Here’s everything you need to know about #polio 👇🏾 #ViralFactsAfrica @viralfacts

#MentalHealth is shaped by more than just the mind. Social factors like poverty & housing also affect mental health. WHO mental health guidance provides all countries with practical tools to strengthen policies & services, ensures people with lived experience have a voice &

Following the launch of Zimbabwe’s NPHI, @WHO at national, regional & global level will support 🇿🇼 in its establishment & operationalization, guiding it to maturity as a sustainable institution grounded in scientific excellence, research independence & public health leadership.

When someone’s emotional distress starts affecting their daily life—work, school, relationships—they must have access to mental health care. Healing shouldn’t be a solo journey 💙 #MentalHealth matters https://t.co/Gf5CECYeJY #WorldMentalHealthDay

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe has officially launched its National Public Health Institute, a major step toward a coordinated, data-driven & resilient health system. Led by the Minister of Health, the launch gathered government, academia & partners, reaffirming commitment to health security. #NPHI

Day 2 | Focusing on Governance, Structures & Financing. Hon. Dr Douglas Mombeshora, Minister of Health and Child Care, announced he will personally chair the #NPHI Steering Committee, underscoring the Gov’t’s commitment to accountability, collab & resilient public health future🇿🇼

Today @MoHCCZim with support from @WHO, @AfricaCDC & funding from #TeamEurope under the #GlobalGateway initiative, launched the National Public Health Institute Inception Meeting (8–10 Oct). Partners are shaping a shared vision & roadmap for a more resilient public health system.

👏 Appreciation to the dedicated frontline workers and teachers driving the Measles-Rubella campaign. Your commitment make this nationwide effort possible. @WHO teams are on the ground supporting implementation, identifying challenges & working together to find solutions. 💪🌍

Congratulations to @MoHCCZim for launching the national Measles-Rubella campaign! Thousands of children are being vaccinated, catching up on missed doses & receiving Vitamin A across the country.🇿🇼 @WHO provides field support & monitoring to help ensure no child is left behind.

Today, @MoHCCZim launched the National Measles-Rubella Vaccination & Vitamin A Supplementation Campaign at Stoneridge Clinic. 🇿🇼 Goal: reach ≥95% of children aged 9–59 months with the Measles-Rubella vaccine, and all 6–59 months with Vitamin A. Let’s protect every child!💙

1/1 Today at Stoneridge Clinic, together with @WHO_Zimbabwe @MoHCCZim, we launched Zimbabwe’s Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign — a national effort to protect every child aged 9 to 59 months from preventable diseases. Thanks to funding from @gavi and the Government of 🇿🇼.

Today, personnel at the National Microbiology Reference Lab participated in a refresher training focused on bacterial genomics & troubleshooting skills to enhance their expertise, strengthening the lab’s capacity to detect & respond to public health threats more effectively. 🧪

Cholera diagnostic skills are reaching the frontline! 🇿🇼 In Marondera & Mutare, 72 health workers strengthened their ability to detect & report cholera, boosting community-level preparedness & response. Further cascade trainings will follow in other provinces to expand impact.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month #BreastCancer is the most common cancer among women globally and represents approximately a quarter of all cancers that occur in women every year. With 1 in 6 cancer deaths in women worldwide, breast cancer is also the leading cause of

Today is International Day for Older Persons! 👵🏿👴🏿👵🏿 The number of people aged 60+ in the African Region is projected to triple by 2050, rising from 54 million in 2020 to over 163 million. Africa must prepare for the future and promote policies that address the needs of older

The 1st phase of the Cholera Lab Diagnostics Training of Trainers, held from 22 to 30 Sept 2025, concluded with a certificate awarding ceremony! The 24 trainees are now equipped to cascade cholera culture testing expertise to frontline healthcare workers at the subnational level.

Zimbabwe launches Cholera Laboratory Diagnostics Training of Trainers for 24 laboratory personnel from all provinces to strengthen cholera diagnostics in the country. Newly trained trainers will then be supported to roll out cascade trainings for frontline health care workers.

Today, Dr. Desta Tiruneh, WHO Representative to Zimbabwe, met with H.E. Amir Hossein Hosseini, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to discuss strengthening cooperation between @IRANinZIMBABWE, @WHO_Zimbabwe and @MoHCCZim to enhance the country’s health system. 🇿🇼 🇮🇷

WHO, in collaboration with Gavi, UNICEF, Crown Agents & other partners, jointly supported @MoHCCZim in reviewing immunization program performance, identifying gaps & mapping way forward for improvements. Together, we are strengthening immunization system to protect every child.🇿🇼

Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay Children rely on their parents and caregivers to make decisions and keep them safe when receiving care. Practical steps for parents and caregivers: 🪁 Keep track of symptoms, medications and appointments 🪁 Ask questions and stay informed 🪁