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The partnership between OMS Afrique, Africa CDC, EU HERA and African countries strengthens our genomic sequencing capabilities for a rapid response to epidemics. We are investing in our national laboratories for enhanced public health. Pasteur Network Yap Boum Ministère de la Santé et de la Population - RCA
🌱 Act for a healthier world!
Discover how nutrition, pollution, and lifestyle choices impact our well-being in the 'Better Health and Physical Activity' category at our #Film4Health festival.
🎬 Watch, comment, and share! bit.ly/3TOvsCq #HealthForAll
With support from EU HERA, WHO African Region is enhancing the genomic sequencing capacities of the national laboratory Laboratoire national de Centrafrique in Bangui, Central African Republic🇨🇫.
This support will facilitate improved disease surveillance and response.
#RCA236
#HERA
#EU4Health
Deeply honoured for the lifetime achievement award by the Medical Women’s International Association received on my behalf by Dr Nathan Bakyaita , World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Zambia. It’s my sincere hope that this recognition will inspire young women to pursue careers in public health!
Let’s prevent #AntimicrobialResistance by using antibiotics responsibly 💊 and ONLY when prescribed by a health practitioner.
Learn more➡️: afro.who.int/ResistAMR
#ResistAMR
.WHO African Region is actively on the ground supporting the #KenyaFloods response.
We delivered over 12 tons of medical supplies to Kenya Red Cross, strengthening government and partner efforts.
#KenyaFloods
Take caution:
➡️🦟Outbreak of mosquito-related diseases - Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya & Rift Valley Fever
➡️💧Use water from safe sources – floods may have compromised regular water
➡️🏥Seek treatment immediately for any health issue from the nearest health facility
In #Comoros , inadequate water, sanitation & health facilities has led to a widespread cholera outbreak.
Martin Griffiths has allocated $1 million from CERF - The UN's emergency fund to support our partners, UNICEF & World Health Organization (WHO), in their efforts to assist the most vulnerable people.
#InvestInHumanity
With support from EU HERA, WHO African Region is enhancing genomic sequencing capacity in six countries in the African region, including Central African Republic🇨🇫.
Yesterday, our experts assessed needs at Inst. Pasteur Bangui for this crucial technology in disease surveillance and response.
🌍 Health stories on your screens!
Dive into our #Film4Health festival showcasing films on mental health, chronic diseases, and more under Universal Health Coverage.
🎬 Watch, comment, and share! bit.ly/3J6wPYa #HealthForAll
😷 #AirPollution is a silent killer, increasing the risk of serious health issues such as:
‼️ Stroke
‼️ Asthma
‼️ Heart Disease
‼️ Lung Cancer
We must take #ClimateAction for cleaner, healthier communities.
The MOU signed between WHO Tanzania & the non-state actors today, is not only formalizing the partnership for health but also committing to a shared vision of:
➡️Strengthening health systems
➡️Disease prevention & control
➡️Health promotion & education &
➡️Research & innovation
🤝Today, WHO handed over 12.68 tons of medicines & health supplies to Kenya Red Cross for distribution to Nairobi's Mathare, Dandora & Kibera areas.
✅Capable of reaching 252,300 individuals, these supplies are part of WHO’s support for Ministry of Health response to the flood crisis.
Meet our 1️⃣1️⃣ non- state actors who have successfully signed a 2 year long partnership with World Health Organization (WHO).
Thanks to these hardworking industry players, we are moving closer towards the achievement of #UHC in Tanzania.
Congratulations!
#HealthForAll