Sudan Declares Official End to Cholera Outbreak Following Sustained Intervention
Date: 08 March 2026
Venue: Port Sudan, Sudan
On 3 March 2026, Sudan declared the end of the cholera outbreak following no report of cases for 48 days – longer than the 2 full incubation periods of 10 days without reported cases that are required before declaring an end to an outbreak. The last case was reported on 14 January 2026. Cholera cases were first detected in Kassala State in late July 2024, prompting the Federal Ministry of Health to declare an outbreak in August 2024.
Libya Achieves Landmark Victory in Eliminating Trachoma as a Public Health Problem
Date: 18 February 2026
Venue: Tripoli, Libya
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region.
“Emirates Health” Platform showcases digital initiatives analyzing health behavior to strengthen preventive planning
Date: 13 February 2026
Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) launched the Behavioral Insight AI Platform, a national flagship project that ushers in the UAE’s shift towards more precise and innovative-driven healthcare models.
Saudi Arabia Hosts 2026 National Model of Care Forum
Date: 11 February 2026
Venue: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Model of Care Forum 2026 was held under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Health, Mr. Fahad Al-Jalajel, on 10–11 February 2026. The forum served as a national platform that brought together healthcare leaders, decision-makers, and experts to discuss the present and future of the Saudi Model of Care, and to translate strategic visions into measurable health impact.
Nigeria Launches Second Phase of Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign
Date: 29 January 2026
Venue: Abuja , Nigeria
Nigeria is conducting the second phase of its vaccination campaign to immunise 43 million children aged 9 months to 15 years against measles and rubella across 16 states. The current phase, stream one, is being implemented across eight southern states: Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Edo, Delta, and Bayelsa.
The Saudi Model of Care Forum 2026 was held under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Health, Mr. Fahad Al-Jalajel, on 10–11 February 2026. The forum served as a national platform that brought together healthcare leaders, decision-makers, and experts to discuss the present and future of the Saudi Model of Care, and to translate strategic visions into measurable health impact.