The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially declared that mpox—formerly known as monkeypox—no longer constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). However, the agency has warned that the virus still poses significant health risks, particularly across parts of Africa where healthcare systems remain under-resourced. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced during a…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Nigeria to increase its public health expenditure to at least 20% of total health spending to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. This call was made by the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohammed Yakub Janabi, during the National Health Financing Policy Dialogue 2025, held on Thursday in…
Brazzaville/Lusaka, 20 August 2025 – From 25 to 27 August, health ministers from 47 African nations will convene in Lusaka, Zambia, for the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa — the highest health decision-making forum in the region. The event will shape key regional health policies, priorities, and investment strategies. Over 500…
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a stark warning on Tuesday about the growing threat of a global chikungunya epidemic, urging immediate measures to prevent its spread. The organization noted that early warning signs mirror those seen during a major outbreak two decades ago and emphasized the need to avoid a repeat of that crisis….
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever global guideline on managing Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) during pregnancy. In a statement released Thursday to mark the 2025 World Sickle Cell Day, WHO emphasized that the guideline aims to tackle critical and increasing health challenges that threaten the wellbeing of both mothers and their babies….
Abuja, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) in the African Region and TY Danjuma Foundation have signed a landmark US$ 2.26 million agreement to strengthen Nigeria’s national health priorities over the next decade. The partnership, formalised today in Abuja, Nigeria, marks a significant step in leveraging African philanthropy to address the country’s health challenges.The…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted the world’s first-ever pandemic agreement, aimed at creating a more equitable and secure global response to future disease outbreaks. This historic decision, made during the 78th World Health Assembly on Tuesday, marks the culmination of more than three years of intense negotiations initiated in response to the far-reaching…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Member States have approved a 20 per cent increase in assessed contributions as they endorsed the organisation’s 2026 to 2027 budget of $4.2 billion. In a statement released on Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a 20 per cent increase in its funding, highlighting that this development comes at…
Message from Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu Today, on International Nurses Day, we honour the commitment, compassion, and courage of nurses across Africa and the world. Representing nearly 70% of the health workforce, nurses are the foundation of our health systems – essential every day, and indispensable in times of crisis….
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says 42% of Africa’s Population is affected by Oral Diseases . According to the Agency, the alarming statistic highlights the devastating impact of oral diseases such as dental caries, gum disease, and tooth loss.on the continent. The Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu in his message to…
