic-of-tanzania/news/tanzania-ramps-nationwide-vaccination-against-polioTanzania ramps up nationwide vaccination against polio, and environmental surveillance is key in the polio response Dodoma, 18 May 2022 – The United Republic of Tanzania has launched its second round of vaccination against wild polio. The World Health Organization (WHO) in Tanzania being at the fore-front of the nationwide vaccination drive, committed to continue providing technical and coordination support in close collaboration with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, UNICEF and health partners. https://www.afro.who.int/countries/united-republic-of-tanzania/news/tanzania-ramps-nationwide-vaccination-against-polio
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    https://www.afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-second-session-who-regional-committee-africa The Seventy-second session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa was held in a hybrid format from 22 to 26 August 2022 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-second-session-who-regional-committee-africa The Seventy-second session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa was held in a hybrid format from 22 to 26 August 2022 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-second-session-who-regional-committee-africa The Seventy-second session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa was held in a hybrid format from 22 to 26 August 2022 under Special procedures for the conduct of the hybrid session of the Regional Committee for Africa.
  • UGANDA (90)
    A health worker draws blood from a child inside the PEN-Plus Laboratory at the newly commissioned non-communicable disease (NCD) clinic at Atutur General Hospital, Kumi on 26 March 2024.  The Teso subregion, where the hospital is located, has one of the highest sickle-cell disease prevalence rates in Uganda. The PEN-Plus Laboratory at the clinic is the screening point for children bearing signs consistent with sickle-cell disease. Related: https://www.afro.who.int/news/boosting-efforts-transform-care-severe-chronic-diseases-africaA health worker draws blood from a child inside the PEN-Plus Laboratory at the newly commissioned non-communicable disease (NCD) clinic at Atutur General Hospital, Kumi on 26 March 2024.  The Teso subregion, where the hospital is located, has one of the highest sickle-cell disease prevalence rates in Uganda. The PEN-Plus Laboratory at the clinic is the screening point for children bearing signs consistent with sickle-cell disease. Related: https://www.afro.who.int/news/boosting-efforts-transform-care-severe-chronic-diseases-africaA health worker draws blood from a child inside the PEN-Plus Laboratory at the newly commissioned non-communicable disease (NCD) clinic at Atutur General Hospital, Kumi on 26 March 2024.  The Teso subregion, where the hospital is located, has one of the highest sickle-cell disease prevalence rates in Uganda. The PEN-Plus Laboratory at the clinic is the screening point for children bearing signs consistent with sickle-cell disease. Related: https://www.afro.who.int/news/boosting-efforts-transform-care-severe-chronic-diseases-africa
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    World AIDS Day 2017 in Zambia. Read more https://www.afro.who.int/world-aids-day-2017 .World AIDS Day 2017 in Zambia. Read more https://www.afro.who.int/world-aids-day-2017 .World AIDS Day 2017 in Zambia. Read more https://www.afro.who.int/world-aids-day-2017 .
  • ZIMBABWE (121)
    Nurse Judah checks the blood pressure of 67-year-old Makandirasha at her homestead in Mashoko, Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Makandirasha was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and was registered with PEN-Plus for treatment in 2023.  "I'm thrilled that my health has improved," she said. The PEN-Plus strategy expands upon the WHO PEN (Package of Essential Noncommunicable disease interventions), which decentralizes care for common NCDs to primary healthcare facilities. PEN-Plus extends this care to first-level referral facilities, such as district hospitals, and has demonstrated significant success in increasing patient access to treatment for severe NCDs, improving patient outcomes. Related: https://www.afro.who.int/news/boosting-efforts-transform-care-severe-chronic-diseases-africaNurse Judah checks the blood pressure of 67-year-old Makandirasha at her homestead in Mashoko, Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Makandirasha was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and was registered with PEN-Plus for treatment in 2023.  "I'm thrilled that my health has improved," she said. The PEN-Plus strategy expands upon the WHO PEN (Package of Essential Noncommunicable disease interventions), which decentralizes care for common NCDs to primary healthcare facilities. PEN-Plus extends this care to first-level referral facilities, such as district hospitals, and has demonstrated significant success in increasing patient access to treatment for severe NCDs, improving patient outcomes. Related: https://www.afro.who.int/news/boosting-efforts-transform-care-severe-chronic-diseases-africaNurse Judah checks the blood pressure of 67-year-old Makandirasha at her homestead in Mashoko, Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Makandirasha was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and was registered with PEN-Plus for treatment in 2023.  "I'm thrilled that my health has improved," she said. The PEN-Plus strategy expands upon the WHO PEN (Package of Essential Noncommunicable disease interventions), which decentralizes care for common NCDs to primary healthcare facilities. PEN-Plus extends this care to first-level referral facilities, such as district hospitals, and has demonstrated significant success in increasing patient access to treatment for severe NCDs, improving patient outcomes. Related: https://www.afro.who.int/news/boosting-efforts-transform-care-severe-chronic-diseases-africa
See also
  • KENYA: Drought, food insecurity and health 2022
    HQ collection
  • UGANDA: Ebola response - November 2022
    HQ collection
  • ETHIOPIA: Drought, floods and conflict - 2022
    HQ collection

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