Agnes Midi-Keita

Promote Health; Keep the World Safe; Serve the Vulnerable

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

More #Ebola cases are being detected as response is scaled up.

An increase in cases does not necessarily mean that the response is failing. It reflects the oucome of intensified efforts that are helping to uncover the true scale of the outbreak.

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

Honoured to welcome a high-level delegation from @TheElders, including Ernesto Zedillo, @MaEllenSirleaf, @elbegdorj, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein and @DenisMukwege, to the @WHO Regional Emergency Warehouse in Nairobi, Kenya, to see our emergency response operations and capacity firsthand.

At a time of growing humanitarian and public health challenges, their visit is a strong affirmation of global solidarity and the need for sustained investment in emergency systems that protect vulnerable communities across the African Region.

We need voices like @TheElders to carry WHO’s vision into the world, because the only way for all of us to be safe is to strengthen health systems everywhere.

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

Proud of Dr @FreddyBanza5, @WHO staff deployed from #Dakar to support #hantavirus response aboard MV Hondius, and all colleagues who have worked and continue to work tirelessly on this public health event.

The @WHOAFRO Emergency Hubs in Dakar and Nairobi were established to support rapid public health emergency response.

Solidarity is the beating heart of global health security.

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

Health priorities are bankable when clearly defined and reform-linked, turning ambition into plans partners can support.

At the High-Level Forum on Sustainable Health Financing in Morocco, I discussed the shift we need: treating health as investment.

Financing is about credibility, not ambition.

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

My thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones in the devastating floods and landslides in Gamo Zone, South #Ethiopia Region.

Climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent, increasing health risks. The affected communities in Gamo face heightened risks of malnutrition and diseases such as cholera and malaria.

@WHO is deploying first responders to support national rapid response teams, coordinating the health response and delivering emergency medical supplies.

[Agnes Midi-Keita @AgnesMidi]

@KQSupport really disappointed by KQ....over 5 hours waiting to leave Addis to Nairobi. And the poor inflight service including from Susan K. What happened to the Pride of Africa?

[Agnes Midi-Keita @AgnesMidi]

@KQSupport have had the worst experience with KQ. Made to wait since 8pm till 1:43am with a 6 yr old for a flight from @Addis to Nairobi. No apologies, poor inflight service despite being in Business Class, poor attitude from Susan K the purser in charge. Return will not be KQ.

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

At the #AUSummit, I joined leaders at the High-Level Side Event on Africa’s Health Sovereignty, convened under the #AccraReset initiative. As financing patterns shift and partnerships evolve, reforming the global health architecture is no longer optional. It is a necessity.

Aligning behind a global reset of health cooperation means strengthening country ownership, reinforcing primary health care, and improving coherence across institutions to ensure global norms and financing arrangements support national priorities.

Sovereignty and solidarity go hand in hand. @WHO is working with Member States and partners to turn these declarations into steady implementation and tangible improvements in people’s lives.

[OAFLAD 🌍 @OAFLAD]

👏Shortly after a brief coffee break, a moment to refresh and capture our family photo, the day resumed with renewed momentum.

We continued with presentations from the Co-Chairs of our Working Groups, in collaboration 🤝with key partners including the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation @EGPAF and the World Health Organization @WHOatAUECA on #Health, and the UNAIDS @UNAIDS on #Education.

A strong demonstration of collective leadership, shared expertise, and strategic partnerships advancing impact for women and girls across the continent🌍.

#OAFLADGA #AfricanFirstLadies

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

One of the best tools to mobilize domestic funding for health is applying health taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks. While taxation reduces the consumption of these harmful products and therefore the disease burden associated with them, it also generates income for the government.

Many countries have shown that this is a powerful tool for health:
-The Philippines expanded health insurance to more than 15mn families.
-Lithuania reduced all-cause mortality rate.
-The UK reduced obesity rates among girls aged 10-11.

@WHO looks forward to supporting more countries to design and implement health taxes to protect health and to transition away from aid dependency towards sustainable self-reliance

WHO 3 by 35 initiative: https://t.co/4X1UhFWPSz

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

Productive meeting today with Ministers of Health & representatives from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan & Yemen, alongside @HananBalkhy & @ChrisJElias.

Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to intensify joint action to #EndPolio across the Horn of Africa.

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

At the inaugural Joint Coordination Team meeting today on the sidelines of #UNGA80, I joined health leaders from @_AfricanUnion, @AfricaCDC, @WHOEMRO and partners to reaffirm our shared commitment to deliver more for Member States and align priorities, ensuring support is coherent and harmonized.

Together, for #HealthForAll!

[Mekdes Daba @MekdesDaba]

Thank you Prof. @JMDBarroso, @gavi , and all partners for making this milestone possible. With an integrated approach, Ethiopia is determined to protect children and #EndMalaria.

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

Good discussion today at the Polio Oversight Board meeting with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners in #NYC ahead of #UNGA80.

As we work to #EndPolio, our shared message is clear: invest, innovate & act, because stopping polio is possible.

[Mekdes Daba @MekdesDaba]

As we welcome 2018 E.C, let us carry forward the lessons of the past year and embrace the new one with hope, unity, and determination.
May this year bring health, joy, and peace to all who celebrate, and inspire us to keep building brighter days ahead. #NewYear #2018

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

Very good meeting today with Dr Elijah J. Muchima, Minister @mohzambia, ahead of #RC75AFRO. Our discussions reaffirmed our strong collaboration in advancing #HealthForAll.

Deep appreciation to the Government of Zambia🇿🇲 for hosting this important Regional Committee.

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

📍 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, emergency response, climate & health, and more.

Stay tuned for updates! #RC75AFRO

[Mekdes Daba @MekdesDaba]

Had a wonderful meeting with @ProfJanabi, Regional Director of @WHOAFRO.
Our discussion touched up on shared priorities for the region; from local manufacturing to PHC and emergency preparedness. Looking forward to deepening our collaboration for a healthier 🌍 and beyond.

[IPUparliament @IPUparliament]

📢#IPU Secretary General @MartinChungong welcomed @DrTedros @WHO to the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament today to address participants @UNGeneva Palais des Nations.

#6WCSP
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