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.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo introduces R21 malaria vaccine
Stories & Blogs WHO - AfricaOct 31, 2024(News )The health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today introduced the R21 malaria vaccine into the national immunization programme, adding a crucial tool to complement existing malaria control measures to protect and save the lives of young
WHO carries out mission to eradicate dracunculiasis in Angola.
Stories & Blogs WHO - AfricaJul 12, 2024(News )Angola is one of five countries where dracunculiasis has not yet been eradicated. Between 2018 and 2020, human cases were identified in Cunene province, making the country endemic for this disease.
Artificial Intelligence and gender equality
Stories & Blogs UNWOMENMay 24, 2024(News )The world has a gender equality problem, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) mirrors the gender bias in our society.