Hope in Every Dose : How Global Fund Support is Saving Lives from Malaria, TB, and HIV across Africa
Stories & Blogs UNDP-AfricaJul 02, 2025(Story )“Now I understand it’s to keep him safe,” N’beta said, watching Seco become one of 250,000 children protected in 2024 with a simple but life-saving dose.
UNDP and CAICT partner to drive digital transformation across Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNDP-AfricaJun 18, 2025(Press Release )The Africa Digital Empowerment and Innovation Hub will serve as a collaborative platform to co-create digital solutions, build institutional and human capacity, and promote South-South cooperation.
Mauritania progressing towards zero leprosy cases.
Stories & Blogs WHO-AfricaFeb 14, 2025(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.
Angola vaccinates over 1 million people as it bolsters cholera outbreak control efforts
Stories & Blogs WHO-AfricaFeb 11, 2025(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.
One woman is killed every 10 minutes by their intimate partners or other family members
Stories & Blogs UNODCNov 25, 2024(Press Release )The latest report on femicides reveals that 60 per cent of all female homicides are committed by intimate partners or other family members
African health ministers, delegates adopt declaration on climate change and health
Stories & Blogs WHO-AfricaOct 31, 2024(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.
South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak
Stories & Blogs WHO-AfricaOct 30, 2024(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.
WHO in Africa, WomenLift Health sign pivotal agreement to strengthen women’s leadership in health
Stories & Blogs WHO-AfricaOct 28, 2024(News )The agreement stems from the two organizations’ strong commitment to promote women’s leadership in health.
UNODC launches the 'Safer Children Online' campaign to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse in Ghana and Senegal
Stories & Blogs UNODCOct 05, 2023(story )In a significant step towards safeguarding the digital well-being of Ghana and Senegal's children, the Global Programme on Cybercrime of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has launched a compelling campaign titled 'Safer Children Online.