Dr Francis Ohanyido, FAPH ⚕️

Public Health & Sustainable Dev.
Snr Fellow,@WAIPH_News.
Teams:@RSTMH,@HarvardBiz Council,@EUI
Ex:@VitaminAngels,@UNICEF,@USAID,@WHO,@sabinvaccine,@ONECampaign

[Dr Francis Ohanyido, FAPH ⚕️ @ohanyidof]

Good to see two of the Distinguished Fellows @TheWaaph ! Profs @LekeRose and @muhammadpate , you’ve both been great role models and mentors for those coming behind you ! Africa cannot ask for more.

Keep making impact.

@WAIPH_News @Fmohnigeria @CMRNewsAgency @

[Rose Gana F.Leke @LekeRose]

I've just returned from Nigeria, a country I’ve criss-crossed for decades in the fight against polio and now malaria. It was a pleasure to join the “Science of Defeating Malaria” leadership course in Abuja and hear directly from Coordinating Minister @muhammadpate

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

What will it take to accelerate progress on NCD prevention and control in Africa?

Key insights from the Progress Review on NCD Prevention and Control session at #ICPPA2026.

Experts and partners shared perspectives on accelerating progress, closing gaps in care, strengthening prevention and sustaining investment in the fight against noncommunicable diseases.

#PENPlus

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Where you live should not determine whether you can access life-saving treatment.

Across Africa, #PENPlus is helping expand access to insulin and essential care for people living with severe NCDs, bringing services closer to communities.

Learn more about #PENPlus:
https://t.co/NfxTMbM4tx

#ICPPA2026

[Dr Francis Ohanyido, FAPH ⚕️ @ohanyidof]

From dependency to dignity: Why transnational health is the new engine of Africa’s sovereignty

In this #EuIdeas piece, European University Institute (EUI) examines the @_AfricanUnion's new health sovereignty agenda...https://t.co/HJOUvgurN6 @EU_Commission @EUinNigeria @AfricaCDC

[Dr Francis Ohanyido, FAPH ⚕️ @ohanyidof]

Something to think about this weekend.

[Book Therapy @Book_therapy223]

Irritations aren't annoyances — they're precise maps to your blind spots.

📖 The Greatness Guide

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Tomorrow is #WorldSickleCellDay.

More than 73% of the 7.74 million people living with sickle cell disease worldwide live in Africa.

Increased awareness, early diagnosis and access to quality care are essential to reducing the burden of #SickleCellDisease and improving health outcomes across the Region.

Learn more about sickle cell disease; https://t.co/eYpwk5Q0Ng

[Africa Primary Health Care Forum @APHCF_info]

Call for Partnership is still ongoing!!!

Big change starts with bold partnerships.

Join us as a strategic partner at the Africa Primary Health Care Forum 2026 and help shape conversations that drive stronger, more accessible health systems across Africa.

Why partner?
✓ Premium visibility
✓ High-level networking
✓ Policy influence
✓ Strategic positioning

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Date: 30–31 July, 2026

Partnership closes: 30 June, 2026

Apply → https://t.co/6MdrnPKKzx

#APHCF2026 #AfricaHealth #PrimaryHealthCare #aphcf2026 #phc #aphcf

[Dr Francis Ohanyido, FAPH ⚕️ @ohanyidof]

FG bans use of personal emails in civil service operations https://t.co/QIu5HQ23NT

[Dr Francis Ohanyido, FAPH ⚕️ @ohanyidof]

Congratulations, my big sister HE @ToyinSaraki! Keep making impact.

"NCR Appoints Oluwatoyin Saraki As Non-Executive Director • Channels Television" https://t.co/iwG67KEvBA @channelstv @WBFAfrica_ng

[Dr Francis Ohanyido, FAPH ⚕️ @ohanyidof]

China’s universities cut 12,000 ‘obsolete’ degrees amid race to embrace AI era
https://t.co/bPcAc2uXBR via @scmpnews

[Dr Francis Ohanyido, FAPH ⚕️ @ohanyidof]

WEST AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH (WAIPH) ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC TRANSITION TO "AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH" https://t.co/u2vPbiRS0n

[Dr Francis Ohanyido, FAPH ⚕️ @ohanyidof]

The High-level Stakeholders Validation Meeting for the Market Landscaping and Segmentation Research on MMS ScaleUp for Pregnant Women in Nigeria.
https://t.co/FGR1QJ6zRY

[Every Breath Counts @EBCCoalition]

What would #RSV vaccine mean for #BurkinaFaso's 🇧🇫efforts to reduce #newborn & #child deaths?

Dr Serge Ouoba speaks...

@Serge_Ouoba_ @presidencebf @KargougouRobert @SANTE_BF @URCNNanoro @UNICEF_Burkina @CanEmbBFA @burkina24 @gavi @NiyelCampaigns

#STOPRSV #VaccinesWork

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

I am in #Uganda, where the government has mounted a prompt and capable response to the outbreak of #Ebola.

Screening at the borders helped detect cases arriving from neighbouring #DRC, and the country’s surveillance, testing and case management systems are doing steady work. Of the 19 confirmed cases so far, 14 were among people who entered from DRC and five are Ugandan nationals. Sadly, two people from DRC have died, and our thoughts are with their families.

@WHO is supporting Uganda, alongside @AfricaCDC and partners across the region, as the country leads this response.

With continued collaboration, I am confident this outbreak can be brought under control.

