The Democratic Republic of the Congo introduces R21 malaria vaccine
Stories & Blogs WHO - Africa (News )The health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today introduced the R21 malaria vaccine into the national immunization programme, adding a crucial tool to complement existing malaria control measures to protect and save the lives of young
WHO Steps Up Cross-Regional Efforts for Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency
Stories & Blogs WHO - Africa (News )As millions flee war and hunger in Sudan, senior leadership from WHO’s Africa and Eastern Mediterranean Regions converged in Chad, which hosts the largest number of Sudanese refugees, to assess the urgent health needs of people impacted by this complex an
Inclusive, responsible AI needs women front and centre
Stories & Blogs ITU (Story )The artificial intelligence (AI) industry needs diverse women’s perspectives to improve the design and application of the latest technologies, say digital experts concerned about AI deepening the gender divide.
Regulating for impact: A personal perspective
Stories & Blogs ITU (News )For over two decades, the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) has given the world a platform for exchanging the best practices in the regulation of digital technologies.
Uganda’s Efforts to Save the Life of Children with Malnutrition.
Stories & Blogs WHO - Africa (News )Over 268,000 children in Uganda suffer from malnutrition, specifically wasting.
WHO carries out mission to eradicate dracunculiasis in Angola.
Stories & Blogs WHO - Africa (News )Angola is one of five countries where dracunculiasis has not yet been eradicated. Between 2018 and 2020, human cases were identified in Cunene province, making the country endemic for this disease.
