Tag WHO

8 Jul

Githinji Gitahi: developing resilient health systems for universal coverage

Githinji Gitahi talks to Gary Humphreys about the value of cross-sectoral collaboration and health system assessment in the drive towards universal health coverage (UHC). Q: You grew up in a […]

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7 Jun

Launch of African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator in Paris Misses Opportunity to Recognize Importance of Africa’s Ownership

Nairobi, 7 June 2023: As the world eagerly anticipates the launch of the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) and Gavi’s Investment Opportunity for 2026-2030 scheduled for 20 June 2024, a […]

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25 May

African Leaders Highlight Key Health Priorities for Africa at the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly

25 May 2024: African health leaders are concerned about the world’s preparedness and response to pandemics, drawing from the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic ahead of the Seventy-seventh World […]

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13 Oct

Malaria vaccine an historic but imperfect weapon, and other tools cannot be forgotten, scientists say

Existing anti-malaria measures like anti-mosquito bed nets still needed: Dr. Githinji Gitahi Listen The world’s first malaria vaccine is still a “fairly imperfect vaccine,” even if its recommended widespread rollout […]

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25 May

End female genital fistula

What you need to know: Female Genital Fistula is a birth injury caused by prolonged and obstructed labour without access to timely, quality medical treatment. Harmful cultural practices such as […]

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8 Mar

Africa, Ghebreyesus (Oms): “Kenya e Rwanda modello contro il Covid”

Africa, lotta al Covid. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, direttore dell’Organizzazione mondiale della Sanità: “Alcuni tra i Paesi occidentali con le infrastrutture sanitarie migliori sono stati duramente colpiti, mentre vari Paesi africani […]

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16 Feb

Uganda: WHO Leads Partner Coordination in Fight Against Covid-19 in Acholi Sub Region, Northern Uganda

A Regional Partners’ Consultative Forum established by WHO in Gulu district, Northern Uganda has strengthened partner coordination, increased resource mobilization, and created synergies for an effective COVID-19 response. The coordination […]

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12 Jun

Unity Blood Donation & Awareness Drive to Avert Shortages amid COVID-19 Crisis June 12th – 14th, 2020, KICC

Obligatory measures put in place in response to the pandemic have constrained the smooth running of blood services, leading to shortages and maternal deaths Nairobi, June 12, 2020: The World Health […]

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24 Apr

Position on Suspension of World Health Organization Funding by US Government

On Tuesday, 14 April 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his decision to suspend funding for the World Health Organization (WHO) for 60-90 days, to allow for an assessment of […]

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2 Aug

Kenya’s Innovative Approaches to Find TB Missing Cases

The Ministry of Health in Kenya through the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Program (NTLD-Program) in partnership with Amref Health Africa in Kenya are on a mission to find […]

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