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Brazzaville, Congo
Joined April 2012
📍 Lusaka is ready!. From 25–27 August 2025, African health ministers will gather in Zambia 🇿🇲 for the @WHOAFRO Regional Committee for Africa to deliberate & endorse resolutions to secure the health of the people of Africa. On the agenda: health financing, universal coverage,
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How can genetically modified mosquitoes help fight malaria👇🏿?. #ViralFactsAfrica .@viralfacts . #WorldMosquitoDay
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🗓️ Mark your calendars: #RC75AFRO is almost here!. Stakeholders and partners will gather in Lusaka for transformative discussions on pressing health issues across the African Region. Join the conversation at our side events and follow our pages for real-time updates.
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Do genetically modified mosquitoes spread disease?.The expert answers👇🏿. #WorldMosquitoDay. #ViralFactsAfrica .@viralfacts
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As rising heat waves, floods & droughts push Africa’s health systems to the brink, stakeholders are charting a new path to protect communities. At a regional workshop in Nairobi, convened by @WHOAFRO & @AECFAfrica, participants co-developed a proposal to mobilize innovative
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RT @OMS_Mauritanie: Mauritania 🇲🇷 #diphtheria at the #Mbera_camp in #HodhElChargui triggered a rapid response. Within 72 hours @MS_Mauritan….
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RT @WHONigeria: Cross River is one of 12 Nigerian states rolling out a targeted 2-dose #Mpox vaccination campaign from 11–20 August 2025.….
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RT @WHONAMIBIA: Behind the over 65,000 girls aged 9-14 years who received the #HPV vaccine during the first two weeks of public healthcare….
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Today is #WorldMosquitoDay. Answered: What are genetically modified mosquitoes?. #ViralFactsAfrica @viralfacts
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RT @WHOUganda: At @WHO Uganda country office, our dedicated #breastfeeding room continues to make a meaningful impact—providing a safe, qui….
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RT @WHO_Tanzania: Pregnancy can be challenging, and some women face serious mental health struggles. Thanks to @hiltonfound, @WHO’s menta….
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Across the African Region, @WHO is working to improve access to essential health care in displacement sites and refugee camps. Every action counts, and every smile regained is a victory. 💙. #WorldHumanitarianDay .#ActForHumanity
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RT @DrGediMohamed: In my first days as @WHOAFRO Polio Eradication Programme Coordinator, I am inspired by the courage of vaccinators in Cha….
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