August 09
Africa: WHO Invites Mpox Vaccine Manufacturers to Submit Dossiers for Emergency Evaluation
WHO has today issued an invitation for manufacturers of mpox vaccines to submit an Expression of Interest for Emergency Use Listing (EUL). Read more »
July 31
Africa: On World Breastfeeding Week, Unicef and WHO Call for Equal Access to Breastfeeding Support
In the last 12 years, the number of infants under six months of age globally who are exclusively breastfed has increased by more than 10%. This means 48% of infants worldwide now… Read more »
July 29
Africa: Adolescent Girls Face Alarming Rates of Intimate Partner Violence
Among adolescent girls who have been in a relationship, nearly a quarter (24%) - close to 19 million - will have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence by the… Read more »
July 22
Africa: Unfinished Business - Only the Urgent and Accelerated Delivery of HIV Services Will Keep the Promise of Ending Aids in Children By 2030
Despite progress made in reducing HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths among children, a new report released today by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030… Read more »
June 24
Africa: Trans Fat - Everyone Must Join the Fight to Eliminate This Invisible Killer From the World's Food Supply
Cookies. Pizza. Cake. All are delicious - but potentially deadly. In addition to their often-high sugar, salt, or fat content, these foods can also contain a toxic ingredient that… Read more »
July 15
Africa: Global Childhood Immunization Levels Stalled in 2023, Leaving Many Without Life-Saving Protection
Global childhood immunization coverage stalled in 2023, leaving 2.7 million additional children un- and under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to data… Read more »
July 10
Africa: Pandemic Agreement Needs Better Modalities, Inclusion, and Transparency
A Joint Statement from Chairs, Co-Chairs, Principals, Members and Advisors to The Elders, The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board, The Independent Panel for Pandemic… Read more »
June 13
Africa: Gavi to Boost Access to Life-Saving Human Rabies Vaccines in Over 50 Countries - Gavi, WHO and Uar
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with partners, is announcing support for human rabies vaccines for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as part of routine immunisation.… Read more »
June 01
Africa: WHO Director-General's Closing Remarks At the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly - 1 June 2024
Honourable Minister Dr Edwin Dikoloti, President of the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly, Read more »
May 30
Africa: WHO General Programme of Work 2025–2028 Prioritizes Climate Change and Health
Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) approved the General Programme of Work 2025-2028, which includes responding to the escalating threat to health posed by climate change as… Read more »
May 28
Africa: WHO Director-General's Opening Remarks At the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly Strategic Roundtable - 29 May 2024
Honourable Minister Dr Akmaral Alnazarova, Read more »
May 29
Africa: Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly - Daily Update - 29 May 2024
ever resolution on social participation for primary health care approved Read more »
May 28
Africa: WHO Director-General's Opening Remarks At the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly Roundtable - 28 May 2024
Thank you, John-Arne. Read more »
May 27
Africa: WHO Director-General's Speech At the Launch of the Group of Friends of the WHO Academy - 27 May 2024
Honourable Minister Frederic Valletoux, Read more »
May 28
Africa: Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly - Daily Update - 28 May 2024
World Health Assembly approves a global health strategy fit for a challenging future Read more »
Africa: WHO's Investment Case Launch Draws Expressions of Support, Pledges to Sustainably Finance Four-Year Strategy
WHO on Tuesday launched an investment case that lays out the Organization's essential contribution to global health and seeks investment in its 2025-2028 strategy to save 40… Read more »
May 27
Africa: WHO Director-General's Address to the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly - 27 May 2024
Honourable Dr Edwin Dikoloti, President of the 77th World Health Assembly, Read more »
Africa: WHO Director-General's High-Level Welcome At the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly - 27 May 2024
Your Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouni, President of Mauritania and Chairperson of the African Union, our guest of honour and keynote speaker, Read more »
Africa: Launch of the Group of Friends of the WHO Academy On the Sidelines of the World Health Assembly
The Group of Friends of the WHO Academy was launched today on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly. The event was co-hosted by founding members: France, Indonesia,… Read more »
Africa: Over 8000 People, Including Sports and Health Champions, Join 5th WHO Walk the Talk in Geneva
The fifth edition of Walk the Talk: The Health Challenge for All, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), was held on Sunday, 26 May 2024, attracting approximately 8000… Read more »
May 26
Africa: WHO Announces Winners of the 5th Health for All Film Festival
The World Health Organization has announced the official selection of this year's winning films of its 5th Health for All Film Festival. The awards were announced today at a… Read more »
May 23
Africa: Tobacco and Nicotine Industry Tactics Addict Youth for Life
The World Health Organization (WHO) and STOP, a global tobacco industry watchdog, are launching today "Hooking the next generation," a report highlighting how the tobacco and… Read more »
May 21
Africa: New Report Flags Major Increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections, Amidst Challenges in HIV and Hepatitis
Global HIV, viral hepatitis epidemics and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to pose significant public health challenges, causing 2.5 million deaths each year,… Read more »
May 15
Africa: WHO Prequalifies New Dengue Vaccine
A new vaccine for dengue received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO) on 10 May 2024. TAK-003 is the second dengue vaccine to be prequalified by WHO.… Read more »
May 14
Africa: WHO Director-General's Remarks At the Summit On Clean Cooking in Africa - 14 May 2024
Your Excellency President Gnassingbé of Togo, Read more »
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