Month: August 2025

  Government representatives from Egypt, Libya, Sudan and Tunisia — major countries on migratory routes in North Africa — convened in Cairo from 18–20 August for a 3-day table-top simulation exercise (SimEx) organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The 4 countries share porous borders. Displaced people often face overcrowding, inadequate shelter, poor sanitation and limited access to timely, quality health care services. […]

  Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Lieutenant General Kamel Al-Wazir, President’s Advisor for Financial Affairs Lieutenant General Ahmed El-Shazly, Director General of the National Service Projects Organization of the Armed Forces Major General Magdy Anwar, and Head of the Financial Affairs Authority Major General Khaled Ahmed Abdullah. The Spokesman for the […]

  This week, experts, policymakers, and international partners meet in Lusaka, Zambia, for the Regional Stakeholders' Meeting on the Establishment of a Buffer Zone in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). This is a key moment in the fight against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a highly contagious viral disease that affects sheep and goats. The three-day meeting, taking place from August 25 to 27, 2025, brings together veterinary authorities […]

  Regarding the “JICA Africa Hometown” announced by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at the TICAD 9, there have been reports and statements both domestically and internationally that contain information contrary to the facts. The facts regarding this matter are as follows: At the TICAD 9, JICA announced the launch of the “JICA Africa Hometown”, which aims to strengthen exchanges between African countries and Japanese local governments based on […]

  Effort to control the prevalence of non-communicable diseases including the increasing prevalence diabetes and hypertension is being conducted in Anseba Region. Mr. Michael Teklay, head of non-communicable diseases control at the Ministry of Health branch in the region, said that with proper follow-up the diseases that cause disabilities and death could be put under control. Noting that main causes of the diseases are associated with smoking, alcohol and environmental […]

  Ministers of Health, partners, and global health leaders convening on the sidelines of the Seventy Fifth WHO Regional Committee for Africa (RC75) have issued an urgent call to accelerate Africa’s malaria response amid a “perfect storm” of challenges threatening to erode hard-won gains. Despite major progress, including a 16% reduction in malaria incidence between 2000 and 2023, the WHO African Region carries more than 95% of the global malaria […]

  African ministers of health gathering in the Zambian capital Lusaka today opened the Seventy-fifth session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa, the highest decision-making body on health on the continent. The ministers from the 47 countries of the WHO African Region, meeting from 25 to 27 August 2025, will deliberate on measures to address challenges as well as endorse key resolutions to improve and promote […]

  His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Yamandú Ramon Antonio Orsi Martinez, on his country’s national day. In this message, the Sovereign expresses His sincere congratulations to Orsi Martinez and His best wishes for further progress and prosperity to the friendly Uruguayan people. HM the King also took this opportunity to express His determination to work together […]

  On August 22, H.E. Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with H.E. Christine N. Umutoni, the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Liberia. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening coordination and cooperation between China and the UN in Liberia. Yin introduced the outcomes of China-Liberia cooperation and commended the UN in Liberia for its contribution to improving the social well-being and people’s livelihood in Liberia. He expressed […]