[𝔻𝕣. 𝔸𝕙𝕞𝕖𝕕 𝕆𝕘𝕨𝕖𝕝𝕝 - DFAPH @laktarr001]

#Outbreaks begin & end with the community. They’re the success of any surveillance system - they’re not just consumers of “expert instructions”.
Engaging the community is never rushed. Every respectful “hello” is weaved into the strength of the fabric of trust. #UntilWeAreAllSafe

[Africa Primary Health Care Forum @APHCF_info]

🌍 The Future of African Health Systems is Being Written. Will You Be There?
The countdown is officially on for the 2nd Annual Africa Primary Health Care Forum (#APHCF 2026)! This July, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the continent will converge in Abuja, Nigeria to tackle the most pressing challenges and unlock breakthrough solutions for community health.

📜 Forum Theme:
“Frontiers in PHC: Technology, NCDs, Nutrition and Sustainable Financing for Resilience.”

As we navigate a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, APHCF 2026 is laser-focused on moving from dialogue to actionable resilience. Our agenda is built around three critical, interconnected sub-themes:

🍏 Sub-Theme A: The Preventive Pillar – Vaccines, Nutrition & NCDsShifting the paradigm from reactive care to proactive wellness by strengthening immunization infrastructure, combatting malnutrition, and curbing the rising tide of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).

🤖 Sub-Theme B: The Digital Frontier – AI & Tech at the FrontlinesExploring how artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and digital health tools can be scaled effectively to empower frontline health workers and bridge the rural-urban care gap.

💼 Sub-Theme C: The Sustainability Engine – Health Financing & PartnershipsUnlocking innovative financing models, domestic resource mobilization, and strategic public-private partnerships (PPPs) to build resilient health systems that stand the test of time.

🚨 CRITICAL DEADLINE: Registration is Closing Soon!

To maintain a highly collaborative and impactful environment, spaces for participation are strictly limited. Visit https://t.co/JSarP7ibnO today.

📍 Location: Abuja, Nigeria

📅 Event Dates: 30th – 31st July 2026
⚠️ Registration Deadline: 30th June 2026 (or until spaces fill up!)

If you are a health minister, medical professional, researcher, NGO representative, or community leader, this is your platform to influence the roadmap of African primary healthcare.

🔗 SECURE YOUR PASS TODAY

Don't miss your chance to be in the room where the future of African health is shaped

@officialSKSM @muhammadpate @SalakoIziaq @DrSalmaAnas @Muyi_Aina @Dr_JeanKaseya @docthakker @laktarr001 @ohanyidof @nsengimanajp @nkatachuku @ltsague @pbasinga @MagdaNRobalo @UjuRochas @MichelSidibe @koaichsu @MuntaqaSadiq @nsanzimanasabin @HarryBanigo @AtokiMories @PavelUrsu

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

On my way to #DRC.

Ebola is back. Ituri province is bearing the brunt. I will be on the ground with our @WHO teams, partners, and the extraordinary health workers who have never stopped fighting, all working under the leadership of the Government of DRC.

16 times, this country has defeated Ebola. The 17th will be no different. But we must act now, together.

[Africa.com @Africa_com]

Who actually gets in?

This week Washington quietly expanded its refugee program for white South Africans while tightening travel restrictions from Ebola-affected countries in Central and East Africa. At the same time, the African Development Bank’s annual meetings in Brazzaville sent a sharp message to donors in an increasingly fragmented world, and the final countdown on AGOA continues.

These moves aren’t random. They reveal a narrowing, more selective vision for America’s relationship with Africa.

Full piece here: https://t.co/RstwEh95y7

[Africa.com @Africa_com]

South African Mint just dropped something special: The African Range — its first high-relief coin collection, sculpted from original works by acclaimed artist Dylan Lewis.

Debut series captures the cheetah’s hunt in stunning detail across five coins.

The standout? A 1 oz gold coin paired with a miniature Lewis bronze statue.

Fine art meets numismatics. Pure craftsmanship.

https://t.co/mcLQPshI9J

[Dr Francis Ohanyido, FAPH ⚕️ @ohanyidof]

An important step, @UgandaMediaCent towards a community centered approach and community health literacy (CHL).

CHL is key in epidemics, and the media is a powerful frontline ally. As. It is a core, actionable strategy. Key tenets of @WAIPH_News definition of CHL include:

i. Grassroots Empowerment
Equipping local populations—especially in rural or marginalized areas, with the knowledge to navigate healthcare services and make informed health decisions.

ii. Combating Misinformation
Using strategic communication and awareness-raising to dispel dangerous myths, which is critical during epidemic responses and disease outbreaks.

iii. Community Trust
Leveraging trusted voices (such as community leaders, Civil Society Organisations, and the media) to "simplify the science" of public health so it is culturally relevant and actionable for everyone.

iv. A "Whole-of-Society" Approach
Integrating community health literacy into national health security systems to build long-term population resilience against chronic illnesses and infectious diseases.
@DianaAtwine @africacdc @DrTedros @ProfJanabi @WHOAFRO @iphfonline @WHO @TheWaaph @official_WACERM

[Uganda Media Centre @UgandaMediaCent]

All media houses are required to dedicate at least thirty (30) minutes of prime-time programming daily to public education and sensitization on Ebola prevention - @DianaAtwine - Permanent Secretary @MinofHealthUG | #HealthUG