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Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya | May 02, 2025

Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Ouma Oluga Calls for Unified Effort to Deliver Results under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Restore Public Trust in Health Sector

Dr. Oluga stressed the importance of reorganizing and strengthening health systems to achieve better outcomes, calling on teams to prioritize actions that have real, measurable impact

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, reaffirmed the Ministry of Health’s commitment to ensuring that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) delivers tangible results for Kenyans. Speaking during a strategy meeting with the Directorate of Policy, Digital Health, and Innovations, Dr. Oluga stressed that restoring public trust in the health…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | May 02, 2025

A simple solution keeping communities in Cameroon hydrated and healthy

One day in July 2023, Rachel and Irene from the Cameroon Red Cross Society were out and about in Bamvele village, Cameroon, running routine health promotion activities as part of the Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Programme (CP3)

Water, sugar, salt—three basic ingredients that, when combined correctly, can mean the difference between life and death for someone battling a diarrhoeal disease. Learn how the Cameroon Red Cross is spreading this knowledge to keep communities across the country healthy and safe. One day in July 2023, Rachel and Irene…

Source: UN News | May 02, 2025

Anthrax outbreak compounds security crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

The escalating crisis is also widening critical gaps in healthcare and protection, amid a broader surge in infectious diseases

An anthrax outbreak is compounding the worsening security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), driving up humanitarian needs and further limiting access to basic services. The escalating crisis is also widening critical gaps in healthcare and protection, amid a broader surge in infectious diseases. And with nearly…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Democratic Republic of Congo | May 01, 2025

Scaling up response to anthrax outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

To effectively respond to the outbreak, WHO and partners are working under One Health, a unified approach to safeguard human, environmental and animal health, recognizing the interconnectedness of the three aspects and the need for comprehensive measures

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with support from World Health Organization (WHO), are intensifying emergency response efforts to control an outbreak of anthrax in which 16 suspected and one confirmed human cases have been reported in North Kivu Province in the east of the country. There…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Mali | Apr 30, 2025

Mali: Greater protection for children against malaria

Mali is among the 11 countries with the highest malaria burden, contributing 3% of the global malaria burden

Fatoumata, aged 2 years and 4 months and wearing one of her most beautiful dresses, attended an event of great importance for her health on Friday morning, as her mother Niemba explains: “I was on my way to the community health centre for my child’s routine vaccination; from there, I…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria | Apr 30, 2025

Ensuring a safe and healthy start for mothers and children in remote villages

In Nigeria, WHO supports various interventions, including strengthening laboratory facilities, training health workers, disease surveillance, immunisation campaigns, and nutrition programmes to address malnutrition among children and pregnant women

On a recent Tuesday, Fatima Alhaji Mohammed and three other health workers arrived in Garmiri Village, Magumeri Local Government Area, Borno State. They were part of the World Health Organization's (WHO) mobile, hard-to-reach health team dedicated to delivering essential healthcare services to underserved communities. As the team were setting up,…

Source: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) | Apr 30, 2025

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Warns: Millions of African Children Still Lack Access to Life-Saving Vaccines

Vaccines save lives—yet systemic barriers continue to leave millions of children across Africa unprotected from preventable diseases

Despite the proven power of vaccines to save lives, over 500,000 children under five in Africa continue to die each year from preventable diseases, including measles, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, and whooping cough—diseases that have been nearly eradicated in much of the world. Providing effective protection against these illnesses should be…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria | Apr 30, 2025

Access to health services expands in Borno State as World Health Organization (WHO) donates new state-of-the-art centre

The newly commissioned health facility, funded by the European Union, will serve as the second phase of the town's General Hospital

The Borno State Government has commended the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union for donating an ultra-modern health facility to support the delivery of health care services in the state. As part of its commitment to strengthening the health system in post-conflict areas, WHO, in collaboration with the…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - South Africa | Apr 30, 2025

Africa Vaccination Week 2025: Message from Ms Shenaaz El-Halabi, World Health Organization (WHO) South Africa Representative

In South Africa, WHO continues to work alongside the government and key partners to strengthen immunization coverage and build public trust

On the occasion of Africa Vaccination Week 2025, we join the continent and the global community in reaffirming our shared commitment to the power and promise of immunisation. This year’s theme, “Immunisation for All is Humanly Possible,” and the slogan “Vaccinated Communities, Healthy Communities” remind us that universal immunisation is not only a moral…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 30, 2025

African Immunization Week Observed Nationwide

Eritrea is conducting regular vaccination programs and introducing new ones for children and adult women in line with global information and guidelines

African Immunization Week 2025 was observed at the national level today at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers hall under the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible.” Ms. Dehab Solomon, Head of Family and Community Health at the Ministry of Health branch in the Central Region, said that Eritrea…

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