Vaccination progress helps save millions of lives in African region
An increase in vaccine coverage in Africa is helping protect millions of people from life-threatening diseases such as measles, polio and cervical cancer. In 2023, vaccination saved at least 1.8 million lives in the African region, nearly half the global figure of 4.2 million. These advancements have been possible thanks
Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak
Uganda has declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak, less than three months after the virus was confirmed in the capital Kampala. During this outbreak, 14 cases, 12 confirmed and two not confirmed through laboratory tests (probable), were reported. Four deaths, two confirmed and two probable, occurred. Ten people
Human Papillomavirus vaccination: Urgent steps needed to address low uptake amid rising hesitancy
By Dr. Sabrina Kitaka HPV is fueling high cervical cancer rates in sub-Saharan Africa despite the availability of effective vaccines. Yet uptake remains low, driven largely by vaccine hesitancy. In South Africa alone, most participants (71%) were hesitant to receive at least one of the vacines in the country, according
UNAIDS reacts to WHO Member States reaching Pandemic Agreement consensus
Delegates at the World Health Organization (WHO) Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) have reached a consensus on the Pandemic Agreement. Negotiations began in 2021, with an aim of building a framework for pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response that learned from the COVID-19 and AIDS pandemics. The Joint United Nations Programme on
EU Announces €1.2 Million in Emergency Funding for Ebola Outbreak in Uganda
The European Union (EU) has announced €1.2 million in emergency humanitarian funding to support Uganda’s response to the ongoing Sudan Ebola virus outbreak. This funding will enable the World Health Organization (WHO) to address critical needs, including coordination, surveillance, infection prevention and control, case management, operational support, and logistics. The
