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.
Strengthening healthcare in Ethiopia with improved blood storage.
Stories & Blogs UNOPSFeb 13, 2025(News )UNOPS is partnering with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health on a new initiative to enhance blood storage capacity across the country.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Empowering Future Generations.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGFeb 11, 2025(Speech )Remarks made by the UN Secretary-General at the AI Action Summit 2025.
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.
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.
Deputy Secretary-General’s Message at the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security
Stories & Blogs UNSDGOct 28, 2024(Announcement )“Peace and security decision-making is overwhelmingly dominated by men today” Amina J Mohammed.
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.
New Frontiers: Zambia embraces digital transformation
Stories & Blogs UNSDGOct 10, 2024(News )Zambia has embarked on a transformative journey towards a digital future, making significant strides in recent years.
Assistive technology can revolutionize development, learning and participation: It’s time children everywhere have access.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 25, 2024(Story )Seeing. Hearing. Communicating. Moving freely. Many of us take these for granted. But what if you are a child who experiences difficulties in one, or more, of these areas?