
Chikwe Ihekweazu
@chikwe_i
Regional Director ai, WHO Africa Regional Office Assistant Director General / Deputy Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme. Opinions mine
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https://pandemichub.who.int/ 30-08-2015 01:36:01
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Thank you, Mr President. Your World Health Organization (WHO) is there for you and the people of #Zambia.

With support from World Health Organization (WHO), 17 child patients and 52 companions from #Gaza are on a flight to #Italy, where the patients will receive medical treatment. We are deeply grateful to the Italian government and health workers for their support and service. We hope that over 10,000


Aujourd’hui à l’OMS Congo, Dr SODJINOU V. Dossou a symboliquement offert sa place de Représentant à une petite #fille, le temps d’un instant ! Un geste fort, plein de sens : transmettre l’espoir, encourager l’engagement pour la santé au #Congo 🇨🇬 dès le plus #jeune âge.


Clinical care is a crucial component of #mpox outbreak response. The disease remains a major public health concern. This week experts gathered in #Nairobi 🇰🇪 to review clinical management guidelines. Thank you Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and GIZ for the strong support.


At the G20 Fourth Health Working Group in Johannesburg, Shenaaz El-Halabi emphasized World Health Organization (WHO) role in supporting countries to operationalize the #PandemicAgreement by building resilient health systems, enhancing local capacity, and closing critical gaps in preparedness.

A la veille de la #JournéeMondialeDuDonneurDeSang2025, le Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Directeur régional par intérim de l'OMS Afrique, des membres du personnel et la population de #Brazzaville🇨🇬 ont participé ce jour à une opération de collecte de sang sur le site du Bureau régional. La


“Nuclear facilities must never be attacked,” IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ chief stresses following Israeli strikes on Iran. “Such attacks have serious implications for nuclear safety, security and safeguards, as well as regional and international peace and security.” iaea.org/newscenter/sta…


.World Health Organization (WHO) has almost 800 Collaborating Centres across the world, which help us to advance health research, scientific evidence and policy implementation that save lives. Their continuing support and partnership with WHO is admirable and invaluable. Thank you!


Blood donation is an act of solidarity, a gift that connects us all. As we mark #WBDD2025, I thank all who showed up at WHO African Region to give this precious gift. Together, we save lives. #GiveHope #StrongerTogether #BloodSavesLives

Good discussion with Hon. Peggy Antoinette Vidot, Min: of Health of #Seychelles, on solidifying progress in health World Health Organization (WHO) supports & appreciates Seychelles leadership to drive the health initiative by Africa’s Small Islands States & our collective endeavour towards #HealthForAll




Do join Part 2 of the #YellowFever series on World Health Organization (WHO) EPIWIN: " Yellow fever in Africa: what we know", 18 June 2025, 13.00 - 14.00 CEST. Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that poses a significant public health threat in tropical regions of Africa and South America.


#Gaza’s health system is at breaking point, overwhelmed time and again by scores of people killed or injured near aid distribution sites, World Health Organization (WHO) warns. news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

🌍Milestone for Lusophone Africa! From 9–13 June, #AVAREF organized its 1st Portuguese-language clinical trials training in Maputo. 19 evaluators from 6 countries 🇦🇴 🇨🇻 🇬🇼 🇬🇶 🇲🇿 🇸🇹 strengthened their skills in harmonized assessments. Thanks to Anvisa, INFARMED, I. P.,



Sickle cell disease inflicts a heavy toll, especially on young lives in our region. But there's progress. WHO African Region is proud of advancements through approaches such as #PENPlus that are expanding access to screening & innovative treatments, bringing care closer to communities.

Thank you, Dr Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses for your service to World Health Organization (WHO) and to the continent. We will always be grateful. You led with grace and strenght, a rare combination.

