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Dried-up state of the Thamalakane River in Maun.

Examining Africa’s climate-disease connection

health South AfricaAt CHAC 2024, African countries seek to advocate for tailored solutions, mobilize resources, and influence global policies to address their unique challenges and build resilience.

People wait in the midday sun for the water troughs

Horn of Africa: Climate-related health crisis worsens as disease outbreaks surge

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

Malaria vaccine being prepared.

Historic funding to expand roll-out of first-ever malaria vaccine in Africa

Heathcare workers reading pamplet.

In Africa, 63% jump in diseases spread from animals to people seen in last decade

Health workers receiving members of the public for TB screening in Uganda.

Africa’s fight against TB: the gains and the challenges

What is hindering Africa’s efforts to eradicate tuberculosis?

A health worker prepares to administer COVID-19 vaccines.

Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine uptake increases by 15%

COVID-19 Vaccine health

Around 62 million doses were administered across the continent in February up from 54 million in January.

Africa closes in on one million COVID-19 cases

Africa closes in on one million COVID-19 cases

One-month-old Amadou was born at the newly refurbished health centre in Arlit. Photo: IOM/Monica Chi

As COVID-19 Spreads, IOM Strengthens and Equips Health Centres in Northern Niger

Ghana’s community nurses deliver child health care amid COVID-19

Ghana’s community nurses deliver child health care amid COVID-19

An empty street in Nairobi

With simple, fact-informed hygiene measures, Africa can slow COVID-19 spread

Cholera Vaccination Campaign in Beira is carried out by the Mozambique Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners. (2019)

UN welcomes ‘most comprehensive agreement ever’ on global health

Child with autism spectrum disorder.

Bringing hope to children with autism

Increased awareness and sharing of experiences help families to cope