Exploring the Layers: Unpacking African Women's Health Challenges
By Sokona Sy, Lydia Nobert, Serge Bataliack and Humphrey Karamagi
Good health and well-being in the African Region: A status that all people should enjoy (#HealthForAll)
By: Kyuree Kim, Lydia Nobert, and Serge Bataliack
“Stay healthy” – it is probably the most frequently spoken phrase between 2019 and 2023 when the global society has gone through the COVID19 pandemic. One important takeaway from the pandemic is that good health is not something that continuously exists, thus persistent efforts should be made for its maintenance
Understanding and Combating Tuberculosis in the African Region.
By: Lydia Nobert, and Serge Bataliack
The Mysteries of Buruli Ulcer in the African Region: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment.
By: Wai Phyo Thant, Lydia Nobert, and Serge Bataliack
The Battle Against Air Pollution in Africa: A Call for Urgent Action
By Lydia Nobert, Solyana Kidane and Serge Bataliack
In March 2023, two workshops were conducted: the first workshop, held in Kenya from 13th to 17th March 2023, focused on anglophone AFR countries, while the second workshop, held in Cote d'Ivoire from 20th to 24th March 2023, targeted francophone and lusophone AFR countries. The workshops brought together key country stakeholders from all Member States in the WHO African region to review country practices and priorities for strengthening integrated health services performance assessment within the context of strengthening PHC-oriented health systems.
By Lydia Nobert, Serge Bataliack
The burden of hepatitis in Africa
Hepatitis in the African Region is primarily caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) causing 95% of hepatitis-related illnesses and premature deaths. An estimated 80% of people living with these viruses, which are commonly associated with HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), remain undiagnosed and do not have access to affordable treatments. Although the disease is preventable, more than 91 million Africans are living with hepatitis B or C, the deadliest hepatitis viruses.
By Lydia Nobert, Sokona Sy, Serge Bataliack
A life-threatening disease in the African Region
Tobacco and Drug Use in Africa: Advances and Setbacks
By Lydia Nobert, Sokona Sy, Serge Bataliack
Overview of tobacco and drug use in the Region
Reducing tobacco and drug use is vital to improving public health, as these habits have significant effects on individuals, families, and communities.
Diabetes in Africa is a silent killer.
By Lydia Nobert, Sokona Sy, Serge Bataliack
Diabetes: Among the non-communicable diseases (NCD) responsible for premature deaths in the African Region.