May 23
Africa: Countries in the Horn of Africa and Yemen Recommit to Ending Variant Poliovirus
During the Interministerial Meeting on Polio in the Horn of Africa and Yemen, held on the sidelines of the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly (WHA79) on 20 May 2026, countries… Read more »
February 03
Africa: Empowering Local Health Systems for Sustainable Impact - Inside Uganda's Push to Strengthen District Health Leadership
Across the winding corridors of district health offices in Uganda, a quiet but profound transformation is taking place. It is not marked by grand announcements or sweeping reforms,… Read more »
January 26
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Declares End of First-Ever Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the… Read more »
November 17, 2025
Cape Verde: Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles Eliminate Measles and Rubella
In a significant public health achievement, Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella, becoming the first sub-Saharan countries to attain this… Read more »
November 14, 2025
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Confirms First Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease
Addis Ababa— Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the South Ethiopia Region, the first of its kind in the country,… Read more »
November 13, 2025
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Reports Suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Outbreak
Health authorities in Ethiopia are carrying out further investigations and ramping up response after suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever were reported in the country's… Read more »
October 24, 2025
Africa: WHO Hands Over Life-Saving Equipment to Uganda's Ministry of Health Under D-CARD Africa Project
At a small health center in rural Sembabule, a nurse recalls the heartbreak of turning away patients due to lack of basic diagnostic tools. "We could suspect hypertension or… Read more »
July 16, 2025
Africa: Kenya Strengthens Filovirus Readiness Through Simulation-Based Training
"In the event of a filovirus outbreak, we must always be prepared and clearly understand our roles, especially in the treatment centre," says Mikali Waswa, a laboratory technician… Read more »
June 24, 2025
Africa: Expanding Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Ethiopia
To address gaps in sexual and reproductive healthcare access, widened by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing humanitarian crises, Ethiopia is reinforcing its health system, making… Read more »
