To promote breastfeeding, women everywhere need paid maternity leave. ✅At least 18 weeks, preferably 6 months+ ✅Paid time off for breastfeeding or expressing milk upon returning to work Maternity protections improve women & children’s health & wellbeing after birth.

Breastfeeding protects infants against illnesses & malnutrition. It reduces mum’s risk of diabetes, obesity & some cancers. WHO recommends: ✅ Start breastfeeding immediately after birth ✅ Breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months & continue until the child is over 2 years

The Government of 🇿🇼 has officially declared an end to a cholera outbreak that began on 12 February 2023. World Health Organization (WHO) commends the Govt for its leadership during the response & will continue to collaborate on strengthening water & sanitation infrastructure. More bit.ly/3WDlHbu

Each and every day, health workers, our frontline heroes, are tirelessly delivering immunization services, protecting our communities & saving lives, delivering #HealthForAll! And today, we honour our #heroes. Happy #HeroesDay Zimbabwe 🇿🇼!!

🚨 BREAKING: World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing #mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). A public health emergency of international concern is the 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐓 alert level under international health law. Learn more➡️ : who.int/news/item/14-0…

The detection & rapid spread of a new clade of mpox in eastern DRC, its detection in neighboring countries that had not previously reported mpox& the potential for further spread within Africa & beyond is very worrying Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus WHO director general WHO Zimbabwe Ministry of HealthZW

#DidYouKnow People with #mpox may experience all or only a few symptoms. #Mpox illness typically lasts 2-4 weeks. If you have a new or unexplained rash or other symptoms such as fever, muscle pain or rash on your face, groin, palms, contact a healthcare provider & get checked!!

#Mpox 🔴If you notice a new rash, especially on your face, groin, palms, or anywhere else, and have other symptoms like fever or muscle pain, don't wait! Contact a healthcare provider right away. #mpoxawareness

Today, Ministry of HealthZW w/support from WHO Zimbabwe is finalizing the country’s #mpox Readiness and Response Plan that will guide prevention, early detection & response. This will assist in ensuring public health measures are maintained to minimize the risk of spread & the loss of life

WHO Zimbabwe 2023 Annual Report is out and one of the key achievements is Zimbabwe reporting a significant boost in routine immunization coverage💉reaching close to half a million children. #HealthForAll is possible! Read more: bit.ly/4dxiXnk

As we scale up response to the #mpox outbreak, we need to work together across countries and continents to raise awareness, mobilize resources and increase preparedness of health systems and countries to contain the spread of the virus.

Not sure of what to do when you have #mpox? ✅Isolate yourself & talk to your health care provider ✅Notify close contacts or share contact details with your health care provider ✅Avoid sex or being intimate until your symptoms have resolved & cleared by a medical professional.

74th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa: Day 2 - Part 1 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Here's what you need to know about the #mpox outbreak in multiple African countries. Share this with your friends and family to keep them informed! #ViralFactsAfrica Viral Facts Africa

What is the #Mpox? What are some of its symptoms & how can the virus be transmitted? #ViralFactsAfrica Viral Facts Africa WHO African Region Ministry of HealthZW

It was a great honor to present the impact of the MPTF grant UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office on Zimbabwe AMR program and to share AMR success stories at the G20 meeting held in Natal, Brazil WHO Zimbabwe WHO African Region World Health Organization (WHO) FAO Southern Africa FAO in Africa Food and Agriculture Organization The Fleming Fund World Organisation for Animal Health in Africa World Organisation for Animal Health Global Leaders Group on AMR Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP)