Malawi ready to MPox says MOH Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda
Malawi: Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has announced that the government of Malawi is alert on the Mpox disease. Mpox, also known as the Monkeypox disease was recently declared…
WHO declares Monkey Pox Epidemic in 13 African countries
The global health emergency was declared after an outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has spread to neighbouring countries.
Africa shows solidarity to breastfeeding mothers during WBW 2024
World Breastfeeding Week is held in the first week of August, every year, and is supported mainly by the WHO, UNICEF and many Ministries of Health and civil society partners.
Zimbabwe: Oral Cholera vaccination campaign begins
The first phase of the National Oral Cholera Vaccination Campaign has now begun, over 800,000 people will receive dose of the vaccine.
Zambia President Hichilema halts new settlements due to Cholera outbreak
The Government of Zambia is trying hard to control the Cholera Situation in the country. President Hakainde Hichilema has directed that no new settlements must be allowed without basic Facilities…
Minister Jagutpal encourages young people to become new blood donors
Mauritius: The Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Kailesh Jagutpal, appealed, this morning at the Caudan Arts Centre in Port Louis, to young people of 18 years and above to…
Botswana to host 73rd Session of World Health Organisation
Botswana: Botswana has been nominated to host the 73rd Session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa meeting (WHO RC73) in August 2023. This was revealed by…
Limpopo Health MEC urges community to celebrate WHO’s 75th Anniversary
South Africa, Limpopo: Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba is calling upon all people of Limpopo to join the global community in observing the WHO’s 75th anniversary wherein in addition…
Mauritius launches 2023 anti-flu vaccination campaign
Mauritius: The anti-influenza vaccination exercise 2023 was launched this morning, by the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity, Fazila Jeewa-Daureeawoo, at the NPF Building in Rose Hill.