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.
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.
IOM Expands Mpox Appeal to Reach Migrants and IDPs Across Africa.
Stories & Blogs IOMOct 30, 2024(News )In response to the escalating number of people affected by the mpox outbreak, spreading across parts of Africa, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is appealing for USD 27.8 million to protect and support migrants, internally displaced pers
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.
In Burkina Faso, the ‘Mother of the Sahel’ brings education and hope to forcibly displaced children.
Stories & Blogs UNHCROct 09, 2024(Story )As conflict forced thousands of children to flee to the safety of her hometown, Maimouna Ba rallied the community to provide support and education.
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.
UNHCR welcomes commitments at ID4Africa 2024 on digital identity gains for displaced people in Africa
Stories & Blogs UNHCRMay 27, 2024(Announcement )UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomed on Friday commitments made by various African countries to integrate refugees and stateless people into their national identification systems at the ID4Africa 2024 annual general meeting in Cape Town.
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.