Uganda leads the charge against viral hepatitis
Download logoKenneth Kabagambe knows the cost of hepatitis B all too well. So much so, that he’s dedicated his entire life to wiping it...
Japan provides $1.25 million To UNICEF and WFP in response to...
Download logoThe Government of Japan has provided a contribution of USD 1.25 million to respond to emergency needs in Malawi following Cyclone Idai. The...
WHO welcomes Egypt’s support to 14 African countries in their fight...
Download logoEgypt has announced that it would be providing hepatitis C testing and treatment for one million peo-ple in 14 African countries. ...
World Food Programme (WFP) halts distribution of super cereal while tests...
Download logoAs a precautionary measure, the World Food Programme (WFP) has temporarily halted distribution worldwide of a fortified blended food from one of its...
Restoring essential health services after Cyclone Idai in Mozambique
More than 50 health facilities across Sofala Province, Mozambique, suffered serious damage from Cyclone Idai. WHO is working closely with the Ministry of Health...
WFP Burkina Faso – Emergency response to internally displaced people (IDPs)...
Download logoInsecurity and IDPs Situation Worsening The security situation in Northern and Eastern Burkina Faso has significantly deteriorated over the past six months,...
WHO Regional Director commends Uganda’s Ebola preparedness response
Download logoAfter assessing one of the high-risk districts for Ebola virus disease in western Uganda today, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional...
More than a Million People to be Vaccinated in Phase 2...
Phase 2 of the biggest ever oral vaccination campaign against cholera is scheduled to take place from 3-8 July 2019 in 15 health districts...
South Sudan inaugurates European Union-funded bridge in Warrap State
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the European Union have today officially handed over the completed Kwacjok Bridge to the Government of...
WFP welcomes support from Gran Canaria for Sahrawi refugees
Download logoThe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of €1 million (US$1.1 million) from the Cabildo (governing council) of Gran...