Marian Roberts

Communication Officer @WHOSouthAfrica |Tweets are my own views.
Humanitarian photographer | Empathetic storyteller | Activist | Relief worker

[WHO South Africa @WHOSouthAfrica]

Happy #InternationalWomensDay 🇿🇦🌍 Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL women & girls. At @WHOSouthAfrica, women across our team help build healthier futures for all. We celebrate the dedication, leadership & resilience of women & girls. #IWD2026 @WHO @WHOAFRO

[Every Woman @EveryWoman_Org]

This #InternationalWomensDay, we stand with women and girls everywhere under the global call for Rights, Justice, Action - For ALL Women and Girls.

Ending violence against women and girls can only be achieved through collective action.

#EveryWoman #ForAllWomenAndGirls #IWD2026

[WHO South Africa @WHOSouthAfrica]

Now online: @WHOSouthAfrica Q4 2025 Newsletter 📰🇿🇦
A snapshot of key moments and collaboration with government and partners to promote health, provide support and protect communities across South Africa 🤝🛡️
Read the full edition: https://t.co/jWdXMoGDsR
@WHOAFRO @WHO

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 10–13% of women of reproductive age. Yet, up to 70% of women with PCOS worldwide remain undiagnosed.

PCOS is the most common cause of anovulation and a leading cause of infertility. Learn more about PCOS and its symptoms👉🏿 https://t.co/Ja2ubB04R2

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

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[Marian Roberts @themoaroberts]

@alaribeesther Congrats Esther !

[WHO South Africa @WHOSouthAfrica]

South Africa proudly hosted the launch of @WHOAFRO’s first-ever Prototype Competency-Based Curricula for 10 key health professions, supported by @GlobalFund paving the way for confident, job-ready health workers across Africa and stronger, more resilient health systems.

[WHO South Africa @WHOSouthAfrica]

@WHO Director-General @DrTedros warmly welcomed by Deputy President @PMashatile at the Official Opening of the @g20org Summit in Johannesburg reinforcing South Africa’s leadership and our shared commitment to solidarity, equity and stronger global health systems.

[WHO South Africa @WHOSouthAfrica]

@WHO Director-General @DrTedros is in South Africa ahead of the @g20org Leaders’ Summit.

Today he joined global leaders and partners at the @GlobalFund Replenishment Summit in Johannesburg convening heads of state and government where over US $11.3 billion was pledged to strengthen the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria.

[United Nations in South Africa @UNinSouthAfrica]

The future of #AI isn't just about technology—it's about people. That's why we're hosting a @UN Communications Group (UNCG) AI training session today, aligned with the UN's Framework for Responsible AI Use.

Because governing AI for humanity starts with understanding it.

[WHO South Africa @WHOSouthAfrica]

The @g20org Health Ministers’ Meeting concluded in Limpopo where Ministers, delegates, and global health leaders engaged in critical discussions on strengthening health systems, improving access to quality healthcare, and advancing Universal Health Coverage.

@WHO continues to work with countries and partners to build resilient, equitable, and people-centred health systems for all.

[Shenaaz El-Halabi @ShenaazEl]

Wrapping up the @g20org Empowerment of Women Ministerial — an inspiring exchange on advancing women’s health, equal pay & leadership.

Women’s empowerment and #UniversalHealthCoverage go hand in hand — healthy women build healthier, stronger societies. #G20 #WomensHealth

[WHO South Africa @WHOSouthAfrica]

Today’s @g20org Empowerment of Women Working Group Ministerial Meeting reaffirmed strong commitments to advance women’s health, equal pay, inclusive leadership, & gender-responsive policies.

@WHO joins partners and Member States in promoting gender equality as a foundation for sustainable development and resilient health systems.

[WHO South Africa @WHOSouthAfrica]

Congratulations to South Africa🇿🇦 for becoming the first African country to register the twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, Lenacapavir (LEN), a milestone in HIV prevention & health innovation.
This breakthrough brings us closer to ending AIDS as a public health threat.
👉https://t.co/XGOLTdjFvW

[WHO South Africa @WHOSouthAfrica]

Join @WHO and partners at the #PHA4GE & #IPSNForum2025 27–29 Oct in Cape Town🇿🇦 for a high-level panel on Investment & Funding for Pathogen Genomic Surveillance.

Exploring sustainable financing, governance & partnerships to strengthen global genomic surveillance.

[WHO South Africa @WHOSouthAfrica]

We’re honoured to welcome @WHOAFRO Regional Director, @ProfJanabi on his first official visit to South Africa!
Over the next few days, @ProfJanabi will engage with national counterparts, partners, health facilities to strengthen collaboration & join the #CPHIA2025 towards advancing Africa’s path to self-reliance and universal health coverage

[Diplomacy South Africa @diplomacy_sa]

Welcoming Prof. Mohamed Janabi to South Africa! His visit strengthens WHO’s partnership with national health leaders & sets the stage for #CPHIA2025, driving Africa’s journey to universal health coverage.
📷WHO in South Africa @WHOSouthAfrica @UNinSouthAfrica
#HealthForAll #WHOAfrica

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

In South Africa 🇿🇦 ahead of #CPHIA2025 and for high-level engagements with government and partners.

I look forward to meaningful dialogue that will help shape stronger health systems and a healthier future for all Africans.

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

A pleasure to meet South Africa’s Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

We discussed the country’s current efforts across priority health areas and our collaboration in advancing national and regional health goals.

@WHO remains a committed partner in supporting South Africa’s efforts to build a stronger, fairer health system for all.

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

Truly inspiring visit to the Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI) facility at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria.

Encouraging to witness how national investment in research and innovation is driving better health service delivery and strengthening systems.

Thank you to @HealthZA for facilitating this important visit.