Videos
Africa Media Leader Briefing on COVID-19 - July 2, 2020
Hear directly from WHO’s regional director in Africa, the Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the African Union Commission, and more, about the latest status of the novel coronavirus across the continent, and their answers to journalists’ most pressing questions. Supported by the World…
The end of an outbreak: Ebola in the DRC
A look back at the fight to end the 10th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (2018 - 2020)
COVID-19 - Q&As: Decentralizing lab testing
Dr Ali Ahmed Yahaya, Team Leader (Antimicrobial Resistance) at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, shares his insights on decentralizing laboratory testing in African countries: why is it important in order to expand access to testing and what are some of the approaches recommended by WHO.
Medical and fabric masks: who wears what when?
COVID-19 advice for the public: When and how to use masks
Symptoms of COVID-19: should I be worried?
Dr Mary Stephen, Technical Officer at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, walks us through three scenarios regarding the symptoms of COVID-19. The main symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough and difficulty in breathing.
On the frontlines of Congo’s COVID-19 battle
In the Republic of Congo, health workers are working around the clock on the frontline of the COVID-19 response. Despite the daily risks and growing responsibilities, they push forward to ensure communities are protected from infection and save lives.
Africa Media Leader Briefing on COVID-19 - June 18, 2020
Hear directly from WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, and health experts, on the latest status of the novel coronavirus across the continent, and their answers to journalists’ most pressing questions. The briefing is joined by Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS,…
COVID-19 - Q&As: Essential services
Dr Prosper Tumusiime, Director of UHC/Life Course at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, shares his insights on the new WHO guidance on essential services and the need to include them as part of the COVID-19 response.
COVID-19 - Q&As: Stigma
Aminata Grace Kobie, Technical Officer (Health Promotion) at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, shares her insights on the new WHO guidance to reduce COVID-19 stigma in the African Region and the need to tackle misinformation.
The faces of Africa's COVID-19 response
WHO is leading the COVID-19 response in the African Region. Behind the efforts are health and multidisciplinary experts, working together to achieve a healthier, safer Africa.
COVID-19 - Q&As: Homemade masks
Guy Mbayo, Technical Officer - WASH at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, shares his insights on the new WHO guideline on homemade masks.
Africa Media Leader Briefing on COVID-19 - June 4, 2020
Hear directly from WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, and health experts, on the latest status of the novel coronavirus across the continent, and their answers to journalists’ most pressing questions. The briefing is joined by Hon. Safia Boly, Minister of Investment Promotion…