WHO African Region

Official X account of the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa - WHO/AFRO

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Millions of people across Africa live with hepatitis without knowing it.

Know your status. Get tested.

Early diagnosis enables timely care and treatment.

Learn more about hepatitis👉🏿 https://t.co/eJw6E5nHyS

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Vaccines save lives.

Here’s how @WHO helps ensure vaccine safety. 👇🏾

Together for health. #StandWithScience 💙

#ViralFactsAfrica
@viralfacts

[OMS RDC @OMSRDCONGO]

A Kisangani, une cinquantaine d’armateurs renforcent leurs connaissances sanitaires dans la province de la Tshopo🇨🇩. Objectif : prévenir & lutter contre le virus #Bundibugyo grâce à l’initiative Fleuve sans #Ebola, pour protéger les communautés & freiner la propagation du virus.

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

⚠️ #Hepatitis B and C can be transmitted through the reuse of needles or sharing of sharp instruments.

Stay safe and always use NEW needles!

Learn more about hepatitis 👉🏿 https://t.co/eJw6E5nHyS

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

We are seeing encouraging signs that we are gaining ground against #Ebola in the #DRC.

But to slow this outbreak and stop it, we need more resources. We are grateful to all donors who have supported the response. More support is urgently needed.

Full update ⬇️

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Sexual self-care interventions can help people make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.

From HIV self-testing and pregnancy tests to HPV self-sampling, these evidence-based interventions can expand access to care while complementing support from health workers and health systems.

Learn more 👉🏿 https://t.co/T6qA124Ech

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

🐍 Today is Snakebite Awareness Day.

Every snakebite should be treated as a medical emergency. Knowing what to do can save a life. Learn how to respond to a snakebite — and stay away from ssssnakes! https://t.co/z4jTRs7NA0

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

The Dementia Regional Intercountry Workshop has concluded in Nairobi, with renewed commitment to advancing dementia prevention, diagnosis, care and support.

Watch the key takeaways and read the full press release to learn more. 👇🏿
https://t.co/U8qshSxVDf

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Dr Djemba Jean-Marie, a field epidemiologist, supports surveillance teams in investigating alerts and monitoring contacts. Everyone exposed to an #Ebola case is followed for 21 days to rapidly detect any symptoms and help interrupt transmission.

With more than 15 years of experience in Ebola response, he helps strengthen surveillance in areas facing community reluctance and security constraints.

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Correct and consistent use of a female or male #condom means you can enjoy sex while
🤰🏾preventing unintended pregnancy
🛡️preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections

https://t.co/eo6z8BUe78

[OMS RDC @OMSRDCONGO]

De passage à Buta, la Rep de @OMSRDCONGO @anne_anciiaWHO a réaffirmé le soutien de l'OMS contre le virus #Bundibugyo dans le #Bas_Uélé 🇨🇩. ​Priorités pour stopper le virus & sauver des vies: axe Buta-Titule, transport d'échantillons, renforcement de la logistique ainsi qu'un CTE.

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

What will success on #UHC ultimately look like?

Not simply plans or frameworks, but measurable results in countries and meaningful improvements in people’s lives.

A call to move from planning to implementation as countries take the outcomes of Lomé forward.

#HealthForAll

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

As countries leave Lomé and take forward the outcomes of the Regional Technical Meeting on #UHC, the focus now turns to what comes next.

Time to translate #UHC commitments into concrete action.

#HealthForAll

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Diagnostics are essential to bring outbreaks under control. @WHO, @AfricaCDC and @UNITAID launched the BRIDGE-Access initiative (Bundibugyo Response for Improving Diagnostic Global Equitable Access) in the #DRC to generate evidence on how diagnostic tests perform against #Ebola caused by Bundibugyo virus, aiming to help countries make informed decisions about which tools to adopt and deploy and bring diagnosis closer to affected communities.

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Three days of discussions in Lomé have concluded with a clear direction for accelerating #UHC in the WHO African Region.

Countries identified 5 strategic shifts for action by 2030, with stronger #PrimaryHealthCare at the centre. Now, the focus is on turning priorities into country action.

[WHOMalawi @WHOMalawi]

Ahead of the cholera season, @WHOMalawi Rep a.i. Dr Njuguna handed over essential IPC supplies to QECH, with support from @eu_echo.
Investing in preparedness today is far more effective than responding to a crisis tomorrow.
#CholeraPreparedness #HealthSecurity #Malawi #ECHO

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Tonight, our Regional Office in Brazzaville glows in orange for #WorldPatientSafetyDay.

From diagnosis to treatment and long-term care, people living with noncommunicable diseases deserve safe, quality care at every step of their health journey.

Safe care for life! 🧡