Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya: Ministry of Health Partners with World Health Organization (WHO) to Conclude National Multi-Hazard Preparedness Plan Workshop

This comprehensive plan encompasses all stages of health-related hazards, including prevention, detection, preparedness, response, and recovery, with support from the World Health Organization

The Ministry of Health in Kenya is currently conducting a strategic workshop in Nakuru to finalize the National Multi-Hazard Preparedness and Response Plan.  This comprehensive plan encompasses all stages of health-related hazards, including prevention, detection, preparedness, response, and recovery, with support from the World Health Organization.  "The purpose of this…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Namibia |

Namibia strengthens tobacco control

The participants were from various sectors, including different government departments, including law enforcement

The Ministry of Health and Social Services with support from WHO  conducted a five-day tobacco training workshop to strengthen tobacco control measures in the country.    The workshop that started on 11 September 2023 at Rundu in the Kavango East region also aimed at strengthening participants’ knowledge, skills and competencies…

Source: UN News |

At United Nations (UN), Horn of Africa nations urge global solidarity and real reform

As UN General Assembly’s general debate continued Saturday, Horn of Africa nations made a strong plea for action to rescue a world teetering on the precipice of climate catastrophe and struggling under the weight of an outdated and unfair global financial system

Leaders from Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Eritrea painted a grim picture of a planet marred by the unforgiving impacts of climate change. They left no room for equivocation: This is an existential crisis that demands immediate, collective action. They highlighted the upcoming COP-28 climate conference in the United Arab Emirates…

Source: World Health Organization - Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean |

Now is the time to act for Sudan: a call for renewed commitment to saving lives

WHO has verified 56 attacks on health care, resulting in 11 deaths and 38 injuries, since the war began

Five months of war in Sudan have had a deadly impact on the lives, livelihoods and health of the people. A health system that was already weak and struggling due to conflict, disease outbreaks and hunger is buckling under the immense pressure of the war. Health is under threat in…

Source: International Rescue Committee (IRC) |

International Rescue Committee (IRC), Affected States Call on Donors and United Nations (UN) Agencies for Greater Urgency and Funding for Child Survival

The government of South Sudan partnered with the IRC to explore the potential of delivering treatment of uncomplicated wasting through community health workers

Speaking to a standing room only crowd on Tuesday, humanitarian leaders and government officials convened by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and partners called for urgent action and a transformation of the global response to the mounting malnutrition crisis that threatens the lives of millions of children.  Tuesday’s event held…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

World Health Organization (WHO) augments its role against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

The health referral system that extends from health extension programs to hospital-level clinical interventions is prioritized for scale-up

Her perpetually moist eyes radiated intense sorrow. She is reserved. She does not say much before returning to her continuous quiet. Senayit, a young mother of three children, will never forget the day her daughter Hanna was raped. At dusk, Senayit had asked Hanna, who was just 13 years old,…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) |

Morocco Earthquake: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) intensifies relief operations amid upcoming rains and risk of landslides

Hundreds of Moroccan Red Crescent volunteers are on the ground, providing a lifeline in affected regions

With forecasts predicting imminent rain and a heightened risk of landslides, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is intensifying its relief operations in Morocco following last week's devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake. The urgent need for swift and effective action has never been greater. Benoit Carpentier,…

Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) |

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), World Health Organization (WHO) warn of deteriorating health conditions as 1,200 children die of suspected measles, malnutrition in Sudan

Health facilities are under immense pressure due to shortages of staff, life-saving medicine and critical equipment

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the World Health Organization (WHO) are again sounding the alarm on the worsening health situation caused by the Sudan crisis. According to UNHCR teams in Sudan’s White Nile state, more than 1,200 refugee children under 5 have died in nine camps in the period…

Source: World Health Organization - Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean |

World Patient Safety Day 2023

With the slogan “Elevate the voice of patients", World Patient Safety Day focuses on patient engagement in health care as a key strategy for delivering people-centred health services

This year, World Patient Safety Day 2023 is being celebrated around the theme “Engaging patients for patient safety”, in recognition of the central role that patients, their families and caregivers play in advancing safe care, reducing harm and preventing avoidable deaths. With the slogan “Elevate the voice of patients", World…

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Source: inDrive |

Finalists Revealed for inDrive's Supernovas Initiative: Diverse Coaches Poised to Change Children's Lives in Kenya

Unveiling the Game Changers: inDrive's Supernovas Initiative Finalists Ready to Transform Youth Experience in Kenya

Today, inDrive (www.inDrive.com), a leading global mobility and urban services platform, proudly announced the finalists for its acclaimed Supernovas initiative. This esteemed international non-profit football project, designed to uplift children in smaller towns and villages, has highlighted its commitment to inclusivity by selecting a diverse range of coaches. The selection…