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Democratic Republic of the Congo declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province.

Stories & Blogs WHO - AfricaSep 04, 2025(News )

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, have been reported as of 4 September 2025.

WHO Africa, International Vaccine Institute sign agreement to boost vaccine production in Africa.

Stories & Blogs WHO - AfricaAug 27, 2025(News )

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their strategic collaboration in support of vaccine equity, local production, and health

African health leaders, partners call for greater investment in integrated NCD services.

Stories & Blogs WHO - AfricaAug 27, 2025(News )

African health ministers and partners are calling for increased investment in integrated health services to address the growing burden of severe noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), particularly those affecting women and underserved populations across the reg

From Poetry to Policy: RC Mohamed Fall and Maryam Bukar-Hassan on Culture, Youth, and Peace

Stories & Blogs UNSDGAug 12, 2025(Story )

In Nigeria, youth are in the driver’s seat when it comes to sustainable development and peace.

The scars of gender-based violence run deep in South Sudan – but so does the will to heal

Stories & Blogs UNFPAAug 06, 2025(News )

In South Sudan, women and girls face the overlapping dangers of prolonged conflict, cattle raiding, displacement from climate shocks and harmful patriarchal traditions.

A chance to breathe: How life-saving incubators are transforming newborn care in Somalia

Stories & Blogs UNFPAJul 22, 2025(News )

Despite maternal death rates dropping by 50 per cent over the past twenty years in Somalia, too many pregnant women struggle to access essential health services.

Kenya’s Digital Leap for a Fairer Future.

Stories & Blogs UNSDGJun 25, 2025(Story )

Kenya is quickly emerging as one of Africa’s digital frontrunners, with technology driving innovation, service delivery, and economic growth across the country.

From tradition to transformation: Ending female genital mutilation in Guinea-Bissau

Stories & Blogs UNFPAJun 25, 2025(Story )

In the West African country of Guinea-Bissau, more than 400,000 girls and women have undergone genital mutilation.

Don’t let the lights go out: UNFPA urges support for women and girls in the world’s most neglected crises.

Stories & Blogs UNFPAMay 28, 2025(News )

In 2025, as crises multiply and conflicts become increasingly protracted, humanitarian aid budgets are being slashed across the board.

Empowering Ghana’s Entrepreneurs: Building a Digital Future for Women and Youth-Led MSMEs

Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 30, 2025(Story )

While MSMEs contribute significantly to the economy, making up 92 percent of businesses in the country, their potential remains stifled by systemic barriers.