By: Lydia Nobert
Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development.
Every hour, more than 30 people lose their lives to drowning around the world. Yet this preventable cause of death remains one of the most underreported and under-prioritized public health issues. In the WHO African Region, the crisis is even more acute, marked by a disproportionate burden of mortality, scarce policy frameworks, and limited access to lifesaving interventions.
Author: Dr Natercia Almeida, Maternal and child health officer in Angola, WHO Angola
Understanding cholera in the African region: a deep dive into the Region's challenges and progress.
By: Lydia Nobert and Serge Bataliack
By: Lydia Nobert and Serge Bataliack
Drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from immersion in liquid. Outcomes are classified as death, morbidity, and no morbidity. The African Region, known for its beautiful lakes, rivers, and coastline, is not exempt from this tragedy. To shed light on this silent epidemic, we will delve to understand the extent of the problem, its causes, and potential solutions.
Drowning Situation in the African Region
By: Lydia Nobert and Serge Bataliack
By: Omotola Akindipe, and the WHO Angola polio team
At a time where collective efforts can signal the difference between success and failure, partnerships have emerged as crucial in national vaccination campaigns. This blog explores the instrumental role played by partnerships in the recent polio campaign in Angola, highlighting a tool for fostering trust and reciprocal benefits for future initiatives in the African region
Collaboration: The Angolan Chapter
Tackling Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation Crisis: The Alarming Issue in the African Region
By: Wai Phyo Thant, Lydia Nobert, and Serge Bataliack
Water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are necessary for human health and well-being. Access to safe water and better sanitation can prevent disease incidents such as cholera, diarrhoea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid, and polio.
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