WHO

As of late March 2025, Angola has reported over 8,500 cholera cases and 329 deaths, resulting in a nearly 4% case fatality rate.

The guidelines address clinical care for acute community-acquired meningitis in children over one month, adolescents, and adults, covering diagnosis (lumbar punctures and cerebrospinal fluid analysis), antibiotic treatment, supportive care, and management of long-term effects, including rehabilitation for disabilities.

The Ministry has trained 20 health professionals in community outreach, HPV testing, visual inspection after application of acetic acid (VIA), and treatment using thermal ablation.

A total of 80 healthcare professionals participated in the training, including Maternal and Child Health Aides, Senior Enrolled Community Health Nurses, Midwives, Community Health Officers, and HIV Counselors.

Fungal infections such as candida, which leads to oral and vaginal thrush, are increasingly becoming resistant to treatment, raising serious public health concerns.

The formal presentation of diplomatic credentials by Dr. Hazarika took place in Luanda, the capital city of Angola, where he met with Ambassador Esmeralda Mendonça, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.

The Apac District is vital for this campaign because it holds the global record for the highest number of mosquito bites per person, exceeding 1,500 annually.

Professor Mohamed Janabi serves as the Executive Director of Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania’s premier referral facility, and is a health advisor to President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

The Saudi Disaster Medical Assistance Team (S-DMAT) hospital is self-sufficient, carrying its own power, water, and medical supplies, which enables it to deliver critical care in remote and hard-to-reach areas.