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Ministry of Health, Kenya
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya Paediatric Association's 23rd Annual Conference Highlights Child Healthcare Advances

The delegation comprised officers from various divisions, including Newborn and Child Health, Adolescent Health, Immunization, NASCOP, Health Informatics, Nutrition, and Quality Assurance

The 23rd Annual Scientific Conference, organized by the Kenya Pediatric Association (KPA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health's Directorate of Family Health, convened at the Pride Inn Paradise Hotel in Shanzu, Mombasa, from April 16th to 19th, 2024.   The event was inaugurated by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign…

World Health Organzation (WHO) - Zimbabwe
Source: World Health Organzation (WHO) - Zimbabwe |

Scaling up Cholera Testing in Zimbabwe: Training Boosts Cholera Testing Rates in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe continues to respond to a cholera outbreak albeit on a downward trend of late

To ramp up testing for cholera in Zimbabwe, the World Health Organization (WHO) supported the Ministry of Health and Child Care with training of 986 nurses in antigen Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) testing. This shift in responsibility, known as task-shifting, addressed the critical staff shortage at rural health centers. Additionally,…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

Saving lives and building resilience: what we learn from nutrition in emergencies response in Ethiopia during 2023

As of May 2023, 22.8 million people in Ethiopia faced food insecurity, lacking sufficient food for consumption

Ethiopia's conflict-affected regions faced many challenges, including communication disruptions, power outages, and supply shortages.  As of May 2023, 22.8 million people in Ethiopia faced food insecurity, lacking sufficient food for consumption. The prevalence of food insecurity in Ethiopia was 22.25 per cent of the population at the time.  The situation…

Ministry of Planning and Economic Development - Egypt
Source: Ministry of Planning and Economic Development - Egypt |

Planning and health ministries launch newborn vaccination awareness service via text messages

It aims to raise awareness about the importance of vaccinations against diseases such as polio, tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, neonatal tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, bacterial influenza B, measles, German measles, and mumps

The Ministry of Economic Planning, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Population, has announced the launch of a service that sends congratulatory text messages to parents of newborns through the integrated health office services system, effective from April 1, 2024. This initiative aims to inform parents about the…

UNICEF Zambia
Source: UNICEF Zambia |

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) join hands to strengthen the Government of the Republic of Zambia’s cholera response

$100,000 in funding from USAID allows UNICEF to strengthen a cross-sectoral cholera response plan, coordinating with key partners and the Government of the Republic of Zambia at local and national levels

Through support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), UNICEF will continue to strengthen the ongoing cholera response efforts by supporting the Ministry of Health in the Southern Province. Cholera cases have been found in all ten provinces of the country, but specifically in high-density locations like Lusaka…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

Combating Measles: a comprehensive community-centered approach in Ethiopia

A community-led initiative has been making remarkable progress in combating measles, malaria, and malnutrition through collaborative efforts

In the districts of Sidama, Central, and South Ethiopia, access to healthcare is often challenging, exacerbated by various health emergencies such as communicable diseases outbreaks, including malaria, measles, and cholera. These regions, particularly in identified hotspot districts, face multifaceted health emergencies like drought, malnutrition, conflicts, displacement, and floods, coupled with…

UNICEF Zambia
Source: UNICEF Zambia |

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO) Scale up Government led Cholera Response in Communities with Support of European Commission Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

As part of this intervention, ECHO will contribute USD 1 million to UNICEF and WHO to support the joint efforts towards Zambia’s cholera response

As cholera continues to impact communities in Zambia, UNICEF and WHO are partnering with ECHO to not only respond to the current crisis, but also address the underlying root causes of cholera, especially inadequate access to safe water and sanitation facilities. As part of this intervention, ECHO will contribute USD…

Merck Foundation

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Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their best Film, Song and Fashion Awards 2024 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues

Merck Foundation in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies, announces annually 8 important Awards, under two themes, for Media, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers and Musicians/ Singers, and potential young African talents in these fields

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Art Day 2024” through their pan African Community of “Art and Fashion with Purpose”, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to raise awareness about sensitive health and social issues in Africa and beyond. Senator,…

World Health Organization (WHO)
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) |

Uganda engages communities in physical and mental health activities as part of the World Health Day Commemoration

The event was organized at the WHO Country Office in Kololo, Uganda

The Ugandan Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), and its partners carried out awareness-raising and community engagement activities to commemorate World Health Day in Uganda. In line with the theme "My health, my right," these activities included a public sports walk, mass screening for communicable and non-communicable diseases…

Save the Children

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Sudan: Humanitarian Appeal for 2024 Critically Underfunded, Raising Just One Fifth of Amount Raised to Rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral

The war in the Sudan has created the world’s worst displacement crisis, with the intensity of the conflict has led to the displacement of four million children

Today marks one year of deadly conflict in Sudan, and five years since the Notre Dame cathedral fire; The cathedral fire grabbed headlines around the world and raised more than USD 745 million in just two days. In 2024 the Sudan crisis has had limited global attention and has raised…