Month: September 2023
7 posts
MoH launches Support to Evidence-informed Priority Setting Project for Non Communicable Diseases
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the University of Bergen, Norway, and the University of Ghana has…
September 30, 2023
First WHO report details devastating impact of hypertension and ways to stop it
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure,…
September 30, 2023
Funding crisis threatens Africa’s fight against neglected tropical diseases
Gaborone – With chronic underfunding threatening Africa’s fight to control and eliminate neglected tropical diseases, health officials and donors…
September 21, 2023
Health leaders vow to enhance response as Africa marks a year without wild polio detection
Gaborone – As the African region marks one year since the last confirmed detection of wild poliovirus type 1,…
September 21, 2023
WHO honours former leaders for their contributions to public health
On the occasion of the celebration of its 75 years of existence this year, on the margins of the 73rd session of WHO Regional Committee for Africa, the Regional Office paid well-deserved tribute to the eminent personalities who have contributed, over the past seven decades, to the fulfilment of its noble goals.
September 21, 2023
Face Masks: The most abused COVID-19 saviour
Wa, Oct. 31, GNA – Wearing of the face mask is one of the most important protocols recommended…
September 21, 2023
WHO Launches Crucial Suicide Prevention Resources: Decriminalization & Responsible Media Reporting
The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced two essential resources aimed at enhancing suicide prevention initiatives: the updated "Preventing Suicide: A Resource for Media Professionals" and a policy brief addressing the health aspects of decriminalizing suicide and suicide attempts
September 15, 2023