Chiman Akrayi

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Update on #hantavirus:
As of 12 May, 12h00 CEST, a total of 11 cases, including 3 deaths, have been reported. Nine of the 11 cases are confirmed, and the other 2 are probable. All are among passengers or crew on the ship.

We expect more cases given the dynamics of spread on a ship and the virus’ incubation period.

At the moment, there is no sign that we are seeing the start of a larger outbreak.

Passengers and crew are being followed up in their countries, where WHO recommends a 42-day quarantine at home or in a facility starting from day of departure from the ship.

WHO Technical Note for the disembarkation & onward management of MV Hondius passengers & crew https://t.co/wl8ZnCYARZ

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Many people struggle to stay active simply because they haven’t found an activity they truly enjoy.

The important thing to remember is that you don’t have to follow what others like; physical activity comes in many forms!💪

[HananBalkhyحنان بلخي @HananBalkhy]

It was an honour to meet HE Bayan Rahman, Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs and Climate Change, Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq. @WHO’s strategic partnership with local authorities is powering a bold vision for health transformation - driving equity, quality and innovation across the @WHOEMRO Region. We remain fully committed to this shared journey toward #HealthforAll.

#Partners4Health | @UNIraq | @WHOIraq | @AlraibyJamela

[HananBalkhyحنان بلخي @HananBalkhy]

Today, I had the honor of handing over WHO’s first fully digital warehouse to the Ministry of Health of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq. This state-of-the-art facility sets a new benchmark for supply chain resilience across the @WHOEMRO Region leveraging innovation to ensure timely, safe and efficient delivery of essential health supplies.

#Partners4Health | @UNIraq | @WHOIraq | @AlraibyJamela

[WHO Iraq @WHOIraq]

📍 أربيل | وزارة الصحة في إقليم كردستان
عقدت منظمة الصحة العالمية (WHO) اجتماعًا رفيع المستوى مع وزير الصحة، أعقبه نقاش معمّق مع الفريقين الفني والصيدلاني في الوزارة.
💡 ركّزت النقاشات على السياقين الوطني والإقليمي، والأولويات والتحديات المتعلقة بتعزيز إصلاح الرعاية الصحية الأولية (PHC)، إضافة إلى استكشاف مسارات عملية لتقوية النظام الصحي في إقليم كردستان بما ينسجم مع الأولويات الوطنية.
🤝 تعكس هذه الجهود التعاونية التزام منظمة الصحة العالمية المستمر بدعم خدمات صحية عادلة، مرنة، ومتمحورة حول الناس للجميع.

📍 Erbil | Ministry of Health, Kurdistan Region
Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) held a high-level meeting with the Minister of Health, followed by in-depth discussions with the Ministry’s technical and pharmaceutical teams.

💡 The exchanges focused on the regional and national context, priorities, and challenges of advancing primary health care (PHC) reform, and explored practical pathways for strengthening KRI’s health system in alignment with national priorities.

🤝 These collaborative efforts reflect WHO’s continued commitment to supporting equitable, resilient, and people-centered health services for all.

#WHOIraq #Iraq #HealthForAll #PrimaryHealthCare #HealthSystems

[Chiman Akrayi @CTY_Akrayi]

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[WHO Iraq @WHOIraq]

WHO Representative in Iraq, Dr. Jamela Al-Raiby, commenced her first official visit to the Kurdistan Region with a warm welcome from the Ministry of Health–KRG. In a high-level meeting with H.E. Dr. Saman Barzangy, Minister of Health, both parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to health sector reform. Discussions focused on scaling digital health (DHIS2), strengthening the health workforce, and expanding primary health care services. WHO remains a trusted partner in advancing KRG’s priorities of infrastructure, system modernization, and equitable service delivery.

ممثلة منظمة الصحة العالمية في العراق ومديرة البعثة، الدكتورة جميلة الراعبي، بدأت أول زيارة رسمية لها إلى إقليم كردستان باستقبال حافل من قبل وزارة الصحة في حكومة إقليم كردستان. وخلال اجتماع رفيع المستوى مع معالي الدكتور سامان برزنجي، وزير الصحة، جدد الطرفان التزامهما المشترك بإصلاح القطاع الصحي. وتركزت المناقشات على توسيع نطاق الصحة الرقمية (DHIS2)، وتعزيز القوى العاملة الصحية، وتوسيع خدمات الرعاية الصحية الأولية. وتبقى منظمة الصحة العالمية شريكاً في دعم أولويات الإقليم في البنية التحتية، وتحديث النظام، وتوفير الخدمات الصحية بعدالة
#HealthSystemStrengthening #DigitalHealth #PrimaryHealthCare #StrongerTogether

[WHO Iraq @WHOIraq]

On the celebration of the #WorldHealthDay2025, Dr. Jamela Al-Raiby, WHO Representative in Iraq, undertook her first official mission to the Kurdistan Region, reaffirming WHO’s strategic collaboration with MOH-KRG. The visit underscored the importance of investing in primary health care, maternal and child health, and equitable service delivery particularly in a region that continues to host large numbers of displaced populations. Marking the global day under the theme Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures, WHO and partners renewed their collective commitment to advancing health equity and resilience across all communities in the Region.

