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World Health Organization - Kenya
Source: World Health Organization - Kenya |

Kenya introduces World Health Organization (WHO) child development assessment tool in national health survey for the first time

The tool was adapted for the Kenyan context, translated into local languages, and delivered using simple, engaging picture cards

For the first time, Kenya has measured how children under five are growing, learning, and developing as part of a major national health survey, a move that could reshape how the country designs and delivers support for its youngest citizens. The early years of a child's life are widely recognised…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Ghana: Lordina Foundation gifts Asukawkaw community a Maternity & Children’s Health Facility

The handing over of the facility, financed by the Foundation with support from donors and partners, fulfills Mrs Mahama’s positive response to a request from the Chief of Akroso-Asukawkaw a year ago

The First Lady and President of the Lordina Foundation, H.E. Lordina Dramani Mahama, on Saturday inaugurated a newly built maternity and child health facility at Asukawkaw in the Krachi East District of the Oti region. The handing over of the facility, financed by the Foundation with support from donors and…

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

Angola and Namibia Strengthen Joint Response to Polio with Synchronized Border Campaign

The campaign targets 230.000 children under 10 years of age, using the nOPV2 vaccine, which protects against type 2 poliovirus variants

The Government of Angola launched a subnational polio vaccination campaign in the municipality of Namacunde, Cunene Province, running from 24 to 27 February 2026, across 13 municipalities of 4 provinces bordering the Republic of Namibia. The initiative is carried out in synchronization with Namibia, aiming to interrupt poliovirus circulation and…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

World Health Organization (WHO) convenes global experts in Brazzaville to strengthen clinical care for filovirus diseases

The continent bears the heaviest burden of FVD outbreaks, with increasing frequency in recent years

As outbreaks of Filovirus Disease (FVD) continue to regularly affect countries across Africa and in efforts to increase preparedness capacities, the World Health Organization (WHO) with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has convened 50 clinicians, researchers and public health specialists globally and partners for a five-day Filovirus Disease Optimized Supportive Care…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Contribution of maternity waiting rooms in ensuring health of mothers and infants

In the Northern Red Sea Region, there are one referral hospital, three community hospitals, 10 health centers and stations, as well as 34 health units

At an activity assessment meeting of the Ministry of Health branch in the Northern Red Sea Region conducted on 20 and 21 February in the port city of Massawa, it was reported that maternity waiting rooms established at health facilities are significantly contributing to ensuring the health of mothers and…

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

Chairperson of the African Union Commission strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria

The Chairperson expresses the African Union’s full solidarity with the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and conveys heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, while wishing a swift recovery to those injured

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the heinous and coordinated terrorist attacks perpetrated on 21 February 2026 in Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria, which resulted in the killing of more than 50 civilians and the abduction of women and children. The African Union unequivocally…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)-supported mobile court in Mundri can’t come soon enough for victims of crime

Traveling more than 200 kilometers from Yambio, in Western Equatoria, an assessment team escorted by United Nations peacekeepers moves slowly along rough, dusty roads, determined to reach communities that have waited years for their day in court

The journey to justice in Greater Mundri is a long and difficult one. Traveling more than 200 kilometers from Yambio, in Western Equatoria, an assessment team escorted by United Nations peacekeepers moves slowly along rough, dusty roads, determined to reach communities that have waited years for their day in court.…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Commendable Maternity and Infant Health Care Provision

Dr. Bereket also called on parents to bring their children for proper medical treatment and to refrain from administering unprescribed medicines

Pediatrician Dr. Bereket Gebremicael at Teseney Hospital stated that, as a result of integrated efforts to ensure maternal and infant health, the death rate related to childbirth has significantly declined. Dr. Bereket further noted that the increased number of pregnant women seeking pre- and post-natal care, regular vaccination programs, as…

The Emirates Group
Source: The Emirates Group |

Platinum for purpose: Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction raise AED 8.8 million (USD 2.4 million), further driving humanitarian impact for children in South Africa and worldwide

Following the success of the initiative, the Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction will continue to hold annual auction events, creating an ongoing opportunity for supporters worldwide to contribute to the Foundation's mission

100% of proceeds from the auction of seven rare Skywards memberships will be directed to new initiatives, as well as expanding the Foundation's grassroots network Auction partnership is set to become an annual fixture, offering a recurring opportunity to support the Foundation  In a successful first, the Emirates Airline Foundation…

The Emirates Group
Source: The Emirates Group |

Platinum for purpose: Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction raise AED 8.8 million (USD 2.4 million), further driving humanitarian impact for children in Kenya and worldwide

The auction ran from 17 December 2025 to 17 January 2026 and attracted over 900 bids from participants across 131 countries

100% of proceeds from the auction of seven rare Skywards memberships will be directed to new initiatives, as well as expanding the Foundation's grassroots network  Auction partnership is set to become an annual fixture, offering a recurring opportunity to support the Foundation  In a successful first, the Emirates Airline Foundation…