Informes

Highlights As of early November 2023, many areas had not yet recorded an effective onset of rainfall. The rainfall season typically starts in mid-November in most parts of the region. Short-term forecasts indicate below-average rainfall is likely through the…

Key Messages As the agricultural season gets underway in much of central and southern Angola, early-season rainfall deficits are negatively affecting planting and seed germination. As of November 20, less than 100 mm of rainfall have been…

Luanda – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ministers of Health and Ministers responsible for HIV/AIDS met in Luanda, Angola, on 28 November highlighting health sector progress in the region, sharing experiences, and developing common solutions…

In Numbers 1.58 million people in acute food insecurity in southwestern Angola US$ 9.5 million six-month (November – April 2023) funding shortfall 23,520 people received assistance from WFP, including commodity vouchers, nutrition supplements, and general food distribution 909 MT of…

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Dry weather conditions forecast for 2023/24 cropping season Annual inflation rate accelerated from mid-2023 Poor food security conditions expected to persist in southern provinces Dry weather conditions forecast for 2023/24 cropping season A late onset of seasonal rains,…

Summary This profile provides an overview of projected climatic changes and related impacts on different sectors in Southern Africa until 2080 under different climate change scenarios (called Representative Concentration Pathways, RCPs). RCP2.6 represents the low emissions scenario…

OVERALL CONTEXT Context Climate change represents a significant threat to Angola’s socio-economic development and growth. The impacts of climate variability on communities, production systems, and the availability of essential resources like water and infrastructure are currently experienced throughout…

The World Health Organization's (WHO) Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) is a key initiative designed to align WHO's capabilities with the specific needs of countries, offering a strategic vision for cooperation with member states. In Angola, three…

LUANDA, ANGOLA - The World Health Organization (WHO) in Angola has been making significant strides in public health thanks to the robust support from various agencies of the United States Government such as United States Agency…

World Toilet Day, celebrated annually on 19 November, commemorates the critical importance of sanitation and access to adequate toilet facilities. While it may seem simple, everyday convenience, the lack of toilets seriously threatens human health, dignity,…