Burden of hearing loss in Africa could rise to 54 million by 2030: WHO report
Stories & Blogs WHOOct 07, 2024(News )About 40 million people live with hearing loss in the African region, but the figure could rise to 54 million by 2030 if urgent measures are not take to address the problem, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report.
Decentralizing testing for rapid mpox detection in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Stories & Blogs WHOOct 04, 2024(Story )To ensure adequate and prompt detection of mpox cases, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is decentralizing laboratory services and accelerating efforts to curb the disease through close coordination with support from partners, including World Health Or
WHO adds an HPV vaccine for single-dose use.
Stories & Blogs WHOOct 04, 2024(News )WHO announced that a fourth WHO-prequalified human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine product, Cecolin® has been confirmed for use in a single-dose schedule.
Global childhood immunization levels stalled in 2023, leaving many without life-saving protection.
Stories & Blogs WHOJul 15, 2024(News )New data reveal nearly 3 in 4 infants live in countries where low vaccine coverage is driving measles outbreaks.
IOM and Cisco Provide Digital Skills to Displaced Persons and Communities in Northeast Nigeria
Stories & Blogs IOMJun 19, 2024(News )The programme is expected to launch at three pilot schools in Borno State, where more than 2.3 million people are currently displaced.
In world first, Nigeria introduces new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis
Stories & Blogs WHOApr 12, 2024(News )Health workers roll out immunization campaign aiming to reach one million people.
Malawi curbs cholera through enhanced outbreak control.
Stories & Blogs WHOApr 11, 2024(News )Malawi continues to record only sporadic cholera cases, with just an average of 10 cases a week as of January 2024 compared with close to 700 cases per week at the peak of the outbreak in January 2023
Conflict Drives Displacement Amidst Rising Climate Shocks: New Africa Migration Report
Stories & Blogs IOMMar 26, 2024(News )Conflict and violence remain the main drivers of displacement and movements in sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, exacerbated by increasing climate shocks and hazards.
One in Three Migrant Deaths Occurs En route While Fleeing Conflict: IOM Report
Stories & Blogs IOMMar 26, 2024(News )Report reveals alarming trends in migrant deaths and disappearances over the past decade. 
Off-track cervical cancer progress risks 70 000 deaths every year in Africa
Stories & Blogs WHOAug 31, 2023(News )About 70 000 cervical cancer deaths could be averted annually in the African region if the efforts to end the disease by 2030 are urgently stepped up to ensure increased access to critical services for timely detection, care and prevention.