Public Health Update

Overview The World Immunization Week observed each year in the last week of April. It aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. …

23 April 2022 Brazzaville/Kinshasa, 23 April 2022 – The health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today declared an outbreak of Ebola after a case was confirmed in Mbandaka, …

Key public health interventions highlighted during visit WHO Director-General Dr Tedros commended Nepal’s recognition of health as a basic human right in its constitution. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros lauded Nepal’s overall COVID-19 response …

The Curative Service Division (CSD), Department of Health and Population (DoHS) has released a Manual for health workers on EYE, ENT and Oral Health. This Manual aims to provide guidance …

The Curative Service Division (CSD), Department of Health and Population (DoHS) has released a Manual for School Teachers and FCHVs on EYE, ENT and Oral Health. This Manual aims to …

Overview The USAID Health System Strengthening Case Competition, supported by the Accelerator, is an opportunity for USAID staff and partners working on health system strengthening (HSS) activities to showcase the …

Overview The INSIGHT consortia is one of many consortia that comprise the Fogarty Launching Future Leaders in Global Health Research Training Program. The purpose of the Fogarty programs is to provide …

Overview Each year World Hemophilia Day is observed on April 17 to raise awareness on hemophilia and it’s consequences. The theme of the event this year is ”Access for All: …

Overview World Chagas Disease Day is celebrated on April 14 to raise awareness on this neglected disease. It was first celebrated on April 14, 2020, following the approval and endorsement received by the World …

Overview The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) today unveiled the “Multi-sectoral Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases 2021-2025” approved by the decision of the Council of …