My visit to Ghana earlier this month was an opportunity to engage with Government, partners and stakeholders. Our conversations centered on collaboration to drive progress and secure healthier futures for all people across Africa. @WHOAFRO remains committed to working with.

Across our region and beyond, humanitarians are at the forefront of every emergency, bringing hope to people in need. This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honour these heroes who serve tirelessly, often in tough conditions, to deliver health and protection. Let's #ActForHumanity!

RT @WHOAFRO: 📍 Lusaka is ready!. From 25–27 August 2025, African health ministers will gather in Zambia 🇿🇲 for the @WHOAFRO Regional Commit….

Warm wishes to President @SassouNGuesso_ and the people of #Congo 🇨🇬 on your Independence Day. We deeply value your partnership and your role as the proud host country of @WHOAFRO, as we work together for better health across Africa.

It’s been one year since @DrTedros declared #mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Since then, @WHO, together with governments and partners, has worked tirelessly to protect communities through strengthened surveillance, expanded testing, rolling out vaccines

Honoured to join runners today for the #Brazzaville International Half Marathon hosted by @PR_Congo. Health is built not only in hospitals but also on our streets and in every step we take. Thank you to the Government of Congo for leading by example.

Health sovereignty is about who plans it, who leads it and who decides it. Earlier this month I joined health leaders in #Ghana to chart a new course for health governance in our region. @WHOAFRO remains a trusted ally, supporting countries towards health sovereignty.

RT @MekdesDaba: Had a wonderful meeting with @ProfJanabi, Regional Director of @WHOAFRO. Our discussion touched up on shared priorities fo….

Thank you @DCP_Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion, for a productive discussion today on strengthening alignment around regional health priorities. @WHOAFRO values our longstanding partnership with the African Union and looks forward to continued collaboration.

Was glad to meet and connect with @WHOEthiopia colleagues today. I learned a lot from your experiences and insights. Grateful for your dedication to improving health and serving communities across Ethiopia.

RT @WHOKenya: Communities are at the centre of Kenya's 🇰🇪 elimination of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness as a publ….

A proud milestone for Kenya🇰🇪. @WHO has validated the country as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) as a public health problem. Congratulations to the government, health workers & communities on this historic achievement.

Good meeting with @abudiaw on positioning health at the centre of Africa’s development agenda. We discussed health financing and local manufacturing to strengthen health sovereignty. @WHOAFRO will continue to work closely with partners to advance health and development across.

Thank you for the good discussion today, @DarrenWelchFCDO, on strengthening emergency preparedness and health priorities in the African Region. @WHOAFRO appreciates its partnership with @FCDOGovUK and looks forward to continued collaboration for stronger health outcomes across

RT @WHOAFRO: 👶🏾🤱🏾 Exclusive breastfeeding rates in Africa have improved in recent years, but we're not at the global target yet. With supp….

Pleasure was mine, my brother @Dr_JeanKaseya. Thank you for the warm welcome and good discussion today. Strong collaboration between @AfricaCDC and @WHOAFRO is essential to achieving our shared goals for the region. We look forward to working even more closely to deliver better.

Pleasure to meet Dr @MekdesDaba, Minister @FMoHealth, today in Addis Ababa 🇪🇹. Thank you for productive discussions on Ethiopia’s progress towards #HealthForAll. @WHO is fully committed to supporting national efforts to strengthen the health system & deliver for all Ethiopians.

Every mother deserves the time, space and support to breastfeed. @WHO is working with countries to strengthen breastfeeding-friendly policies, including in the workplace. Mothers are encouraged to exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months and continue for 2 years or more.

Robust and concerted efforts are helping to curb cholera outbreaks in our region. Three weeks ago, @WHO supported #DRC to set up a treatment centre – all patients have recovered. These efforts are paying off. We’re staying the course to safeguard health & save lives.