احتفالاً ب #يوم_الصحة_العالمي ، قامت الدكتورة جميلة الراعبي، ممثلة منظمة الصحة العالمية في العراق، بأول زيارة رسمية لها إلى إقليم كردستان، مؤكدة على الشراكة الاستراتيجية مع وزارة الصحة في الإقليم. وركزت الزيارة على أهمية الاستثمار في الرعاية الصحية الأولية، وصحة الأم والطفل، وتوفير الخدمات الصحية بعدالة، خاصة في المناطق التي تستضيف أعداداً كبيرة من النازحين. وبهذه المناسبة العالمية، وتحت شعار “بدايات صحية، ومستقبل واعد”، جددت منظمة الصحة العالمية وشركاؤها التزامهم المشترك بدعم العدالة الصحية وتعزيز الصمود في جميع المجتمعات بالإقليم

#WHD2025 #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #WHOIraq #KRG #HealthForAll #StrongerTogether

[WHO Iraq @WHOIraq]

As part of her official visit to the Kurdistan Region, Dr. Jamela Al-Raiby, WHO Representative in Iraq, conducted field missions to Ble General Hospital in Soran and Erbil Maternity Hospital two facilities serving diverse populations in remote and urban settings. In Soran, she witnessed how digital health and infrastructure investments are enabling equitable care in mountainous areas. In Erbil, she observed the life-saving impact of WHO and BPRM-supported upgrades, with neonatal mortality dropping from 6.2% to 0.9%. These visits reflect WHO’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage and ensuring quality services reach all especially women, newborns, and underserved communities.

كجزء من زيارتها الرسمية إلى إقليم كردستان، أجرت الدكتورة جميلة الراعبي، ممثلة منظمة الصحة العالمية في العراق، زيارات ميدانية إلى مستشفى بله العام في سوران ومستشفى أربيل للولادة وهما منشأتان تقدمان خدمات صحية لمجتمعات متنوعة في المناطق الجبلية والحضرية. في سوران، اطلعت على دور الاستثمار في الصحة الرقمية والبنية التحتية في تحسين الوصول العادل للخدمات. أما في أربيل، فقد شهدت الأثر المنقذ للحياة للترقيات التي تمت بدعم من منظمة الصحة العالمية وBPRM، حيث انخفضت وفيات حديثي الولادة من 6.2% إلى 0.9%. تعكس هذه الزيارات التزام المنظمة بتحقيق التغطية الصحية الشاملة وضمان جودة الخدمات الصحية للجميع، وخصوصاً للنساء وحديثي الولادة والمجتمعات المهمشة.

#WHOIraq #KRG #HealthForAll #UniversalHealthCoverage #MaternalHealth #DigitalHealth #KurdistanRegion

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Every 14 seconds, a newborn baby dies in their first month of life.

All babies need essential care at birth and during these critical first weeks - This is a fragile phase.

Small and sick babies need extra special care and attention to help them survive and thrive.

#HopefulFutures

[WHO Iraq @WHOIraq]

Strengthening health systems through strategic collaboration—WHO engaged with senior MOH Kurdistan Region officials to review key achievements and define priorities for a resilient and inclusive healthcare system. Discussions focused on digital health (DHIS2), sustainable health monitoring (HeRAMS), PHC, workforce gaps, and emergency preparedness.

Key priorities include capacity building, equitable health financing, and improved access to essential medical resources. WHO remains committed to UHC, outbreak preparedness, and digital innovation, reinforcing collaboration between MOH KR-I and national health authorities. #HealthForAll

[WHO Iraq @WHOIraq]

“The WHO team successfully concluded its participation at the Health Exhibition in #Erbil, engaging through panel moderation, technical lectures, and our interactive booth. A valuable opportunity to strengthen partnerships and advocate for health security and #HealthForAll.”

[WHO Iraq @WHOIraq]

On February 5, 2025, Prime Minister @masrourbarzani, visited the World Health Organization at the Medico Health Exhibition in Erbil. His visit underscored the Kurdistan Regional Government’s commitment to advancing healthcare in the region. We discussed WHO’s initiatives in health security and partnerships aimed at achieving #HealthForAll. We are grateful for his support and look forward to continued collaboration to improve health outcomes throughout the region.

في 5 فبراير 2025، زار رئيس وزراء إقليم كردستان@masrourbarzani جناح منظمة الصحة العالمية في معرض ميديكو الصحي في أربيل. تؤكد زيارته التزام حكومة إقليم كردستان بتطوير الرعاية الصحية في المنطقة. ناقشنا مبادرات منظمة الصحة العالمية في مجال الأمن الصحي والشراكات الهادفة إلى تحقيق #الصحة_للجميع. نحن ممتنون لدعمه ونتطلع إلى استمرار التعاون لتحسين النتائج الصحية في جميع أنحاء المنطقة.

[WHO Iraq @WHOIraq]

Take a free and confidential HIV test today. Together, we can stop HIV and ensure a healthier future for all. ❤️🩺 Find the nearest HIV testing center in Iraq by visiting the link in our bio. #WorldAIDSDay #HIVTesting

[WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean @WHOEMRO]

HIV testing is free, confidential and easy.

Here is a list of HIV testing centres and NGOs providing HIV voluntary testing across the Region:

https://t.co/H6LHN8djz2

#HIVtestingWeek

[WHO Iraq @WHOIraq]

Concluding a productive visit to #KRI in #Duhok governorate, @WHOIraq Rep met with DG of #Health Directorate to discuss key issues in alignment with the Regional Director @HananBalkhy vision for @WHOEMRO . #UHC #PPPR #LeaveNoOneBehind @UNIraq & @WHO

[WHO Iraq @WHOIraq]

Rep. @kizerbogeorgesa and team visited @WHOIraq supported #Duhok #Oncology Center & #PHC in Kiberto 2 #IDP camp where a daily average of 150 #patients are treated. #HealthForAll #humansecurity #SDGs @WHOEMRO @UNIraq @WHO

[WHO Iraq @WHOIraq]

@kizerbogeorgesa visited the @WHOIraq Warehouse in Erbil #MoH domain, supporting #Iraq, including KRG’s #Erbil, #Sulaymaniyah & #Duhok. He appreciated the team managing the system - A model with @WHOEMRO @WHO support - #Medicines #HealthTechnologies
#Health4All @UNIraq #SDGs