October 03
Africa: WHO Approves First Mpox Diagnostic Test for Emergency Use
The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the first mpox in vitro diagnostic (IVD) under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure, an important step in improving global… Read more »
April 12
Nigeria: In World First, Nigeria Introduces New 5-in-1 Vaccine Against Meningitis
In a historic move, Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), which protects… Read more »
January 12
Africa: WHO Director-General's Remarks At the Malaria-Free Certification Award Ceremony - 12 January 2024
Honourable Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, Read more »
Cape Verde: WHO Certifies Cabo Verde As Malaria-Free, Marking a Historic Milestone in the Fight Against Malaria
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cabo Verde joins… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Diphtheria Outbreak Worsens, With 5,898 Suspected Cases Reported
Since epidemiological week 26, ending 2 July 2023, Nigeria has recorded an unusual increase in cases of diphtheria across several states. From 30 June to 31 August 2023, a total of… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Cameroon: Medical Product Alert N°5/2023 - Substandard (Contaminated) Syrup Medicines
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May 16, 2023
Mali: WHO Congratulates Benin and Mali for Eliminating Trachoma As a Public Health Problem
WHO has validated Benin and Mali as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making them the fifth and sixth countries in WHO's African Region to achieve this… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Africa: 'Dakar Declaration' to Strengthen Data On Road Crash Deaths in Africa
Nearly half of all countries in the WHO African Region have committed to strengthening reporting on road crash fatalities, with an eye on meeting the global target of halving road… Read more »
March 08, 2023
Africa: Partnerships Strengthen Differentiated Service Delivery for HIV Testing, Treatment and Care in Ghana
It was exciting to watch Pokua (1) and her husband on the dance floor at their marriage ceremony last year. Pokua was born with HIV, started antiretroviral therapy (ART) at 4 years… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Cameroon: Cameroon Steps Up Vaccination Efforts With Support From WHO, UNICEF, WB and Other Partners
On 14-18 November 2022, representatives and staff members from the World Health Organization, UNICEF, GAVI, USAID and Africa Centres for Disease Control (CDC) came together during… Read more »
Nigeria: Supporting the mPox Response in Nigeria
In the African region, over 70% of the mpox cases reported in 2022 originate from four countries. Nigeria is one of these priority countries, with a recorded 530 suspected cases… Read more »
December 04, 2022
Mali: Health Literacy Demonstration Project Series - Equitable Access for Improved Diabetes Care in Mali
Building health literacy responsive services, systems and organizations accommodates diverse cultures and traditions, health literacy strengths, individual needs and preferences.… Read more »
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