African region’s maternal and newborn mortality declining, but progress still slow.
Stories & Blogs WHO – Africa (News )Despite a 40% decline in maternal mortality, from 727 to 442 deaths per 100 000 live births between 2000 and 2023, the region still accounts for 70% of global maternal deaths.
Urgent action needed to reinforce breast cancer control measures in Africa: WHO report.
Stories & Blogs WHO – Africa (News )An estimated 135 000 women could lose their lives to breast cancer by 2040 in sub-Saharan Africa if urgent actions are not taken to reverse the trends, a new World Health Organization (WHO) report finds.
IOM, Partners Appeal for USD 81 Million to Assist Over One Million Migrants in Horn of Africa, Yemen, and Southern Africa.
Stories & Blogs IOM (News )The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and 45 humanitarian and development partners are appealing for USD 81 million to provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance to over one million migrants — including women and children.
Strengthening healthcare in Ethiopia with improved blood storage.
Stories & Blogs UNOPS (News )UNOPS is partnering with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health on a new initiative to enhance blood storage capacity across the country.