ChrisTamal

Field Epidemiologist/Data Analysts/Public Health

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

Thanks to @Pandemic_Fund, together with @_GHSofficial and partners, we are reviewing the draft Integrated Sample Referral System (ISRS) Guidelines.

This will establish a standardized national framework for safe specimen referral and strengthen pandemic preparedness.

[Francis Kasolo @KasoloFrancis]

Proud to join @WHOAFRO RD Pr Janabi & colleagues WHO Representatives from countries neighbouring DRC at the SADC Ministers of Health & Finance Meeting in Harare. Discussions focused on strengthening Ebola readiness & building resilient health systems. #SDG3 @WHOEthiopia

[ChrisTamal @TamalChris]

@KasoloFrancis @WHOAFRO @WHOEthiopia Great

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

The Heads of Polio Laboratories from Ibadan, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe are currently in Ghana for a specialized training programme @NMIMR_UG.

Today, they paid a courtesy call on Dr. @BrakaFiona to brief her on the mission's progress and key training highlights.

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

@WHO is committed to promoting the physical and mental health of all staff.

Today, we embarked on our monthly #WalkTheTalk to raise awareness about the importance of physical activity to good health & wellbeing.

Remember to keep an active life for improved health

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

Reliable access to safe water is critical for a safe and effective #Ebola response.

On the ground in Bunia 🇨🇩, @WHO teams are putting in place a potable water supply system at the Ebola treatment centre to strengthen infection prevention and control. This infrastructure will continue to serve communities beyond the current outbreak response.

We are working tirelessly alongside national authorities and partners to protect communities and end this outbreak.

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

It’s Day 2 of Dr @BrakaFiona’s tour in the North East Region.

Today, we are at Binde Hospital in the Bunkpurugu/Nakpanduri District.

Here, the team is engaging health workers to learn more about their work and the realities they navigate in delivering essential health services.

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

Took a tour of Dr Kalebi Labs in Nairobi, Kenya’s first private highly specialized national and international referral laboratory.

This ultramodern homegrown laboratory features Africa’s first-of-its-kind total lab automation system, alongside advanced technologies supporting faster, high-quality diagnostics and stronger health systems.

This is the future of diagnostics, built right here in Kenya.

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

Participants at our #PRSEAH training are being taught through role play how Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment negatively affect victims.

The sessions are also strengthening participants’ ability to prevent, identify and respond to such incidents.

[ChrisTamal @TamalChris]

@WHOGhana @WHOAFRO @WHO @ProfJanabi @mohgovgh @_GHSofficial @BrakaFiona @GeorgeAnagli @George_Atiim @LuleLulefj @SallyOhene #PandemicFund

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

Experts and policymakers from across Africa are in Accra for a regional workshop on the governance of emerging genetic biocontrol agents.

The workshop is piloting the WHO–OECD Toolkit to strengthen governance and policy for innovative technologies to combat diseases.

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

Thanks to @Pandemic_Fund, we are working with @_GHSofficial to complete the design specifications for the procurement & installation of biorepositories.

This will strengthen sample storage & genomic surveillance, enhancing Ghana’s capacity for pandemic preparedness & response.

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

Today, we donated test kits to @NMIMR_UG to evaluate the clinical performance of three novel rapid diagnostic tests for Mpox.

The recommended kits will strengthen decentralized testing & improve turnaround time, supporting faster detection & response.

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

It is always an honour to welcome @WHOAFRO Director, @ProfJanabi, to @WHOGhana .

From warm interactions to inspiring words, he thanked staff for their hard work & encouraged everyone to keep pushing forward in support of Ghana’s health agenda & healthier communities for all.

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

The 2nd Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum comes to a close today.

The closing ceremony is underway, bringing together stakeholders and partners to reaffirm commitments to investing in, protecting and strengthening Africa’s health workforce for the future. #PlanTrainRetain

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

When @BrakaFiona paid a courtesy call on His Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, she conveyed @WHO’s appreciation for his longstanding support to health.

His Majesty reaffirmed his commitment to continue working with @WHO to improve health outcomes.

Watch this video for more⬇️

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

Still in the spirit of #WorldHealthDay, we joined @UNinGhana and partners for a health walk and aerobics session.

Good health begins with simple daily choices;
🏃stay active
🧑‍🍳eat well, and
🚴‍♀️prioritize your wellbeing

Take a step today for a healthier life.

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

"This Joint UNDP–WHO programme will strengthen Ghana’s digital health ecosystem, advancing AI governance, safeguarding health data, and empowering a workforce ready to deliver people-centred care" ~ @BrakaFiona, @WHOGhana Rep the launch the joint #AI Programme.

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

Ghana is advancing Free #PHC as a pathway to #UHC.

We join @mohgovgh, Development Partners and stakeholders to align on policy direction, key design issues and priority support areas to strengthen access, reduce financial barriers and build a resilient health system.

[WHO Ghana @WHOGhana]

We engaged a team from Japan National Institute for Infectious Diseases.

The team was in Ghana to supervise a Phase II clinical trials of Lassa Fever Vaccine.

Discussion focused on opportunities for collaboration in advancing Ghana's drive in local vaccine manufacturing.