Month: November 2020

According to the World Malaria Report, released on Monday, the situation is particularly concerning in high-burden countries in Africa.  The UN health agency urged nations and health partners to step up the fight against malaria, with better targeting of interventions,... Read More

“With the latest positive news from vaccine trials, the light at the end of this long, dark tunnel is growing brighter”, said Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “The significance of this scientific achievement cannot be overstated”.  Setting new standards  Noting that no... Read More

Prevention efforts and treatment for children remain some of the lowest amongst key affected populations, and in 2019, a little less than half of children worldwide did not have access to life-saving treatment, UNICEF said in a new report on... Read More

In its appeal, the specialised UN agency UNAIDS warned that the pandemic has pushed the world’s AIDS response even further off track, and that 2020 targets are being missed. It urged countries to learn from the lessons of underinvesting in... Read More

Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa highlighted the importance of strong planning and preparation for successful inoculations against COVID-19.  “The largest immunization drive in Africa’s history is right around the corner, and African governments must urgently ramp up readiness.... Read More