WHO-Classifications for Africa Region

21/05/2026

🥳 Happy 25th Anniversary to the ICF!
Today we celebrate 25 years since the World Health Assembly adopted the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in 2001.
Download the new publication 📘 “ICF at Twenty-Five: Twenty-Five Projects from Around the World” — showcasing inspiring global applications of the ICF.
https://icfeducation.org

24/10/2024

Please spread the word…

🌍 Join the ICF Facilitator Course: a comprehensive journey through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) starting October 28, 2024.

Discount available for LMICs.

Register now!

Course Information Upcoming course: 28 October 2024 - 15 May 2025 Registration opens 2 September 2024 ICF Facilitators’ Course Unlock Your Expertise with the ICF Facilitators’ Course Join our transformative course on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF), ...

22/05/2024

Diarise the 10th International Symposium: ICF Education from 12-14 October 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda.

Read more and indicate your interest to attend: https://icfeducation.org/events/10th-international-symposium-kigali-rwanda/

11/02/2022

WHO’s new International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) comes into effect.

The World Health Organization (WHO) Eleventh Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) has now come into effect, with the latest update going online today.The ICD provides a common language that allows health professionals to share standardized information across the world. I...

30/09/2021

Register NOW: 7th International Symposium: ICF Education (online): 23 & 24 October
Deadline for submission of posters: 10 October
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Register now for the 7th International Symposium: ICF Education  |  Saturday & Sunday 23 & 24 October 2021 @11:00 – 21:00h UTC

30/09/2021

Remember to register for the 7th International Symposium: ICF Education (virtual) 23 & 24 October.

Register now for the 7th International Symposium: ICF Education  |  Saturday & Sunday 23 & 24 October 2021 @11:00 – 21:00h UTC

15/06/2021

Upcoming webinar:
Improving Civil Registration of Births and Deaths
Date: Wednesday 23 June 2021
Time: 12:00 – 13:30 GMT
Register here:

Join us for a live event on 23 June to launch the operational guidance for the health sector on civil registration service delivery and a new campaign to engage leaders in ensuring that every person is counted. WHO, UNICEF and Vital Strategies invite you to a live discussion focused on the importanc...

23/01/2021

New codes related to vaccination have been released for & .

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