Constant Dedo
@DedoConstant
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PH Consultant , Expert in HSS, Polio Hero, served in South Sudan,Pakistan,Nigeria as Polio Consultant for WHO and South Africa as COVID-19 Epidemiologist.
Federal Capital Territory, Nig
Joined May 2018
Dr @MoetiTshidi shares insights into the rollout of #COVID19 vaccines in Africa through the #COVAX Facility. An initial 30 million doses are expected to start arriving by March. Healthcare workers & other vulnerable groups will be prioritized.
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Watch the #WHA73 live for updates on efforts to #EndPolio & how the polio programme continues to serve the #COVID19 response. We have many challenges ahead, but with Member State support, we can stop and prevent outbreaks and protect vulnerable communities.
๐ข #WHA73 will resume at 10h00 CET. You can follow today's discussions ๐๐ถ๐ฎ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ. https://t.co/R0Ju6Fvb90
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#Polio & #measles outbreaks are growing as children in vulnerable communities miss out on vaccination due to #COVID19. Thank you @DrMikeRyan for outlining why we must act now to stop emerging outbreaks & strengthen collaboration. Our call to action: https://t.co/vabKukHQc4
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A polio free world is possible. Remain vigilant. Protect your child and others with life-saving vaccines. Letโs #EndPolio for good. #WorldPolioDay #VaccinesWork
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Nigeria resumes mass vaccination campaigns against measles and meningitis A in Niger and Kogi states, with safety measures in the context of COVID19 #VaccinesWork
#SupportImmunization
#WearAMask
@WHO staff supervising the implementation of the integrated Measles/MenA campaigns in schools, following comencement of mass campaigns in Niger state, delayed by the COVID 19 pandemic. ๐ท #Measles/MenA vaccination at Berol International School, Bufiko/Maikunkele, Niger State
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Polio eradication takes commitment from vaccinators, activists, community mobilizers, teachers, nurses, imams, priests, community elders, local leaders, shopkeepers, parents and countless others. We are stronger together. Together, we can #EndPolio ๐ช!
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4๏ธโฃ steps to stay fit to beat COVID-19: ๐ eat a healthy diet ๐ญ no tobacco ๐โโ๏ธ be physically active ๐ป stop harmful use of alcohol
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In his UNGA speech, @BorisJohnson reaffirmed ๐ฌ๐ง leadership on global health. We will boost funding to @WHO by 30%, securing our position among the biggest donors. We will also give ยฃ500m in aid to the COVAX initiative, helping developing countries to access a #COVID vaccine.
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10 countries account for 87% (995,723) of reported #COVID19 cases in the African Region: South Africa, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Algeria, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Cรดte dโIvoire, Madagascar & Senegal. South Africa accounts for more than half of cases. Full report: https://t.co/gA5Bv3IehT
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Meeting with my host in ๐ณ๐ฌ, the Hon. Minister of the FCT @MuhdMusaBello, I acknowledge the excellent collaboration on health-related issues, thanks to strong relations between @OfficialFCTA & @WHO, especially as we work towards revitalization of #PHCUOR
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What is herd immunity? WHO Chief Scientist @doctorsoumya explains in our new series #ScienceIn5 on #COVID19
https://t.co/PQWXQi7DKF
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Millions of children are walking today who would otherwise be paralysed. Thanks to the sacrifice, commitment and strong investments of the front-line field worker, vaccinator, community mobilization team and donors. #africakicksoutwildpolio
#endpolio
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History was made today, as the @WHOAFRO was certified #wildpolio-free. Thanks to the commitment of donors like @UKinNigeria
@DFID_UK
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The Access to #COVID19 Tools (ACT-Accelerator), is a groundbreaking global collaboration to accelerate the development, production, and equitable access to COVID-19 diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. See video for more...
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Africa confirmed its first #COVID19 case 6 months ago. Since then, more than 1 million cases have been reported & every country on the continent has been affected. Meet the #HealthHeroes๐๐ฟ behind #Africa's response: https://t.co/Blw4UVbeA8
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I, Constant DEDO, accept the #WearAMask challenge. I commit to protect myself and others especially those vulnerable to #COVID19.
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Our message to governments and people is clear: -Test, isolate & treat #COVID19 patients, trace & quarantine their contacts; inform, empower & listen to communities -Keep physical distance, wear a mask, clean hands regularly & cough safely away from others Do it all!
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Today, I had a very fruitful meeting with US Ambassador to ๐ณ๐ฌ, HE Mary Beth Leonard. We underscored our strong partnership & support to the health sector in Nigeria, particularly in time of #COVID19. We agreed to enhance partner coordination @WHONigeria
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