Action for Global Health

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[Amref Health Africa @Amref_Worldwide]

What makes the current #Ebola outbreak different?
It is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, a rare variant for which there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.

So, what does this mean for Africa's preparedness and response?

⬇️Watch the insights by @daktari1

#Ebola #Amref4HealthSecurity #GlobalHealth
@WHO @WHOAFRO @AfricaCDC

[Telegraph Global Health Security @TelGlobalHealth]

A suspected mpox outbreak has hit Sudan’s war-ravaged Darfur region, threatening hundreds of thousands of people living in overcrowded displacement camps, aid groups say.

At least 200 suspected mpox cases have been identified across five towns in the remote Jebel Marra region, a rugged mountain range in central Darfur.

Francesco Lanino, @save_children's deputy country director in Sudan, said the outbreak has been fuelled by the ongoing conflict, which has devastated healthcare and restricted aid access.

“We really think the number [of cases] is much, much higher,” he told The Telegraph

[Jenny Chapman @JennyChapman]

In the DRC last week, I saw the work being done by our partners to try and contain the deeply troubling Ebola outbreak and protect communities.

The massive scale of the challenge should not be underestimated.

The UK will continue to support the African-led response.

[Dr Sania Nishtar @SaniaNishtar]

Today we can announce that @Gavi will make up to US$ 50 million available through its First Response Fund to support the response to the ongoing Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak. While we are some way off having a safe and effective vaccine against Bundibugyo virus, we need to act now to ensure that once vaccine candidates are ready manufacturers are in a position to start producing doses at scale. This, as well as ensuring emergency funds are on hand to support outbreak response and protect routine immunisation services in the communities impacted, is exactly what our First Response Fund was designed for: https://t.co/8iamJj4SAp

[Action for Global Health @AFGHnetwork]

Last week’s #GlobalPartnershipsConference put partnership at the centre of the conversation.

But if partnership is to mean anything, it must be shaped by those already doing the work.

[Amref Health Africa @Amref_Worldwide]

Hellen represents the millions of dedicated health workers across #Africa who are critical to their communities. Despite their commitment, Africa faces a severe shortage. If current trends persist, the continent will be short of 6.1 million healthcare workers by 2030. This gap will leave many without access to essential care, from routine check-ups to emergency interventions during crises such as #Ebola outbreaks in the DRC, Uganda, South Sudan, and neighbouring countries.

Learn more about the urgent need for additional health workers in Africa: https://t.co/NLbS7aVUcG

#AHAIC2027 @WHO @AfricaCDC @AFGHnetwork @AHAIC_Amref

[Unlimit Health @unlimit_health]

On #AfricaDay, we celebrate country leadership driving progress to #beatNTDs.

We are proud to partner with countries, through initiatives such as SNAPs, which are strengthening country capacity to develop context specific and tailored interventions. 🌍
https://t.co/sWTiBpAmdT

[Action for Global Health @AFGHnetwork]

Africa will be short of 6.1 million healthcare workers by 2030.

Health equity starts with the people who deliver care.

On #AfricaDay, Dr George Kimathi of @Amref_Worldwide writes for us on why investing in health workers matters more than ever. ⤵️

https://t.co/6cNfENdK7H

[SciDev.Net @SciDevNet]

“We have no choice, it is our oath.” Health workers in DRC say they are treating suspected Ebola patients despite shortages of PPE and medical supplies during the Bundibugyo outbreak.
https://t.co/tYo4n4Jhxz

[Action for Global Health @AFGHnetwork]

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[Action for Global Health @AFGHnetwork]

The #Ebola outbreak in #DRC is another reminder that top-down responses don’t build resilience.

Equitable partnerships do.

As this powerful reporting from @newhumanitarian highlights, responses that bypass local systems can create dependency rather than preparedness.

[Results UK @resultsuk]

📝 Read Sunit Bagree's latest blog on the findings of his 'Trading Hunger' report, and the ties between illicit financial flows and child undernutrition.

This time written for @SussexUni School of Global Studies.

https://t.co/Js0bkIAWoJ

[Action for Global Health @AFGHnetwork]

“The strongest international relationships are built on mutual contribution, not one-way obligation.”

As the #GlobalPartnershipsConference continues, @BeccyCooper4Lab writes for @LabourList on what genuine global partnership should look like. ⤵️

https://t.co/aetBWyTl4D

[International Development Committee @CommonsIDC]

The UK aid watchdog @icai_uk has today released a report warning of mounting global pressures as the UK reshapes its approach to aid – a lot of which we agree with.

Head to our website to read Chair @SarahChampionMP’s comment in full: https://t.co/GpTSp45dmh

[Coalition for Global Prosperity @BritainLeads]

🏥Ebola is spreading in the DRC. Aid budgets are being cut. These two things are not unrelated.

Our Advisory Council member Sir @StephenROBrien - former UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator - said it plainly this week on @thetimes : cutting development funding leaves less to build on when crisis hits. It's a false economy.

[Malaria No More UK @malarianomoreuk]

We're at the Global Partnerships Conference this week! 🌍
Visit us in the marketplace to explore our malaria toolboxes — from the tools controlling the disease today to the innovations that can #EndMalaria

[Action for Global Health @AFGHnetwork]

#WHA79 isn’t just about formal sessions — it’s about strengthening collaboration. 🤝

Good to connect with colleagues from across our network this week, including @Sightsavers, @malarianomoreuk and @WCRF_UK.

[Action for Global Health @AFGHnetwork]

We’re at #WHA79! 🌍

Looking forward to engaging in discussions on stronger health systems, equitable partnerships and the future of #GlobalHealth cooperation.

[Jenny Chapman @JennyChapman]

The news of a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is highly concerning.

We're providing @WHO with £1m to help contain the outbreak.

It is crucial for our shared security that there is a swift and effective response, enabled by full humanitarian access.

[Malaria Consortium @FightingMalaria]

At a #WorldMalariaDay event in #Togo, on 9 May, government officials & partners reaffirmed their commitment to #MalariaElimination.

Discussions inc. scaling up #vaccination, expanding net distribution, improving sanitation & strengthening preventive treatment for pregnant women.