Chikwe Ihekweazu
@Chikwe_I
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Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme. Opinions mine
Geneva
Joined August 2015
The story of a nascent organisation @NCDCgov that found itself at the heart of an unprecedented pandemic. It is also a story about the dedicated #Nigerians that I met in public service. Plus the impact it had on us, & everyone around us with @VIhekweazu . A book we had to write.
“This book provides a compelling narrative of Nigeria’s COVID-19 response, as told through Chikwe’s unique lens as DG of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. I commend this book for its exploration of Nigeria’s resilient response — a true testament to collaborative efforts,…
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🆕 From @WHO: New risk assessment toolkit to help Ministries of Health and National Public Health Agencies turn public health information into action. WHO has risk assessment tools for both health emergency preparedness and response. 👉
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WHO has developed several tools and guidance to isk assessment for Member States, with each tool having a specific target audience and purpose.
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Every country needs this capacity to be prepared for epidemics and pandemics. In #SierraLeone, a @WHO-supported workshop is building national skills in genomic surveillance, which will help them to track, analyse and even anticipate public health threats.
Sierra Leone began a two-week WHO-supported workshop on 4 August 2025, focused on DNA sequencing and bioinformatics. The training, running through 15 August, aims to build sustainable national capacity in genomic surveillance, with a strong focus on mentorship and leadership.
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Grateful for local volunteers 🙏 Often first on the scene and last to leave when disasters strike. They help ensure aid reaches those most in need, like here with the wheelchairs.
Kyaw Lin Oo and Pyi Pyi Mon are two of the many local volunteers assisting those affected by the #Myanmar 🇲🇲 earthquakes. They coordinate with @WHO and other partners to ensure assistive devices for differently abled people, especially wheelchairs 👨🏾🦽, reach those who need them
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RT @Pandemic_Fund: DEADLINE AUG 22: We're less than two weeks away until the phase II 3rd Call for Proposals for Regional Entities portal c….
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⚠️We are seeing a worrying resurgence of chikungunya, with trends similar to those seen in the 2004-05 outbreak, when nearly half a million people were affected. @WHO has published a new Q&A for the public to inform & protect themselves. ⬇️.
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Questions and answers about chikungunya: what it is, where it occurs, how to protect against it, symptoms, treatment and reduction of spread.
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Deepest condolences to the families, the @GhanaPresidency & the people of Ghana. We honour those lost and stand in solidarity with Ghana during this period.
The UN family in Ghana mourns with the nation in this moment of deep grief. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families & to the Government & people of 🇬🇭. We honour the memory of those who have passed, with hope for their lasting peace.
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You never hear about the emergencies that are averted. @WHO works quietly in the background to keep the world safe.
Public health intelligence = turning data into action 💡. In 2025, WHO/Europe:. 📌 Scanned 188K raw signals. 📌 Verified 717 potential threats. 📌 Tracked 35 acute public health events. From COVID-19 to chemical spills, data helps stop threats before they escalate. #EPW2
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WHO is proud to support #Tanzania's recovery from the Marburg outbreak. The handover of medical equipment, made possible by the generous support of @FCDOGovUK, will strengthen the health system for future emergencies.
🎥 WATCH: As Tanzania recovers from the #Marburg outbreak, @WHO_Tanzania delivers critical medical equipment to Biharamulo, restoring health services & boosting preparedness. With @UKinTanzania support, we're moving from recovery to resilience. #HealthForAll
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Latest update to @WHO’s living guidelines for COVID-19 care is out. These updates reflect the evolving evidence and epidemiology. Grateful to all the experts and colleagues who make this possible!.
🆕 Updated WHO COVID-19 clinical management guidelines – 8th edition is out now. WHO advises against antibiotics when a bacterial coinfection isn’t suspected. This recommendation:.✅ Reflects the latest data.✅ Addresses the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance
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Oxygen saves lives. @WHO is working to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has access to this essential medicine. Since this oxygen plant opened in Kabul, #Afghanistan, ICU deaths dropped by 30%.
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Building and supporting national capacities, through their national public health agencies. .
🎥 HIGHLIGHTS | National Cholera Diagnostics Training. Just concluded! With support from @SecGTFCC and @gavi, and in partnership with @NCDCgov, @WHONigeria successfully held a national Training of Trainers on cholera diagnostics. The training equipped lab experts with essential
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RT @DrTedros: The attack on @PalestineRCS headquarters in Khan Younis, #Gaza, is appalling. @WHO extends deepest condolences to the family….
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RT @DrTedros: My best wishes to everyone in #Switzerland celebrating the national day today! . We, at @WHO, are proud to call 🇨🇭 home. http….
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