Clusters and Programmes of WHO in the African Region

This page lists programmes in WHO African Region grouped by thematic area.

Combating communicable diseases

• African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control
• Hepatitis
• HIV/AIDS
• Malaria
• Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Polio Eradication
• Tuberculosis

 Combating noncommunicable diseases

• Health Risk Factors
• Mental Health, Violence and Injuries
• Noncommunicable Diseases
• Tobacco Control

 Family and reproductive health

• Child and Adolescent Health
• Gender, Women's Health and Ageing
• Immunization and Vaccines Development
• Making Pregnancy Safer
• Nutrition
• Sexual and Reproductive Health 

Health equity and healthy environment

• Protection of the Human Environment
• Social and Economic Determinants of Health

Health systems development

• African Health Observatory
• Blood Safety, Laboratories and Health Technology
• Essential Medicines
• Health Financing and Social Protection
• Health Systems and Services
• Health Policies and Service Delivery
• Human Resources for Health
• Research, Publications and Library Services

Health security and emergencies

• Emergency Risks and Crisis Management
• Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response
• Food Safety
• Integrated Disease Surveillance