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Delegation of the European Union to Zambia and COMESA
Source: Delegation of the European Union to Zambia and COMESA |

The European Union allocates additional EUR 150,000 in response to Zambia Cholera Outbreak

The outbreak is particularly affecting males, especially cross-border truck drivers and traders, due to poor sanitation, overcrowding, and reliance on unhygienic food sources

In response to the recent cholera epidemic in Zambia, the European Union has allocated additional EUR 150,000 in emergency humanitarian aid. The support aims to assist the country in mitigating the impact of the outbreak, which poses a risk to over 1.9 million people. The EU funding will bolster the efforts of…

World Health Organization (WHO), Ghana
Source: World Health Organization (WHO), Ghana |

United Against Tuberculosis: Ghana’s Private and Public Health Sectors Join Forces

Through a Private-Public Mix (PPM) approach, free TB diagnostic and treatment services are now integrated into private healthcare facilities, bringing communities closer

For weeks, Mansah, a resident of a suburb of Kumasi, Ghana’s second-largest city, had been battling a persistent cough, fever, and unexplained weight loss. Fear gnawed at her- she suspected Tuberculosis (TB), a disease she knew could have serious consequences. Seeking a diagnosis and treatment at a public health facility would…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola |

World Health Organization (WHO) calls for renewed commitment to eradicate tuberculosis

The WHO African Region is particularly affected, with 2.5 million new cases and 404,000 deaths - equivalent to one life lost every 78 seconds

On World Tuberculosis Day, March 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) encourages Member States to step up their commitment and investments to accelerate progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and safeguard public health. In 2023, TB regained its dismal title as the leading cause of death from a single…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Togo
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Togo |

Togo makes progress in the fight against tuberculosis

In Togo, 30 out of every 100 000 people contracted the disease in 2023, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 global report on TB

 In January 2024, Yao*, a 67-year-old farmer living in Agou, about 100 kilometres north-west of Lomé, experienced unusual discomfort that led him to seek medical attention. These included chest pains and unexplained intense fatigue that lasted for a fortnight. Following tests, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). “I was surprised…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) |

World Water Day 2025: Angola Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) bring safe, treated water and hygiene messages to communities hard hit by cholera

Since the outbreak started, the Angola Red Cross trained 478 volunteers across six provinces (Luanda, Bengo, Cuanza Norte, Cuanza Sul, Uige, and Zaire) to support the Ministry of Health in raising awareness

Ever since a cholera outbreak in Angola was first confirmed on January 7, 2025, Angola Red Cross volunteers have been at the forefront of the response, helping people avoid exposure to this often deadly water-borne disease. Sometimes, they even brought water into communities in buckets, balanced on top of their…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

African region records further decline in Tuberculosis (TB) deaths, cases

Deaths from TB fell by 42% between 2015 and 2023 while cases declined by 24% over the same period, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global TB Report 2024

The African region has recorded the steepest decline globally in tuberculosis (TB) deaths since 2015, despite falling short of key milestones to significantly lower the burden of the disease and end its toll on health and lives. Deaths from TB fell by 42% between 2015 and 2023 while cases declined…

Government Offices of Sweden, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Source: Government Offices of Sweden, Ministry for Foreign Affairs |

Sweden provides SEK 20 million to Uganda’s Ebola response

On 30 January 2025, Uganda declared its eighth Ebola outbreak, with 12 confirmed cases including two deaths to date

On Monday 17 March, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa visited Uganda’s crisis centre – which is established in the event of major disease outbreaks – in response to the ongoing spread of the Ebola virus in the country. Sweden is providing SEK 20 million to…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) refugee surge strains humanitarian support in Burundi and Uganda

World Food Programme urges action to avert ‘escalating hunger crisis’

When gunshots rang out near her home in the Congolese city of Uvira last month, Mapendo knew it was time to leave. Gathering her children and other family members, she crossed the fast-flowing Rusizi river into neighbouring Burundi, joining desperate throngs fleeing the violence gripping swathes of eastern Democratic Republic…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola |

Angola Enhances Data Management to Combat Cholera Outbreak

As of March 20, the country has reported over 7.950 cases and 298 deaths across 14 provinces, with a case fatality rate of 3.8%

In a significant move to tackle the cholera outbreak, over 20 data management professionals received specialized training in Luanda today. This initiative is part of the national effort to control and combat the devastating cholera epidemic. Dr. Zabulon Yoti, WHO’s Acting Representative in Angola, emphasized the importance of this training,…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

Ethiopia Reports Strong Progress in Health Security Assessment State Party Self-Assessment Annual Report (SPAR 2024)

State Parties are encouraged to begin their self-assessments mid-year using the web-based SPAR platform to streamline data collection and reporting

Ethiopia has reaffirmed its commitment to global health security by submitting its annual health security assessment, known as the State Party Self-Assessment Annual Report (SPAR), to the World Health Assembly (WHA). This mandatory report, required under Article 54 of the International Health Regulations (IHR), evaluates the country's capacity to prevent,…

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