The outbreak of MVD in Kagera poses a significant health concern not only for Tanzania but also for neighbouring countries, including Kenya.

Physical activity supports bone health, fosters healthy muscle growth and development, and improves motor and cognitive skills in children and adolesc...

The successful containment of the virus highlights Rwanda’s commitment to building resilient health systems and preparing for future public health eme...

The doses' arrival will boost hopes of curbing the outbreak, which the WHO has declared a global public health emergency.

Symptoms of the illness include headache, cough, fever, breathing difficulties and anaemia, according to the WHO.

One prominent example of the gap in localised healthcare data can be seen in the area of smoking cessation and harm reduction strategies.

While most people recover without complications, the disease can cause severe illness in some individuals.

There is no cure for HPV itself, but treatments are available for the conditions it causes. 

The status has been granted to a total of 44 countries and one territory globally, the WHO said in a statement.

The vaccine, known as MVA-BN, is administered in two doses, four weeks apart, to individuals over 18 years.

In January 2023, WHO classified the global cholera resurgence as a grade three emergency, the highest level for internal emergencies.

The most recent case reported on Thursday in Sweden was linked to a Swedish traveller returning from Africa.

The UN agency and partners remain on the ground to provide essential services and supplies to support and protect children.

Diastolic blood pressure, the bottom number, measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart is resting between beats.

Food insecurity exacerbates the vulnerability of women and girls to GBV through a complex interplay of cultural, social, and economic factors.

Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by HCV, a blood-borne virus that can lead to both acute and chronic hepatitis, ranging from mild illness to se...

UNICEF has voiced profound concern over these incidents, emphasising every child's right to peaceful assembly and protection from harm.

The WHO urges countries to enhance policy implementation by promoting physical activity through community-based initiatives and supportive environment...

The World Food Programme has warned that a massive public health crisis is looming in Gaza due to the lack of clean water, food and medical supplies.

The next stage for Ndugulile and Mihigo’s candidacy involves an interview with the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, alongside other candidates.