Africa: From Data to Decisions - Strengthening Health Security in Africa

Across the African region, health threats are increasingly being detected early, bolstering measures to protect communities. To further reinforce health emergency preparedness, the… Read more »

Southern Africa: Southern Africa Faces Acute Surge in Cholera Due to Floods, Displacement

Cholera cases in Southern Africa region have risen by over seven times in the first six weeks of 2026 compared with the same period the year before due to severe flooding triggered… Read more »

Southern Africa: Newly Released 2025 Scorecard Unveils Progress and Setbacks On Health and Gender Equality Across Southern Africa

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its biennial scorecard, a critical tool that tracks progress on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)… Read more »

Africa: WHO Convenes Global Experts in Brazzaville to Strengthen Clinical Care for Filovirus Diseases

As outbreaks of Filovirus Disease (FVD) continue to regularly affect countries across Africa and in efforts to increase preparedness capacities, the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Statement on the Planned Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccine Trial in Guinea-Bissau

The World Health Organization (WHO) underscores that the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine is an effective, and essential public health intervention, with a proven record. It prevents… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Southern Africa: Around 1.3 Million People Affected By Severe Flooding in Southern Africa

Intense rainfall and severe flooding since mid-December 2025 have affected around 1.3 million people in southern Africa, destroyed houses and critical infrastructure and disrupted… Read more »

Africa: Antimicrobial Resistance - the Invisible Threat That Could Redefine the Future

This opinion piece was first published in Jornal de Angola, a copy of which can be found here: Read more »

Africa: Members States Renew Commitments On Diphtheria Response Across Africa

As diphtheria continues to threaten lives across eight Member States in Africa, Ministers of Health have renewed their political commitment to halt the resurgence of this… Read more »

Africa: African Small Island States Win Global UN Award for Transforming Access to Essential Medicines

Across clinics in Comoros, Mauritius, Seychelles, Cabo Verde, Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, and São Tomé and Príncipe--collectively known as Africa's Small Island… Read more »

Africa: Southern Africa Tackles Climate-Driven Disease Threats Through Pandemic Fund Grant

Eight Southern African countries - Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe are joining forces to Prevent, detect and respond to… Read more »

Africa: Africa Invests in Stronger Vaccine Evidence - Regional Training Workshop Builds Skills to Improve Health Security

As outbreaks of infectious diseases continue to challenge health systems across the WHO African region, public health experts from more than a dozen African countries have convened… Read more »

Africa: African Footballers Star in Kick Out Polio Campaign Ahead of Afcon 2025

As millions of fans prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, six celebrated African footballers are calling time on polio, urging the continent to unite and kick the… Read more »

Africa: Africa Sets Course for Affordable, Quality Medicines With New 10-Year Roadmap

African leaders and global partners have agreed on a bold 10-year regional vision to redesign how essential health products are financed, produced, and delivered, marking a major… Read more »

Africa: Act Now - Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future

Africa unites to address antimicrobial resistance in Africa and ensure a healthier, more sustainable world for the generations to come. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Democratic Republic of the Congo Declares End of 16th Ebola Outbreak

Kinshasa— The Democratic Republic of the Congo today declared the end of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province, after no new cases were… Read more »

Africa: WHO Africa Endorses Roadmap for Safeguarding Communities in Health Emergency Operations

The World Health Organization (WHO) in the African region, Member States and partners have agreed on a roadmap to protect communities during public health emergencies, becoming the… Read more »

Africa: WHO in Africa Launches First-Ever Prototype Competency-Based Curricula for Health Professions

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa today launched the first-ever Africa Prototype Competency-Based Curricula for ten selected health professions,… Read more »

Africa: Enhancing Partnership for Health Financial Hardship Protection

To strengthen health systems and help protect people from economic strain when seeking care, the World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and the African Union… Read more »

Africa: Turning Devastating Health Ordeal Into Life-Saving Campaign

"I was scared and terrified because I was still very young when I received the news. What else was going to save me if the medicines that are supposed to treat me are failing?"… Read more »

Africa: WHO in Africa Launches Geodatabase to Empower Data-Driven Health Decisions

To mark Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day on 19 November, World Health Organization (WHO) in the African region launched the AFRO Geodatabase (AFRO GDB) to enhance the use… Read more »

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 »

Africa: Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Africa - Dr Issimouha Dillé Explains Why Africa Can Win the Fight Against Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer remains one of the major public health challenges in Africa, even though it is almost entirely preventable. Read more »

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 »