May 2025

International Day of the Midwife 2025 elombatd@who.int Regional Director Speeches and Messages

International Day of the Midwife 2025 On International Day of the Midwife today, we honour the lifesaving work of midwives across Africa – the frontline guardians of maternal and newborn health, and critical actors in every health crisis. elombatd@who.int Mon, 05/05/2025 – 09:30 International Day of the Midwife 2025 On International Day of the Midwife […]

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Advancing the Fight against Malaria: Rwanda’s Bold Steps on World Malaria Day ebrahimj@who.int Featured News

Advancing the Fight against Malaria: Rwanda’s Bold Steps on World Malaria Day ebrahimj@who.int Mon, 05/05/2025 – 07:36 03 May 2025 Advancing the Fight against Malaria: Rwanda’s Bold Steps on World Malaria Day ebrahimj@who.int Mon, 05/05/2025 – 07:36 03 May 2025  Read MoreFeatured News

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Hosting the world, championing health: Seychelles welcomes Africa’s first FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup ottob@who.int Featured News

Hosting the world, championing health: Seychelles welcomes Africa’s first FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup ottob@who.int Fri, 02/05/2025 – 08:15 02 May 2025 Hosting the world, championing health: Seychelles welcomes Africa’s first FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup ottob@who.int Fri, 02/05/2025 – 08:15 02 May 2025  Read MoreFeatured News

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Anthrax outbreak compounds security crisis in eastern DR Congo UN News – Global perspective Human stories

An anthrax outbreak is compounding the worsening security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), driving up humanitarian needs and further limiting access to basic services. The escalating crisis is also widening critical gaps in healthcare and protection, amid a broader surge in infectious diseases.An anthrax outbreak is compounding the worsening security situation

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WHO chief laments most disruptive cuts to global health funding ‘in living memory’ UN News – Global perspective Human stories

As sudden budget cuts severely impact global health funding, prolonged conflicts around the world are fuelling disease outbreaks and posing a serious threat to public health, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday. As sudden budget cuts severely impact global health funding, prolonged conflicts around the world are fuelling disease outbreaks and

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Scaling up response to anthrax outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ottob@who.int Featured News

Scaling up response to anthrax outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ottob@who.int Thu, 01/05/2025 – 09:21 01 May 2025 Scaling up response to anthrax outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ottob@who.int Thu, 01/05/2025 – 09:21 01 May 2025  Read MoreFeatured News

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