WHO African Region

Drowning is often silent, abrupt, and devastating. The African region has the highest drowning death rate. WHO has developed tools to support governments, organizations and communities: who.int/publications/m… We urge countries to adopt national water safety plans, raise public…

🟡 Every child deserves protection. 🇧🇯 Benin is stepping up again with a 2nd round of nationwide polio vaccination for children under 5. Let’s support health workers and community mobilizers championing this effort. #EndPolio

🤝 Thank you @GreeceMFA for your generous contribution to improve maternal, sexual and reproductive health services in the Sahel. This funding will bolster @WHO’s support to 5 Sahel countries in expanding obstetric fistula prevention and treatment services through surgical care,…

Closing the gap on polio elimination; Eritrea commences Environmental disease surveillance. Congratulations MOH Eritrea, and appreciations to @WHOAFRO for the collaboration on this milestone.

#Mpox: Know the signs. Know how it spreads. Learn what to do. Stay informed. Stay safe. #ViralFactsAfrica @viralfacts

Congo is strengthening TB diagnosis with support from @WHO and partners. The deployment of 46 GeneXpert machines has reduced testing delays, improved case detection, enabled faster, more effective treatment and expanded drug-resistance screening. afro.who.int/countries/cong…

Encouraged by the determination of our @WHO team in Congo 🇨🇬. Today, I had the opportunity to meet & listen to their experiences. We shared thoughts on strengthening support to the government & people of Congo. Grateful for the warm welcome & the thoughtful gift. #ProudToBeWHO

#Cameroon reports first-ever mpox cases since November 2024. Response measures, including disease surveillance and detection, prevention, treatment & care are being reinforced. @WHO is supporting Cameroon & countries across the region end the outbreaks. A total of 21 African…

📣📣Our 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣ Annual report is out 🎉🎉 From health systems strengthening to emergency preparedness, 2024 was a year of results, reforms & partnerships at @oms_benin. Discover how we’re supporting a healthier, more resilient health sector in 🇧🇯🇺🇳 tinyurl.com/OMS-BENIN

📢@WHOSouthSudan has provided vital medical equipment and supplies to Al Sabah Children's Hospital, including 50 oxygen concentrators, pause oximeters & 50 pediatric beds with mattress. This support, funded by @eu_echo aims to enhance maternal, newborn, and child healthcare.

Dr Mary Stephen has officially assumed duties as @WHO Representative to Eritrea🇪🇷 after presenting her credentials to H.E. Osman Saleh Mohammed, Minister of Foreign Affairs. WHO remains committed to supporting health priorities in Eritrea & advancing #HealthForAll across Africa.

In 2024, WHO made significant progress in strengthening Eswatini’s health system & emergency preparedness, working closely with the government & stakeholders to lay a strong foundation for Universal Health Coverage & health security. More in the report 👇 afro.who.int/countries/eswa…

Today, @WHOSouthSudan and @MoHsouthsudan handed over supplies to Al Sabbah Children's Hospital, #SouthSudan ’s only children hospital. ✅ These supplies are for the children. ✅ They are for the mothers who sit anxiously at their bedside. ✅ They are for the doctors and…

While many African countries have made significant strides against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), the region🌍 still bears 39% of the global NTD burden. @WHOAFRO’s Dr Elizabeth Juma calls for action to eliminate NTDs. ⬇️

Thank you @ChristelSassou, Minister of @CooperationCG, for the cordial discussion today. @WHOAFRO appreciates the collaboration with the government of #Congo. Strong partnership is key to driving progress in health & development. Count on our support to achieve #HealthForAll.

At the ongoing high level conference on triple elimination of #HIV, #HepatitisB and #Syphilis in Africa in Kampala, Dr Francis Kasolo reaffirmed @WHOAFRO’s commitment to a healthier, more equitable Africa by 2030. To achieve this, bold action is needed across five areas: ✅…

The #cholera vaccination campaign continues unabated in #CuanzaSul. More than 837,000 people are to be vaccinated, with support from the @WHO, @gavi, @UEemAngola and partners. The community response is making a difference. 📖 Read more: afro.who.int/countries/ango…

Mpox can affect anyone, but stigma and misinformation put the most vulnerable at risk. Let’s fight the disease, not the people. #FightTheStigma #MpoxAwareness

Sierra Leone receives 50,000 new mpox vaccine doses, supported by @WHO, @AfricaCDC, @gavi, @UNICEFSL & partners. This fourth batch of vaccines arrive at a time the government, WHO and partners are deploying teams to all districts to bring the outbreak to an end. #vaccineswork

Bone or muscle cancers in children are often curable if diagnosed early. 👀Watch for the warning signs and seek medical help right away. Every moment counts in the fight against childhood cancer. ⏳