Today is #HPV Awareness Day!
Here are some facts about #HPV👇🏿
➡️HPV is the most common STI and is a necessary cause of cervical cancer.
➡️HPV is predominantly sexually transmitted.
➡️Cervical cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the African region.
Our commitment to #EndPolio is relentless. Over 1 billion #nopv2 doses administered globally in the last 3 years, translating innovation into health action.
In South Sudan, from this week, +3M children will receive the #nopv2vaccine.
Learn more👉🏿: https://t.co/w8l8DGbeKr
#Measles is a deadly viral disease that spreads through coughing & sneezing.
Although there is no specific antiviral treatment for the disease, the measles #vaccine protects you.
✅ Get vaccinated. It is safe and effective.
@viralfacts
Les langues sont multiples mais la santé est universelle !
En cette journée mondiale de la #LangueMaternelle, partageons quelques conseils sur la santé.💪🏾
#NotreSantéNotrePriorité
In the African region, people with disabilities are among the most vulnerable. To achieve Universal Health Care, we must remove all barriers, enhance accessibility, and ensure inclusivity in healthcare services.
#HealthForAll
Women can discover new treatments,
Women can pioneer medical research,
Women can lead in healthcare innovation,
Women can be what they want to be. 🧑🏾⚕️👩🏿🔬👩🏾🎓👩🏿⚕️🧑🏿🔬
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
It’s #WorldCancerDay!
We call on leaders to invest in cancer prevention & care. In #Africa, cancer burden is huge: over 800K new cases in 2022. Progress is being made, but urgent action is needed to boost access to prevention & screening services for early diagnosis & treatment.
#Measles vaccines are very effective - they prevent measles infection in almost all children who get vaccinated.
To protect your child, make sure their vaccines are up to date.
More information:
https://t.co/hh0rT9puga
It's #CervicalCancer Awareness Month.
Every woman should prioritize regular screening to detect pre-cancer changes in the cervix, which, if untreated, can develop into cervical #cancer.
Look out for signs like:
🚨Irregular or postmenopausal bleeding
🚨Increased vaginal discharge
.@WHO is concerned about the ongoing cholera outbreaks. We need urgent action, including increased vaccine production & ensuring improved #WASH. 12 African countries in acute phase, with recurrent cases over 2 years. We've sent +140 experts; $10M & +20 tons of emergency supplies.
Variant poliovirus continues to require robust outbreak response. @WHOAFRO is working hand in hand with countries to strengthen surveillance, lab sequencing capacity, cross-border coordination & to intensify vaccination drives to reach all children and #MakePolioHistory.
#EB154
#HappeningNow! Our vaccination team is in the field this morning providing support to the Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) campaign in Lusaka, a significant step in preventing & controlling the spread of cholera. Together, we can end cholera! #HealthForAll#OCV#Zambia#vaccineswork
Our collective vision remains clear: Africa must be prepared for the unpredictable, tackle the complexities of climate change, address conflicts & their consequences, and mitigate the impact of disease outbreaks that threaten our region.
It's official!
Cameroon🇨🇲 has now introduced the RTS,S malaria vaccine into its expanded vaccination programme, following a 4-dose schedule.
Baby Daniella is the first baby to be vaccinated!
#VaccinesWork
Polio remains a public health emergency of international concern.
Africa is stepping up efforts to stop variant polio transmission: 39 countries have rolled out the novel oral polio vaccine type 2, #nOPV2, protecting more children & accelerating progress to #MakePolioHistory.
Last week we celebrated the great news that nOPV2 had received WHO prequalification.
🤔Why is this such a big deal?
Our GPEI partner, @gavi shares 6️⃣ things you should know about this important tool in the fight to #EndPolio: https://t.co/NxXFzUsaO2
Immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases is gradually improving in the wake of the COVID-19 disruptions. Immunization against the 14 key #VPDs in 2022 is estimated to have averted 1.7 million future deaths in the African region.
#PBAC#vaccineswork
Female polio workers in Pakistan are making sure every child receives their polio vaccine, no matter the weather ❄ We cannot thank them enough for their bravery and commitment to protecting children and helping #EndPolio for good ♥
Huge congrats to @PresidentBio & the Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 government for launching the National Public Health Agency!
Thank you for the leadership & support for stronger health, emergency preparedness & response. @WHOAFRO is committed to supporting your efforts towards #HealthForAll.