Kevin Ousman

Public Health Strategy and Innovator #healthsecurity #humanitarian, diplomacy, strong advocate for #girls #womensempowerment and #mentalhealth #dad

[Kevin Ousman @kousman]

AGAIN! This isn't sheer ignorance by these communities,it's a trust failure. In Ituri's war zone, inadequate community engagement WILL fuel the virus & the conflict. Conflict/Cultural sensitivity is strategy, not a side note. @annesoy @WHO @MSF @WorldBankGroup @LarryMadowo @ifrc

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo https://t.co/FktIFk3ZAN

[Kevin Ousman @kousman]

@LarryMadowo Burning tents, Bodies seized. "White man's disease." This isn't ignorance it's a trust failure. In Ituri's war zone, inadequate community engagement fuels the virus, the conflict & mortality. Conflict/cultural sensitivity are part of strategy!
@LarryMadowo @WHO @MSF @AfricaCDC

[Kevin Ousman @kousman]

@LarryMadowo Burning tents, Bodies seized. "White man's disease." This isn't ignorance it's a trust failure. In Ituri's war zone, inadequate community engagement fuels the virus, the conflict & mortality. Conflict/cultural sensitivity are part of strategy!
@LarryMadowo @WHO @MSF @AfricaCDC

[Dr Matshidiso Moeti @MoetiTshidi]

Disinformation erodes trust in public health & puts lives in danger. I welcome @MinofHealthUG's statement debunking misleading claims on vaccines & health issues.

Let's all promote access to credible information for better health decisions.

Learn more➡️: https://t.co/4fKx9fcwHx

[Gabby Stern @gabbystern]

The international health laws have been amended and improved tonight by governments of the world, building on lessons and losses in health crises from COVID-19 to Ebola to mpox and beyond. May they be implemented in solidarity. My health and your health are inextricably linked.

[Chikwe Ihekweazu @Chikwe_I]

And we close #WHA77

What a historic World Health Assembly!

Grateful for being part of @WHO and such an amazing team across all 3 levels all working for a common goal for #HealthforAll

On Monday…we push again!

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

In an historic development, the #WHA77 today agreed a package of critical amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), and made concrete commitments to completing negotiations on a global pandemic agreement within a year.
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https://t.co/xp1DzubZB5

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Since @MoetiTshidi began her tenure as Regional Director, @WHOAFRO has been empowering its workforce for excellence, promoting gender equity & a respectful work environment.

We've made progress in increasing the number of female staff & achieving zero tolerance for abuse. #WHA77

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Today @WHOAFRO is honoured to host health ministers, partners & colleagues to celebrate 10 years of collaboration and achievements towards improving the health and well-being of the people of Africa.

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Live with Restream https://t.co/ldeJV6ZtOD

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Join us LIVE on X during #WHA77 for a side-event co-hosted by the Government of Sierra Leone, @gatesfoundation, and @WHOAFRO to celebrate public health progress in the African region, reflect on ways to address challenges, and accelerate progress towards health for all.

[Dr Matshidiso Moeti @MoetiTshidi]

What a great way to kick off the day! Today I joined colleagues, friends & families for an invigorating Walk the Talk #HealthForAll Challenge in Geneva ahead of the #WHA77. Regular physical activity has significant health benefits for hearts, bodies & minds. Let’s get moving!

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Join us live on X during the #WHA77 for a side-event co-hosted by the Government of Sierra Leone, @gatesfoundation and @WHOAFRO to celebrate public health progress in the African region, reflect on ways to address challenges & accelerate progress towards health for all.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

WHO statement on attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital and reported large-scale casualties

WHO strongly condemns the attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip. The hospital was operational, with patients, health and care givers, and internally displaced people sheltering there. Early reports indicate hundreds of fatalities and injuries.

The hospital was one of 20 in the north of the Gaza Strip facing evacuation orders from the Israeli military. The order for evacuation has been impossible to carry out given the current insecurity, critical condition of many patients, and lack of ambulances, staff, health system bed capacity, and alternative shelter for those displaced.

WHO calls for the immediate active protection of civilians and health care. Evacuation orders must be reversed. International humanitarian law must be abided by, which means health care must be actively protected and never targeted.

[Kevin Ousman @kousman]

#attacksonhealth is as low as humanity can get irrespective of geolocation, ethnicity or reasons advance to justify it. I am speaking for myself and as someone who came close to dying on the line of duty and had to bury fellow humanitarian colleagues.

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

The scale and speed of what’s unfolding in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel is bone-chilling.

The whole region is at a tipping point.
The violence must stop.

My statement:

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Devastated to learn about the deaths of 9 @UNRWA colleagues in Gaza. Our heartfelt condolences to their families and the whole UNRWA team. @WHO stands with you.

Civilians and humanitarians are #NotATarget and must be protected at all times.

[Dr Camilla Ducker @drclstbg]

Last night @SoceFallBirima , Director of the Global NTD Programme, WHO, received The National Order of the Lion Commander medal from His Excellency President @Macky_Sall for his incredible and ongoing contribution to global health. Congratulations 👏🏻
@PR_Senegal

[Ebba Kalondo @EbbaKalondo]

Highest national honour to a man who has served the Continent & the world fighting global pandemics, and now leads the global fight against neglected tropical diseases.@SoceFallBirima is a global health statesman,a pride to his country, #Senegal.I'm honoured to call him a friend.

[Shams Syed @Shams_Syed]

Specifics explained clearly by @mamun567 on mental health & psychosocial support as an entry point for #peace in #Somalia. Social cohesion enhanced. It is beyond a purely medical approach - societal approach required.