It’s over: Marburg virus outbreak ends in Rwanda
Rwanda has turned the page on one of its most challenging public health battles, officially declaring the end of a ...
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Africa’s public health experts mourned Faustine Ndugulile
On November 27, the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Region officially expressed profound sorrow over the sudden passing of Dr. ...
Mpox continues to be a public health emergency of international concern
WHO Maintains Global Alert as Mpox Cases Surge Across Borders The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General has upheld the declaration ...
Flooding and Displacement Fuel Cholera Outbreaks Across Africa
Natural disasters and conflict-driven displacement exacerbate cholera's spread, exposing millions to preventable disease and death. Flooding and displacement are emerging ...
Nigeria at the center of Africa’s ongoing cholera crisis
Despite a decline in cholera cases in Nigeria this year, the country’s persistently high fatality rate—3.5%—underscores critical gaps in healthcare ...
Global Leaders Pledge Billions to WHO at G20 Summit for a Healthier Future
At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, leaders pledged billions to fund WHO’s core programs from 2025 to 2028. ...
Measles Resurgence: A Crisis in Numbers
Measles cases surged by 20% in 2023, infecting 10.3 million people. Vaccine gaps, worsened by the pandemic, left millions vulnerable. ...
Egypt officially eliminates malaria
The World Health Organization (WHO) today officially certified Egypt as malaria-free, a monumental achievement for the nation of over 100 ...
WHO Advises Against Travel Restrictions Amid Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda
The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised against imposing any travel and trade restrictions on Rwanda as the country battles ...
Meet the next director for WHO African Region
Dr Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile has been nominated as the next Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region, ...
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