March 6 marks 35 days of response since Uganda declared the Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreak on 30 January 2025. To strengthen coordination and resource mobilization efforts, the Ministry of Health (MoH), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), organized a strategic partners’ meeting. The strategic meeting provided an opportunity to update partners on […]
Uganda today discharged eight patients who had been receiving treatment for Sudan virus disease – which belongs to the same family as Ebola virus disease – after two negative tests carried out 72 hours apart. The recovered patients were receiving care at treatment centres in the capital Kampala and in Mbale, a town in the […]
An estimated 135,000 women could lose their lives to breast cancer by 2040 in sub-Saharan Africa if urgent actions are not taken to reverse the trends, a new World Health Organization (WHO) report finds. The WHO study assessed breast cancer control capacities in 42 of the 47 countries within the African region, focusing on six […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has dispatched 1.4 tonnes of critical medical supplies to Tanzania’s north-western Kagera region as part of efforts to combat an outbreak of Marburg virus disease. The shipment, sent from WHO’s Regional Emergency Response Hub in Nairobi, includes diagnostic kits and personal protective equipment to bolster the country’s response. A team […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has appealed to the United States to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the global health body. This comes after an executive order was issued under the directive of President Donald Trump, signaling the United States’ intent to sever ties with the organization. In the order, Trump cited the WHO’s […]
On 18 December 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified the first diagnostic test for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency which can help to safely deliver WHO-recommended treatments to prevent relapse of Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) infection. The prequalification of this G6PD diagnostic test marks a significant milestone in facilitating safe and effective P. vivax malaria treatment, reaffirming WHO’s dedication […]
Thirty-three percent of drowning incidents recorded in Ghana in 2022 claimed the lives of individuals aged 15-29 years, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ghana Navy. The findings highlight that this age group was the most affected, followed by individuals aged 30-49 years, who accounted for 25% of cases. Children […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) publishes its first-ever report on drowning prevention, which reveals a 38% drop in the global drowning death rate since 2000—a major global health achievement. However, the report notes that drowning remains a major public health issue with more than 30 people estimated to be drowning every hour and 300 000 […]
On May 9, Equatorial Guinea inaugurated its first public medical oxygen production plant at the Bata Regional Hospital, marking a significant milestone in the country’s healthcare system. The facility, which was established with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), ensures a reliable, affordable, and accessible supply of medical oxygen, addressing critical shortages that were […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) is intensifying efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B virus with the launch of a Regional Validation Committee for Africa. This initiative underscores the organization’s commitment to safeguarding the health of mothers and children across the continent. The committee, established by the WHO Regional Office for […]
