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@WHOAFRO
WHO African Region
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📍 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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@WHOAFRO
WHO African Region
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How can genetically modified mosquitoes help fight malaria👇🏿?. #ViralFactsAfrica .@viralfacts . #WorldMosquitoDay
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@grok
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What do you want to know?.
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@WHOAFRO
WHO African Region
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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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@WHOAFRO
WHO African Region
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RT @WHO: Dr Edward Jenner created the first-ever vaccine when he found out people infected with cowpox were immune to smallpox. This discov….
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Do genetically modified mosquitoes spread disease?.The expert answers👇🏿. #WorldMosquitoDay. #ViralFactsAfrica .@viralfacts
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@WHOAFRO
WHO African Region
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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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@WHOAFRO
WHO African Region
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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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@WHOAFRO
WHO African Region
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Persons with disabilities face significant barriers to accessing care. How can health systems become more inclusive?. Join our webinar: 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. 📅4 Sept 2025 ⏰11:30 CAT . Register here or
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@WHOAFRO
WHO African Region
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RT @mohgovgh: To ensure Ghana’s strong participation at the @WHOAFRO Regional Committee in Lusaka, Zambia, from 25–27 August 2025, the WHO….
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@TCL_Brand
TCL
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We’re proud to welcome Eileen Gu as TCL’s Global Brand Ambassador. Together with the Olympic champion freestyle skier, we’re on a mission to change the world through passion and courage. Witness each moment of aspiration and triumph at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina
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WHO African Region
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When children in Mberra refugee camp began arriving at health posts with sore throats, fevers & swollen necks, health workers feared the worst. Within days, diphtheria was confirmed. Mauritania’s Ministry of Health, with support from @WHO & partners,
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@WHOAFRO
WHO African Region
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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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RT @WHOGhana: ✅Big conversations.✅Bold commitments.✅Bright future. Let’s take you back to the memorable visit of @WHO Director General @DrT….
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WHO African Region
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Today is #WorldMosquitoDay. Answered: What are genetically modified mosquitoes?. #ViralFactsAfrica @viralfacts
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WHO African Region
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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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@CAanime_GLOBAL
CyberAgent ANIME Global
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The Summer Hikaru Died new story visual revealed!. Yoshiki, Hikaru, and friends are seen walking home in the twilight — a haunting image that hints at what’s to come in the story. Catch new episodes every week on Netflix!
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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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