Africa aims to end cholera by 2030
WHO describes cholera as a symbol of inequity Health Ministers have pledged to implement key strategies for ending cholera outbreaks...
Ebola death toll continues to rise in DR Congo
Here is everything that has happened regarding the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo As of 7 August 2018, 44...
WHO confirms 3 more cases of Ebola in DR Congo
An analysis of latest figures showed confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo rose by 23% within 3 days Within...
An update on the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
With information flying around regarding the Ebola crisis in DR Congo, WHO gives an update on the status of the...
In Nigeria, 10 percent of hospitalized patients can expect to acquire an infection during their stay
A new report has stressed that poor quality health services are holding back progress on improving health in countries Poor quality...
There is a new WHO International Classification of Diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) is today releasing its new International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). The ICD is the foundation...
The world may not meet tobacco reduction target, WHO warns
Most people know that using tobacco causes cancer and lung disease but unaware of roles in heart disease and stroke Tobacco...
Here’s what you should know about WHO’s new five-year strategic plan
The strategic plan has an ambitious triple billion target. Here's what it all means Last week at the World Health Assembly...
“To prevent future outbreaks, we must strengthen health systems everywhere” – WHO DG
The 71st World Health Assembly gets underway with the DG advocating a unique approach to preventing outbreaks The Director General...
Two million Africans to receive oral cholera vaccine
Largest ever vaccination underway in Zambia, Uganda, Malawi, South Sudan and Nigeria A spate of cholera outbreaks across Africa has prompted...
