Health leaders pledge stronger cooperation in Africa

Health leaders pledge stronger cooperation in Africa

(BRAZZAVILLE/ARUSHA) – WHO and ECSA-HC partner to boost regional health systems The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration across

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African countries renew commitment to end diphtheria outbreaks

African countries renew commitment to end diphtheria outbreaks

(BRAZZAVILLE | 04 JAN, 2026) – Health ministers from several African countries have renewed efforts to stop the resurgence of diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable disease that continues to threaten children and vulnerable populations. The high-level meeting, held in Brazzaville on 17

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African nations adopt stronger measures to fight anaemia in women and children

African nations adopt stronger measures to fight anaemia in women and children

(DAKAR, JAN 04, 2026) – Governments across Africa have taken a major step in addressing anaemia, a condition affecting millions of women and children and slowing progress in health, education, and economic development. From 2 to 4 December 2025, technical

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