Bennett Foundation

16/07/2026

12/05/2026

As countries strengthen vigilance around emerging health threats, WHO/AFRO and Africa CDC are convening a joint technical briefing on to support Member States in strengthening preparedness and response.

Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Time: 9:00–10:30 GMT+1
Register: http://tiny.cc/Hantavirus
Interpretation available in English | French | Portuguese | Arabic

The session will provide technical updates and practical guidance on surveillance, risk assessment, preparedness and coordinated response measures, while creating a platform for countries and partners to exchange expertise and lessons from the ongoing public health event.

This webinar is designed for Ministries of Health, epidemiologists and surveillance teams, IHR focal points, outbreak responders, laboratory specialists, clinicians, One Health actors, academic institutions, NGOs and partners working to strengthen health security across Africa.

10/04/2026

HPV vaccines are highly effective in preventing infections, cervical cancer, and other HPV-related cancers.

This , we stand Together for Health. 💙

18/03/2026

In 2024, approximately 4.9 million children died before turning five.

Governments and partners must urgently strengthen primary health care, reach children at highest risk and uphold the commitments they’ve made to invest in children.

Child survival cannot wait.

https://unicef.link/47RobcC

25/02/2026

Don't miss this outstanding initiative.

18/02/2026

In 2023, an estimated 260 000 women died from maternal causes globally.

Around 6 in 10 of those deaths (160 000) occurred in countries experiencing conflict or institutional and social fragility.

Maternal deaths in conflict and fragile settings are not inevitable. They are preventable.
Protecting maternal health in crisis is key to meeting global goals and making sure no woman gets left behind

17/02/2026

Every three seconds, a girl is married somewhere in the world.

Child marriage is a human rights violation that denies girls the chance to reach their full potential.

This Valentine's Day, join the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency (UNFPA) in speaking out against this form of gender-based violence: https://www.unfpa.org/child-marriage

11/02/2026

The Sustainable Development Goals are our blueprint for a better, more sustainable world. They are a call for action by all countries to promote prosperity while protecting the planet.

From ending hunger and ensuring quality education, to improving access to clean water and sanitation, these 17 global goals aim to transform our future.

02/11/2025

🦠 Mpox Detected in Namibia
Stay informed, not alarmed.
Know the difference between Mpox, Smallpox, and Chickenpox — and learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones.