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Dr Matshidiso Moeti

January 31, 2025

One dead as WHO confirms deadly virus outbreak in Uganda

A total of 45 contacts, including health workers and family members, are under close monitoring.

World Health Organisation
April 7, 2024

WHO regional director advocates disability rights, gender equity

She called for male leadership involvement in promoting a safe and respectful workplace culture. 

World Health Organization
March 24, 2024

2.5 million Africans contracted tuberculosis in 2022: WHO

Ms Moeti urged WHO member states to prioritise a multi-faceted approach to address causes of the disease.

WHO
January 4, 2024
WHO
March 18, 2023

Burundi declares 1st outbreak of polio in 30 years

The Burundian Government – which has declared the detection of the virus a national public health emergency – plans to implement a vaccination campaign to combat polio in the coming weeks.

Children suffering from polio used to illustrate the story
July 21, 2022

WHO announces funding to roll-out for first-ever malaria vaccine in Africa

The pilot programme of $155.7 million will include Ghana, Malawi and Kenya; while other African countries will key in from January 2023.

Mosquito and Malaria vaccine