I have arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly. I look forward to engaging with fellow Heads of State & Government in constructive discussions to advance Africa’s collective priorities, strengthen cooperation & shared progress.

It was a pleasure to participate earlier this week in a virtual webinar organized by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative recognizing the critical role women play in eradication efforts. As a Gender Champion for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, I underscored how women

Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating #EidAlFitr. Eid is about compassion, generosity, and solidarity. It is a time to support those in need, strengthen community bonds, and renew our shared commitment to wellbeing for all. As we celebrate, let us keep in our prayers all those

A $500 million commitment. Over 400 million children reached every year. Thanks to KSrelief, alongside partners, health workers and local leaders, we are building trust and protecting children at scale. #KSReliefGlobalImpact #EndPolio

At the Arab Conference at Harvard, I was glad to be a co-panalist with Dr Rita Hamad, professor at @HarvardCanSPH and the Harvard Pop Center (@HarvardPopCenter on bsky) Director, for a rich discussion on “Redefining Care Under Constraint”, a reality shaped today by the polycrisis of conflict, displacement,

Akira Miki, Rotary PolioPlus National Advocacy Advisor, and Dr. Shigeru Omi, Rotary Polio Eradication Ambassador, met with the Minister of Finance Satsuki Katayama and key stakeholders. We provided an update and expressed gratitude for Japan’s continued support of #EndPolio.

Inspired by the dedication of health workers like Ali Muhammad, showing up every day to ensure no child is left behind. In Pakistan, this commitment, led by national efforts, is bringing life-saving vaccines closer to communities and turning evidence into impact. World Health Organization (WHO) continues

Polio eradication is a global effort featuring many partners, governments, & donors – but health workers make this goal possible. This #WorldImmunizationWeek, let’s honor their dedication & compassion to not only #EndPolio but fight other diseases like measles and malaria.

A productive World Health Organization (WHO) engagement at #WHSNairobi2026, bringing together Prof Mohamed Janabi Prof. Mohamed Janabi, WHO African Region’s Regional Director and myself, representing WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, along with Mr Richard Matikanya, Deputy Executive Director for Africa’s Children's Investment Fund Foundation,

Vaccines are key to safeguarding the health of children everywhere. Over the past 50 years, polio vaccines have saved over 1.6M lives. This #WorldImmunizationWeek let’s recommit to protecting every child with lifesaving vaccines to #EndPolio for good.

Great to see Tanzania 🇹🇿 ready for Round 2. 8M children reached in Round 1. Next: 6.7M under 10 from 7–10 May. Every dose counts. Every child matters #endpolio #VaccinesWork