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The Regional Committee has endorsed the 2024โ€“2033 framework for climate-resilient and sustainable health systems in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region. Member States are urged to develop action plans, allocate resources, and integrate health impacts into all climate programs. Learn more:

The Regional Committee has endorsed the 2024โ€“2033 framework for climate-resilient and sustainable health systems in the <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> African Region. 
Member States are urged to develop action plans, allocate resources, and integrate health impacts into all climate programs. 
Learn more:
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There is a lack of information for consumers on how to dispose of antibiotics when they are not used, for example, when they expire or when a course is finished but there is still antibiotic left over bit.ly/47dluRg

There is a lack of information for consumers on how to dispose of antibiotics when they are not used, for example, when they expire or when a course is finished but there is still antibiotic left over bit.ly/47dluRg
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#SexualHealth is built on a positive and respectful approach to sexual relationships. It encompasses ๐Ÿ’ž Respect ๐Ÿ’ž Pleasure ๐Ÿ’ž Safety ๐Ÿ’ž Freedom from coercion, discrimination & violence bit.ly/45OMvZb

#SexualHealth is built on a positive and respectful approach to sexual relationships.

It encompasses
๐Ÿ’ž Respect
๐Ÿ’ž Pleasure
๐Ÿ’ž Safety
๐Ÿ’ž Freedom from coercion, discrimination &amp; violence

bit.ly/45OMvZb
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Most people with #mpox will recover within 2โ€“4 weeks with proper care. Follow these DOs and DON'Ts to protect yourself and others!

Most people with #mpox will recover within 2โ€“4 weeks with proper care. 

Follow these DOs and DON'Ts to protect yourself and others!
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The number of reported #cholera deaths increased by 71% in 2023, compared to 2022. Yes, you read it right: 71% Thatโ€™s equal to 4,000 deaths bit.ly/3Z5OgBk

The number of reported #cholera deaths increased by 71% in 2023, compared to 2022.

Yes, you read it right: 71%
Thatโ€™s equal to 4,000 deaths bit.ly/3Z5OgBk
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#Cholera is an acute intestinal infection spread through contaminated food and water. Communities with limited access to sanitation are most affected bit.ly/3Z5OgBk

#Cholera is an acute intestinal infection spread through contaminated food and water.

Communities with limited access to sanitation are most affected bit.ly/3Z5OgBk
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This week, Ministry of Health Division of Port Health Services with support from WHO Kenya conducted sensitization workshops on #Mpox for healthcare and non healthcare workers at Ports of Entry of @JKIA. and Wilson Airports. The screening of travellers has also been enhanced.

This week, <a href="/MOH_Kenya/">Ministry of Health</a> Division of Port Health Services with support from <a href="/WHOKenya/">WHO Kenya</a> conducted sensitization workshops on #Mpox for healthcare and non healthcare workers at Ports of Entry of @JKIA.  and Wilson Airports. The screening of travellers has also been enhanced.
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Many African countries have begun administering #malaria vaccines, but there's also a lot of misinformation circulating. Hereโ€™s what you should know ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ Viral Facts Africa

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The Ministry of Healthโ€™s Division of Mental Health, with support from the CDC and partners, is today launching the first National Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Common Mental Disorders! These guidelines will equip healthcare workers with the knowledge to provide

The Ministry of Healthโ€™s Division of Mental Health, with support from the CDC and partners, is today launching the first National Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Common Mental Disorders! These guidelines will equip healthcare workers with the knowledge to provide
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Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. If someone you know is having suicidal thoughts or talking about suicide, take it seriously. Watch for warning signs. Learn more about #SuicidePrevention ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ

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If you are worried that someone is at risk of suicide, here is what you can do:โฃ ๐Ÿ’™ Talk to them about how they are feelingโฃ ๐Ÿ’™ Encourage them to seek helpโฃ ๐Ÿ’™ Check in with them regularlyโฃ ๐Ÿ’™ If they are in immediate danger, contact the emergency services and do not leave

If you are worried that someone is at risk of suicide, here is what you can do:โฃ
๐Ÿ’™ Talk to them about how they are feelingโฃ
๐Ÿ’™ Encourage them to seek helpโฃ
๐Ÿ’™ Check in with them regularlyโฃ
๐Ÿ’™ If they are in immediate danger, contact the emergency services and do not leave
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Climate change is worsening cholera risks in Africa, despite the region contributing only 4% of global emissions. 7 of the 10 countries most vulnerable to its impacts are in Africa. A multi-sectoral response is key to health security. Read the latest report on the link between

Climate change is worsening cholera risks in Africa, despite the region contributing only 4% of global emissions. 7 of the 10 countries most vulnerable to its impacts are in Africa. A multi-sectoral response is key to health security.
Read the latest report on the link between
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WHO has prequalified the MVA-BN vaccine, the first vaccine against #mpox to be approved! This approval is a major step towards expanding access and reducing transmission in high-risk communities. bit.ly/3TrwK71

WHO has prequalified the MVA-BN vaccine, the first vaccine against #mpox to be approved!

This approval is a major step towards expanding access and reducing transmission in high-risk communities.

bit.ly/3TrwK71
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The final day of Kenyaโ€™s 2nd Joint External Evaluation (#JEE) to assess countryโ€™s capacities concluded on a high note today with closing remarks by Ministry of Health ๐‚๐’ ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐ƒ๐ž๐›๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ก ๐๐š๐ซ๐š๐ฌ๐š and World Health Organization (WHO)-Kenya Representative Dr Abdourahmane Diallo as well as the Director General

The final day of Kenyaโ€™s 2nd Joint External Evaluation (#JEE) to assess countryโ€™s capacities concluded on a high note today with closing remarks by <a href="/MOH_Kenya/">Ministry of Health</a> ๐‚๐’ ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐ƒ๐ž๐›๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ก ๐๐š๐ซ๐š๐ฌ๐š and <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>-Kenya Representative <a href="/dourahsante/">Dr Abdourahmane Diallo</a> as well as the Director General