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Skyrocketing healthcare costs in Africa driving families into poverty

Social ProtectionA new report by WHO Africa office says costly out-of-pocket treatments affect over 200 million people on the continent, pushing 150 million into destitution.
First WHO report details devastating impact of hypertension and ways to stop it.

First WHO report details devastating impact of hypertension and ways to stop it

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A baby is tested for malaria in a village in Chad.

Tackling emerging anti-malarial drug resistance in Africa

Malariaantimalarial drug resistanceWHO has launched a new strategy to respond to the urgent problem of antimalarial drug resistance in Africa. The report ‘Strategy to Respond to Anti-malarial Drug Resistance in Africa’ (here), is being released during  this World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, a global annual campaign to improve awareness of the growing threat of resistance to antibiotics and other medicines.
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Horn of Africa: Climate-related health crisis worsens as disease outbreaks surge

Horn of AfricahealthSeven countries in the region recorded 39 reported outbreaks, flooding and other acute public health events between 1 January and 30 October 2022

How TB infections, deaths increased during COVID-19 pandemic

Tuberculosis

Ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East have further exacerbated the situation for vulnerable populations

COVID-19 vaccination roll-out stagnates in Africa

COVID-19 vaccination roll-out stagnates in Africa

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African health ministers take steps to curb Ebola disease outbreak

African health ministers take steps to curb Ebola disease outbreak

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Reversing suicide, mental health crisis in Africa

Reversing suicide, mental health crisis in Africa

Mental HealthSuicide in Africa

Launched ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, campaign aims to reach 10 million people, galvanize support to increase focus and funding for mental health efforts.

This rise is greater than in any other region of the world during the same period.

Healthy life expectancy in Africa rises by almost ten years

Life Expectancy

The sharp rise during the past two decades is a testament to the region’s drive for improved health and well-being of the population.