Africa: Core Funders of Medical Research Commit to Strengthening Clinical Trials Worldwide

Some of the world's largest funders of medical research have today committed, through the signature of a joint statement, to implement WHO standards to strengthen clinical trial… Read more »

Africa: Countries and Global Leaders Recognized for Their Action to Tackle the Obesity Crisis

On 25 September, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (UNIATF) recognized 12… Read more »

Africa: Securing a Healthier Future - Global Leaders Target Malaria and Maternal & Child Health at UNGA80

New York, 24 September 2025 - On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), heads of State and world leaders convened for a landmark event, titled… Read more »

Africa: Countries Making Unprecedented Efforts, but Billions Still Lack Basic Services in Health Care Facilities - WHO/Unicef New Report Warns

Over 100 countries have made unprecedented efforts to improve basic services in health care facilities according to the latest joint WHO/UNICEF global progress report, Essential… Read more »

Africa: EU Renews Support for WHO's Universal Health Coverage Partnership

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) have renewed their collaboration on achieving universal health coverage with the launch of Phase V (2025-2028) of… Read more »

Africa: Governance, Evidence, Narratives - Building Blocks for a Multisectoral Ncd and Mental Health Response

The global burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions represents far more than a health and well-being challenge. The alarming figures - 43 million… Read more »

Africa: WHO Released Updated Guideline On HIV Service Delivery

WHO has released an updated guideline to support integrated HIV service delivery, promote long-term adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), and improve the overall health and… Read more »

Africa: WHO Urges Cost Effective Solutions On NCDs and Mental Health Amidst Slowing Progress

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled "Saving lives, spending less", revealing that an additional investment of just US$3 per person annually in… Read more »

Africa: Cholera Kills More People for Second Consecutive Year, While Prevention and Treatment Available

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its global cholera statistics for 2024, showing an increase in both the number of people who fell sick and died from the disease. Read more »

Africa: WHO Warns That Tobacco Use Is Linked to Child Stunting

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently published a new document that highlights the harmful role of tobacco use in child stunting, a condition that affects nearly 150… Read more »

Africa: WHO, Wmo Issue New Report and Guidance to Protect Workers From Increasing Heat Stress

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have published a new joint report and guidance highlighting the growing global health challenges… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Celebrates African Traditional Medicine Day With National Commemoration

On 29 August 2025, South Africa marked African Traditional Medicine Day with a vibrant national commemoration in Moruleng, Moses Kotane Local Municipality, reaffirming its… Read more »

Africa: WHO Director-General's Opening Remarks At the Covid-19 Media Briefing - 8 June 2022

Good morning, good afternoon and good evening, Read more »

Africa: Togo is First African Country to End Sleeping Sickness as a Public Health Problem

Togo has received validation from the World Health Organization (WHO) for having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis or "sleeping sickness" as a public health problem,… Read more »