Saturday, July 11, 2026

WHO Regional Director for Africa

July 3, 2026

Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak now largest on record as cases top 1,400: WHO

Mr Janabi described the outbreak as one of Africa’s most serious public health emergencies this year.

May 6, 2026

WHO raises concerns over health worker shortages, unemployment in Africa

Mr Akandoh said Ghana currently has about 102,000 active health workers.

WHO
April 7, 2025

Maternal, newborn mortality in Africa declining but progress slow: WHO

Acting WHO regional director for Africa, Chikwe Ihekweazu, stated that in too many places, pregnancy and childbirth “are still life-threatening events.”

Mothers with babies
April 8, 2024

World Health Day: Africa records decrease in maternal mortality deaths, others

According to WHO, the life expectancy of African women increased from 54 to 67 years from 2000 to 2020.

Patients in the hospital used to illustrate the story
January 4, 2024
WHO
July 29, 2023

No fewer than 91 million Africans live with hepatitis: WHO

According to her, 1.2 million new hepatitis infections were detected in 2019 alone.

Matshidiso Moeti
July 22, 2023

About half of world population at risk of dengue fever due to global warming: WHO

The disease is more common in tropical and subtropical climates. Its incidence has grown dramatically worldwide in recent decades.

Dengue fever symptoms
May 18, 2023

WHO tells Africa to address root causes of hypertension

“African governments can lead the way by implementing their commitments through policies and programmes that address the root causes of hypertension.”

Matshidiso Moeti
April 26, 2023

6.2 million Nigerian children unvaccinated due to COVID-19: WHO

WHO estimates that 6.2 million Nigerian children are unvaccinated because of the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic from 2019 to 2021.

Polio immunisation vaccine
March 24, 2023

Tuberculosis deaths in Africa reduced by 26%, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there has been a 26 per cent reduction in tuberculosis deaths between 2015 and 2021 in Africa.

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