The #ClimateCrisis threatens to undo the last 5️⃣0️⃣ years of #Africa's progress! Just like #CHAC2024, WHO African Region focus in #COP29 next week will be ensuring #Health remains central to every climate discussion & policy decision. Watch our #CHAC2024 highlights↘️.

Africa faces an escalating burden of climate-sensitive diseases, with increasing transmission of vector- and waterborne illnesses. Human activities and stressed ecosystems have created new opportunities for these diseases to emerge and spread. We urge immediate, collective

On #WorldChildrensDay, read how #Namibia is protecting children from violence. Health authorities have trained 37 health and social workers to implement the World Health Organization (WHO) clinical handbook on child maltreatment, to care for survivors and build safer communities. bit.ly/4fVAV3x

🗓️ Happy New Year 2⃣0⃣2⃣5⃣!!! Here's to a happier and healthier year ahead.

DYK? Cervical cancer is highly preventable and one of the most treatable cancers if detected early. 💙 Seek medical care if you notice any of these symptoms. 👇🏿 #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth

Today, we crossed another milestone at WHO African Region in our collective efforts towards equitable health leadership: 5 remarkable women health experts joined the Mwele Malecela Mentorship Programme for women in the fight against #NTDs. We remain strongly committed to promoting

Sincere thanks for the appreciation I received today at the ongoing 156th session of World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board in #Geneva. What an immense privilege it has been to lead World Health Organization (WHO) in the African region. It has been an honour to work alongside dedicated colleagues, partners and communities

Today I held my final town hall with WHO African Region colleagues. I am deeply grateful for the extraordinary team that has made this journey unforgettable. Every milestone of the last 10 years, every challenge overcome—we did it together. Thank you. It is bittersweet to say goodbye,

Today at the pre-#AHAIC2025 press briefing, WHO African Region’s Dr Adelheid Onyango stressed the urgency of #ClimateAction. Though responsible for <4% of global CO₂ emissions, African nations bear a disproportionate share of the negative impacts of global warming. Climate-driven health risks

Great to be back in Rwanda for the Africa Health Agenda International Conference #AHAIC2025 which WHO African Region is hosting with Amref Health Africa, Africa CDC & Ministry of Health | Rwanda.   Looking forward to engaging with partners & friends on science & solutions from the  continent!

At #AHAIC2025, WHO African Region's Dr Dr Adelheid Onyango highlighted solutions to the challenges undermining Africa’s efforts to meaningfully engage in climate policy, emphasizing the need for collaborating with communities. "We need to create a social contract with our communities, committing

C’est parti pour la célébration de la #JournéeMondialeDeLaSanté à #Brazzaville ! OMS Congo reste engagée auprès du Ministère de la Santé et de la Population Congo 🇨🇬 à promouvoir la #santé de tous. Ce 6 avril 2025, avec le #WalkTheTalk, nous avons rappelé que chaque naissance saine est un avenir rempli d’espoir.

🚨 Africa accounts for 24% of global road deaths, with pedestrians tragically representing 30% of these fatalities. Efforts to improve road safety regulations are saving lives, thanks to crucial support from partners such as Bloomberg Philanthropies. #RoadSafetyWeek #MakeWalkingSafe

LIVE: Opening of the 78th World Health Assembly with Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. #WHA78 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Our Big congratulations to Mauritius! Awarded the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General's Special Recognition for its bold tobacco control efforts — from public smoking bans to plain packaging and more. A global champion. A first in Africa. #NoTobaccoDay #WHA78 #TobaccoControl #WHO

A mother. A child. A life saved. Timely access to safe blood can mean the difference between life and death. Donate blood. Be someone’s lifeline. #WorldBloodDonorDay2025 #BloodSavesLives

Save the date for the regional webinar: 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 📅 30 July 2025 🕒 13:00–14:30 (Brazzaville time) 🔗 shorturl.at/gmSp6 📢 Join us to explore key findings, share lifesaving practices, and drive action to prevent drowning.

PEN-Plus is transforming how care for severe noncommunicable diseases is delivered in Africa — bringing treatment for conditions like #Type1Diabetes closer to home. At #ICPPA2025, country leaders, health experts, advocates & partners like WHO African Region and NCDI Poverty Network

It’s World Breastfeeding Week! Breastfeeding provides the perfect nutrition for babies and a healthy beginning - with benefits that last for life. From maternity leave to trained counsellors, let’s ensure every mum gets the breastfeeding support she needs!

📍 Lusaka is ready! From 25–27 August 2025, African health ministers will gather in Zambia 🇿🇲 for the WHO African Region Regional Committee for Africa to deliberate & endorse resolutions to secure the health of the people of Africa. On the agenda: health financing, universal coverage,