Congratulations to #CaboVerde, #Mauritius and #Seychelles for being officially verified by @WHO as having eliminated #measles and #rubella — the first countries in sub-Saharan Africa to achieve this historic milestone.    High immunization coverage, strong health systems and the

Thank you, @pbasinga, @gatesfoundation Africa Director, for the very productive meeting today. @WHOAFRO values our strong partnership with the Foundation as we work together to advance better health outcomes for all Africans. Together for #HealthForAll.

Today, on behalf of @WHO, I was honoured to hand over a major consignment of medical supplies and equipment to H.E. President @WilliamsRuto and to the Government and people of Kenya 🇰🇪. The support includes 14 fully equipped ambulances, 233 medical oxygen cylinders, nearly 3000

Our world is in turmoil & the impacts are felt deeply on the African continent. Cooperation between the @UN & @_AfricanUnion has never been stronger or more necessary. I’m committed to continue strengthening our partnership, building on shared values, mutual respect &

.@WHO is working closely with #Ethiopia’s @FMoHealth, the Ethiopia Public Health Institute and regional health authorities as part of the rapid response to a suspected outbreak of a viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) in the Southern Ethiopian Region. 8 people, including health

#Ethiopian health authorities have reported an outbreak of suspected viral haemorrhagic fever in the Southern Ethiopia Region, with 8 cases so far. Laboratory testing is underway. @WHO is working closely with the health authorities to scale up key outbreak response measures and

This is a momentous occasion: the first @g20org Health Ministers’ meeting in Africa. I commend the South African G20 presidency for its leadership and vision built on solidarity, equality and sustainability. Here are four priorities I asked the Ministers to consider: 1.

35 years ago, polio paralyzed 350,000 children a year. Today, it is around 200. My thanks to the health workers who are determined to reach every child with this lifesaving vaccine - 2 billion doses is no small feat. https://t.co/r8vyH0Apa9

Women have the right to: ✅ Be free ✅ Have dignity ✅ Be safe ✅ Have autonomy ❌ Let’s all agree: no more abuse against women and girls! #ENDviolence ✅ Let's stand united for #GenerationEquality !

Day 10 since the last Ebola patient was discharged in Bulape, DRC. Response activities remain fully active, including contact tracing, surveillance, community engagement and infection prevention and control in health facilities. With support from @WHO and partners, teams on the

Privileged to join key discussions at the #WorldHealthSummit on advancing sustainable solutions for NCDs. To achieve real progress on NCDs, we must move from declarations to delivery, through partnerships, investment and innovation. @WHOAFRO is supporting countries to turn

Joined partners today at the @Amref_Worldwide High-Level Roundtable on Pathway to COP30 – A Climate and Health Conversation at the #WorldHealthSummit. Africa contributes the least to the climate crisis, yet bears its heaviest burden, with ten of the world’s 14 most

The Committee on Health, Labour & Social Affairs and the Committee on Gender, Family, Youth & People with Disability came together this morning for expert presentations and discussions on pressing health and social priorities for Africa: 1. Dr. Lul Pout Reik, Regional Director

🚨Big news! @WHOAFRO & @AfricaCDC have signed a Framework of Collaboration to further consolidate their partnership in health across Africa🌍. This milestone reflects their shared vision for a healthier, safer, & more resilient continent.🤝 #HealthForAll #StrongerTogether

Today, with my brother @Dr_JeanKaseya, DG of Africa CDC, we signed the Framework of Collaboration between @WHO & @AfricaCDC. This important milestone builds on our joint experiences in responding to health emergencies in #Africa and recognises that no single institution can meet

Pleasure meeting with @UBAGroup partners on the sidelines of #UNGA80 on leveraging private sector innovation & financing to advance health in Africa. Partnerships are important catalysts for building stronger, more resilient health systems. @WHOAFRO looks forward to working

On t/sidelines of #UNGA80, @_AfricanUnion led by H.E @amma_twumamoah, convened the inaugural mtg of Joint Coordination Team #JCT bringing together @WHOAFRO, @WHOEMRO, @AfricaCDC, @NEPAD_Agency & #AMA leadership to harmonise strategies and co-develop flagship health programmes.

At #UNGA, meetings don’t always need to be scheduled, they often happen spontaneously. Very glad to have had the opportunity to speak with #Sudan’s Foreign Minister, Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim, and to reaffirm @WHO’s commitment to addressing the suffering of all people

WHO statement on autism-related issues The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy. Globally, nearly 62

Good exchange with @rogerkamba, Minister @MinSanteRDC 🇨🇩, on the sidelines of #UNGA80 on enhancing efforts to address #DRC’s health challenges. Appreciate DRC’s leadership in responding to the #Ebola outbreak. @WHO is fully supporting the ongoing efforts to stop the virus and