The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Thursday declared the end of the Ebola outbreak […]
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Federal govt activates emergency task force to respond to diphtheria outbreak in Katsina, Kano
The directive was issued by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, as part of the Federal Government’s continuing commitment […]
African health ministers adopt new strategy to bolster medical regulatory systems
Behind every product that reaches a patient is a regulatory system working to protect public health Millions of people in Africa rely on medicines, vaccines, […]
African countries commit to train and retain 3 million more health workers by 2035
The Health Workforce Agenda provides countries with a practical roadmap to strengthen health labour markets by improving workforce planning, expanding quality education, creating employment opportunities […]
African health ministers convene to shape region’s health priorities
Ministers of Health from the 47 Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region today opened the Seventy-sixth session of the WHO Regional […]
DRC: Three Ebola survivors discharged from Beni treatment centre cured
Three patients, including a nurse, were discharged from an Ebola treatment centre in Beni on Saturday after recovering from the disease, offering a sign of […]
DRC Ebola outbreak spreading exponentially, United Nations responders warn
As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing […]