May 31
Congo-Kinshasa: Four Health Workers Recover from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo— Four nurses who were being treated for Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus have been discharged from a hospital in Bunia, the… Read more »
May 28
Africa: The Knowledge Centre of the Secretariat of the Who Framework Convention On Tobacco Control Is Strengthening the Skills of National Experts in Tobacco Taxation.
The Knowledge Center of the Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is strengthening the skills of national experts in tobacco taxation. Read more »
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 »
Africa: High-Level Ministerial Meeting On Cross-Border Coordination On the Ebola Disease Outbreak Caused By Bundibugyo Virus
Kampala, Republic of Uganda - WE, the Ministers of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of Uganda, and the Republic of South Sudan, together with… Read more »
May 22
Africa: WHO and African Medicines Agency Launch Landmark Framework to Strengthen Access to Quality-Assured Health Products in Africa
New collaboration marks a major step towards a harmonized, resilient regulatory ecosystem and accelerated access to health products across the continent Read more »
May 17
Africa: WHO Convenes Partners to Strengthen Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
As part of efforts to support the ongoing response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the World Health Organization convened governments, partners and… Read more »
May 04
Africa: Strengthening Cross-Border Coordination to Address Health Threats in Africa
As health threats continue to spread across borders, countries are strengthening how they work together to prevent and respond to outbreaks. Read more »
April 15
Africa: Nearly 20 Million Lives Saved in Africa Through Measles Vaccinations
Nearly 20 million measles-related deaths have been averted in Africa since 2000 thanks to increasing vaccination coverage, according to the first-ever detailed analysis of… Read more »
March 03
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 »
February 26
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 »
February 24
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 »
February 23
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 »
February 13
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 »
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 »
January 23
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 »
December 26, 2025
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 »
December 17, 2025
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 »
December 12, 2025
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 »
December 09, 2025
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 »
December 04, 2025
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 »
December 03, 2025
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 »
December 01, 2025
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 »
