WHO and the European Union launch collaboration to advance digitized health systems in sub-Saharan Africa.
Stories & Blogs WHOOct 14, 2025(News )The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) announced today a new agreement to support the digital transformation of health systems and wider adoption of WHO’s Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN) in sub-Saharan Africa.
Global childhood vaccination coverage holds steady, yet over 14 million infants remain unvaccinated – WHO, UNICEF.
Stories & Blogs WHOJul 15, 2025(News )In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% – roughly 109 million – completed all three doses.
Providing nonjudgmental and empathetic sexual and reproductive health services in Zambia.
Stories & Blogs WHOJul 03, 2025(News )To improve access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services, including family planning and safe abortions, Zambia is training health workers in values clarification and attitude transformation (VCAT).
Secretary-General appoints Antonio Aranibar of Bolivia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Equatorial Guinea
Stories & Blogs UNCTADMar 17, 2025(Announcement )Mr. Aranibar brings more than 20 years’ experience in sustainable development, governance and peacebuilding to the role.
UN deputy chief urges Resident Coordinators across Africa to maximize their convening power to tackle the unprecedented polycrisis
Stories & Blogs UN DCOMar 03, 2023(Story )The Deputy Secretary-General called 2023 a defining year to rescue the SDGs, with several critical milestones coming up.
Unlocking the potential of Least Developed Countries: A Resident Coordinator's perspective
Stories & Blogs UN DCOMar 02, 2023(Story )one of the planet’s greatest untapped resources and a clear battleground for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals