
Alex Gasasira
@AlexGasasira
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Country Representative @WHO_Tanzania. Medical Doctor, Public Health Practitioner. Retweets are not endorsements.
Tanzania
Joined September 2018
Merci beaucoup, Prime Minister @MakossoAnatole, for a very productive meeting today. We welcome Congo’s strong leadership in making health a priority and appreciate the deepening collaboration with @WHOAFRO. I assure you of our continued commitment to strengthening primary
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Strengthening Partnerships in #Health Dr. @AlexGasasira, our Country Representative met with H.E. Mr. Fahad Rashed Al-Marikhi, Ambassador @MofaQatar_EN in 🇹🇿. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation between @WHO and @MofaQatar_EN, particularly in the health
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Stakeholder & partner engagement is vital to advancing the #HealthForAll agenda. Dr. @AlexGasasira, our new Country Representative, began his engagement with a courtesy visit to @SusanNgongi, the @UnitedNationsTZ Resident Coordinator. He reaffirmed @WHO’s strong commitment to
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#Tanzania has made significant strides towards universal health coverage. 🎥 Hear from our Country Representative Dr. @AlexGasasira, on the progress, the work ahead, and our shared commitment to @WHO’s mandate: promoting health, keeping the world safe, and serving the
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What does the launch of the @Pandemic_Fund Project mean for Tanzania? ✅ Boosted preparedness & response to health emergencies ✅ Stronger disease surveillance & lab systems ✅ Skilled health workforce for future outbreaks Backed by US$25M in catalytic funding & strong
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A major milestone for 🇹🇿 as the @Pandemic_Fund Project launches — enhancing national preparedness & response to future health emergencies. Commendations to the Gov’t, @WHO_Tanzania, @UNICEF_Tanzania & @FAOTanzania for advancing #HealthSecurity & #OneHealth.
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I was deeply inspired in my first interaction with the vibrant professionals and staff at @WHO_Tanzania, whose dedication drives progress toward the #HealthForAll agenda. 🇹🇿 Together, we’ll strengthen partnerships and innovation for a healthier Tanzania.
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It’s a new dawn and I am truly privileged to lead a team of vibrant professionals @WHO_Tanzania to accelerate the health agenda in Tanzania!!! Join us and let’s make impact together!
Meet Dr @AlexGasasira ; the new @WHO_Tanzania Country Representative! With 20+ years in public health and systems strengthening, he is set to lead efforts to improve health outcomes and fast-track #UHC progress in 🇹🇿. Read more 🔗 https://t.co/8rcoIjt3nI
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Media are a key partner in advancing public health. Ahead of the @pandemic_fund project launch in Mwanza, @WHO, @wizara_afyatz and partners are engaging with media to share insights on the project and its role in strengthening Tanzania’s health security and pandemic
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Strengthening surveillance, one district at a time! 581 health workers across 11 districts in #Zanzibar received training on electronic Event-Based Surveillance (eEBS) , enhancing early detection of health alerts. Supported by @UKinTanzania in collaboration with @WHOTanzania &
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Ahead of the launch, here’s what you need to know about the @Pandemic_Fund Project: 💰 Supported by a US$25M grant + US$13M in co-investment & co-financing 🔹 Strengthens 🇹🇿 capacity to prevent, prepare for & respond to health emergencies 🔹 Promotes a One Health approach ,
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Meet Dr @AlexGasasira ; the new @WHO_Tanzania Country Representative! With 20+ years in public health and systems strengthening, he is set to lead efforts to improve health outcomes and fast-track #UHC progress in 🇹🇿. Read more 🔗 https://t.co/8rcoIjt3nI
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Building digital capacity for emergency response! With thanks to @UKinTanzania, @WHO supported a full-day webinar on data visualization & mapping through the Mtumba Digital Learning Platform, bringing together #PHEOC teams from across Tanzania. #DigitalLearning #OneHealth
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Building a safer, healthier future for all Tanzanians 🇹🇿 Coming up this Wednesday in Mwanza, @WHO joins the Government, @wizara_afyatz, @UNICEFTanzania & @FAOTanzania to launch the @Pandemic_Fund Project. This is a bold step to strengthen health systems & protect communities
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A new journey begins ! Honoured to present my credentials to @mfa_tanzania as I begin my role as @WHO_Tanzania Country Representative. @WHO remains committed to supporting #Tanzania in strengthening health systems and ensuring health for all. #ProudtobeWHO
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A new chapter begins! Today, Dr @AlexGasasira , the new @WHO_Tanzania Representative, presented his credentials to @mfa_tanzania. He reaffirmed @WHO’s steadfast commitment to working with #Tanzania to accelerate progress toward #UHC & deliver #HealthForAll.
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En-route 2 Southern part of Zimbabwe 2 visit @UNZimbabwe Projects/ Programmes & the impact of ElNino drought w/ UN Team & prepare response. In March, humanitarian Flash Appeal was launched for US$ 234 million, for food,medicine,wash,agri. & others, which needs urgent funding.
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Just visited Masvingo Provincial Hospital.Good job by health personnel w/various services 2 population.Sadly,serious shortage of drugs w/only 50% of critical medicines availability,compounded by $ shortage, drought is raising life threatening risks; need urgent attention & help.
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Paving the way to defeating NCDs, another excellent discussion in Harare with @WHO_Zimbabwe representative Dr @AlexGasasira, 3rd from left. @SiesjoVera @BeatNCDs @SDGs
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