Maria Van Kerkhove (@mvankerkhove) 's Twitter Profile
Maria Van Kerkhove

@mvankerkhove

Infectious Disease Epidemiologist; COVID-19 Technical Lead, Director ai Epidemic & Pandemic Preparedness & Prevention, WHO, WHE, Mom of 2. Opinions my own

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Met with heads of United Nations agencies in #DRC to discuss our common response to the #mpox outbreak across the country, particularly in the conflict-affected east. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to support the 🇨🇩 government-led response by increasing disease surveillance, promoting

Met with heads of <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> agencies in #DRC to discuss our common response to the #mpox outbreak across the country, particularly in the conflict-affected east.

We reaffirmed our shared commitment to support the 🇨🇩 government-led response by increasing disease surveillance, promoting
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you, President Felix Tshisekedi - UDPS, for a productive meeting on the #DRC's response to the #mpox outbreak. Your commitment to allocating 10 million USD for the mpox response demonstrates strong ownership and dedication. I reiterated the unwavering commitment of World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations, and

Thank you, President <a href="/FelixUdps/">Felix Tshisekedi - UDPS</a>, for a productive meeting on the #DRC's response to the #mpox outbreak. Your commitment to allocating 10 million USD for the mpox response demonstrates strong ownership and dedication. 

I reiterated the unwavering commitment of <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>, the <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a>, and
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.World Health Organization (WHO) is working to accelerate access to, and delivery of, #mpox vaccines. The safety and efficacy of vaccines are our highest priority. We will not take short cuts. Although vaccines are a powerful tool, they are far from the only tool. There are many things that WHO and

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our teams are ready to start the #polio vaccination campaign in #Gaza tomorrow. We urge all parties to facilitate the safe implementation of the campaign.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Initial reporting for day 1 of the #polio vaccination campaign show over 86,000 children received a vaccine yesterday. I admire the courage and determination of the families, the vaccinators and the health workers involved in the campaign. We call on all parties to continue

Maria Van Kerkhove (@mvankerkhove) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🆕World Health Organization (WHO) launches global framework for understanding the origins of new or re-emerging pathogens Work of WHO's Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO). Longer thread on this later... who.int/news/item/04-0…

Maria Van Kerkhove (@mvankerkhove) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Very welcomed news that vaccines for #mpox have arrived in the #DRC. World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting the DRC and partners on their use in at risk populations in combination with other interventions. Thanks to those coming forward & working with us, partners and countries to donate vaccines.

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🚨 Join us today for a Special Press Briefing on the #Mpox outbreak in Africa. 🗓️ 06 September 2024 ⏰ 16:00 – 17:30 EAT | 14:00 – 15:30 WAT Register here ➡️ shorturl.at/sIDZD Available in English and French

🚨 Join us today for a Special Press Briefing on the #Mpox outbreak in Africa.

🗓️ 06 September 2024
⏰ 16:00 – 17:30 EAT | 14:00 – 15:30 WAT

Register here ➡️ shorturl.at/sIDZD

Available in English and French
Maria Van Kerkhove (@mvankerkhove) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🆕Recordings and presentations now available from the #Mpox research and innovation organized by World Health Organization (WHO) WHO R&D Blueprint CEPI Africa CDC NIH Thanks to all those who contributed to aligning research response with the outbreak goals Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus who.int/news-room/even…

OMS RDC (@omsrdcongo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Mpox Standing meeting, chaque matin dès 08:00, Dr Abdou Salam Gueye, Directeur des urgences de la région OMS Afrique coordonne, depuis Kinshasa, en 🇨🇩, les efforts pour accroître la stratégie régionale afin de répondre aux priorités les plus urgentes pour les populations affectées.

#Mpox Standing meeting, chaque matin dès 08:00, Dr <a href="/SalamGueye/">Abdou Salam Gueye</a>, Directeur des urgences de la région <a href="/OMS_Afrique/">OMS Afrique</a> coordonne, depuis Kinshasa, en 🇨🇩, les efforts pour accroître la stratégie régionale afin de répondre aux priorités les plus urgentes pour les populations affectées.
OMS RDC (@omsrdcongo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Le Gestionnaire de l'Incident #Mpox pour OMS Afrique, Sam Boland a été interviewé à Kinshasa par BBC News Africa. Il a félicité les efforts de Ministère de la Santé RDC 🇨🇩 & ses partenaires pour améliorer la réponse contre l'épidémie de Mpox en 🇨🇩, & les prochaines étapes, avec l'arrivée des vaccins

Le Gestionnaire de l'Incident #Mpox pour <a href="/OMS_Afrique/">OMS Afrique</a>, Sam Boland a été interviewé à Kinshasa par <a href="/BBCAfrica/">BBC News Africa</a>. Il a félicité les efforts de <a href="/MinSanteDRC/">Ministère de la Santé RDC 🇨🇩</a> &amp; ses partenaires pour améliorer la réponse contre l'épidémie de Mpox en 🇨🇩, &amp; les prochaines étapes, avec l'arrivée des vaccins