How Kenya Defeated Sleeping Sickness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that Kenya has eliminated human African trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness, as ...
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Cholera Resurges Across 26 Countries as Deaths Double Despite Fewer Cases
A global cholera resurgence is claiming more lives than last year, despite a drop in reported infections, according to a ...
Janabi’s Plan to Reshape WHO Africa
From cardiac care to continental strategy, Professor Mohamed Janabi is stepping into WHO Africa’s top job with one clear message: ...
Meet the five men vying to lead WHO in Africa
In the high-stakes arena of African public health, five distinguished candidates are gearing up for a leadership bout that promises ...
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 ...
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. ...
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