Angola vaccinates over 1 million people as it bolsters cholera outbreak control efforts
Stories & Blogs WHO-Africa (News )More than 1 million people have been vaccinated in the three hardest-hit provinces in a five-day campaign to complement the ongoing public health measures to halt the spread of the infectious disease.
Mauritania progressing towards zero leprosy cases.
Stories & Blogs WHO-Africa (News )Mauritania has witnessed a significant decline in leprosy cases since thanks to sustained efforts that have led to improvements in prevention, detection and treatment.
The impact of innovative evidence-to-policy approaches on accelerating nutrition-related SDGs: Can the NiPN model lead the way?
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Evidence-based policymaking is crucial for developing cost-effective strategies that address the root causes of food insecurity and malnutrition around the world.
WHO in Africa, WomenLift Health sign pivotal agreement to strengthen women’s leadership in health
Stories & Blogs WHO-Africa (News )The agreement stems from the two organizations’ strong commitment to promote women’s leadership in health.
Unleashing the potential of Generation Z for food system transformation in Africa.
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )A “youth bulge”—enters the labor market every year, African economies are still struggling to create opportunities for them, leading to high rates of youth unemployment across the continent.
South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak
Stories & Blogs WHO-Africa (News )A total of 50 suspected cases with six confirmed cases were reported among refugees, returnees and the host community as of 28 October 2024.
African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and health
Stories & Blogs WHO-Africa (News )Health ministers and delegates from 20 African countries today adopted a landmark declaration to enhance climate resilience within health systems and address the profound health impacts of climate change on the continent.
Does conflict-driven internal displacement influence demand for agricultural inputs? Evidence from Nigeria.
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Smallholder farmers in northeastern Nigeria face interrelated challenges of food insecurity, climate change impacts, and conflict.