Twite Mulunda, MPH

Advocate for public health rights, human rights, and civil rights

[Health Policy Watch @HealthPolicyW]

#Rwanda's success in containing its #Marburg outbreak underscores the essential role of international partnerships and a strong health system in containing human-animal outbreaks.

✍️@KerryCullinan11
@RwandaGov
@AfricaCDC
@DrTedros
@WOHCongress
https://t.co/DFXPp2UkeC

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

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.

[Dr Matshidiso Moeti @MoetiTshidi]

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

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

#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

[OMS Afrique @OMS_Afrique]

Les langues sont multiples mais la santé est universelle !

En cette journée mondiale de la #LangueMaternelle, partageons quelques conseils sur la santé.💪🏾

#NotreSantéNotrePriorité

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

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

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

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!

[Dr Matshidiso Moeti @MoetiTshidi]

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.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

#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

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

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

[Dr Matshidiso Moeti @MoetiTshidi]

.@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.

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

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

[World Health Organization Zambia @WHOZambia]

#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

[Dr Matshidiso Moeti @MoetiTshidi]

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.

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

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

[Dr Matshidiso Moeti @MoetiTshidi]

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.

[EndPolioNow @EndPolioNow]

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

[Dr Matshidiso Moeti @MoetiTshidi]

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

[EndPolioNow @EndPolioNow]

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 ♥

[Dr Matshidiso Moeti @MoetiTshidi]

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.