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Intensive efforts are underway to control the #Ebola outbreak in the #DRC, where it has become the country’s fastest-growing just over three months since it was declared. The priority now is to scale up key response measures further and faster - from disease surveillance, contact tracing and treatment to working even more closely with communities - to end the spread and save more lives.
WHO African Region15,919 次观看 • 21 天前
.World Health Organization (WHO) continues to work alongside health authorities and partners in the #Ebola response in #DRC, tracing contacts, supporting treatment centres, strengthening infection prevention, and engaging communities to help stop the spread. The response is ongoing and sustained support is urgently needed to protect communities and save lives.
WHO African Region23,628 次观看 • 2 个月前
In Beni, DRC, the #Ebola response continues to strengthen thanks to the commitment of government, communities, and partners. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Executive Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme, and Julien Harneis, UN Senior Ebola Coordinator in the DRC, together with national authorities, Africa CDC, and partners, visited Beni to assess response efforts and support ongoing operations.
WHO African Region27,090 次观看 • 2 个月前
Community trust is the foundation of effective public health response. Without community support, outbreak control measures cannot succeed. World Health Organization (WHO) is working with community leaders in Bunia, #DRC, to build confidence, address concerns and share clear information about #Ebola.
WHO African Region34,244 次观看 • 4 个月前
In Chad, community-based approaches are improving maternal health outcomes. 🇹🇩 Thanks to a collaborative model implemented by the Ministry of Health, with World Health Organization (WHO) and donor support, traditional birth attendants are helping guide women to health facilities for safe delivery and timely care.
WHO African Region16,333 次观看 • 1 个月前
During major health emergencies, some of the most important work happens quietly behind the scenes. When World Health Organization (WHO) delivered 11 tonnes of supplies for the #DRC #Ebola response, the work of Milton Oloo, a cargo loader in Nairobi, helped our efforts to rapidly provide lifesaving support.
WHO African Region32,567 次观看 • 4 个月前
.World Health Organization (WHO) has supported the rehabilitation of a treatment facility in Bunia, DRC, to help strengthen the ongoing #Ebola response. With a capacity of up to 60 beds, the facility will help reinforce clinical care and safe management of patients.
WHO African Region26,255 次观看 • 4 个月前
Today, #Zambian President H.E @HakaindeHichilema launched the WHO African Region and Africa CDC continental preparedness & response plan against cholera. The plan aims to reduce deaths by 90%, eliminate cholera in 20+ countries, strengthen preparedness, surveillance & regional collaboration, and drive the continent towards elimination by 2030. #CholeraFreeAfrica
WHO African Region63,834 次观看 • 1 年前
To strengthen the #Ebola response in Sota health area (about 50 km from Bunia in Ituri Province), World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting the government's efforts to bring care closer to communities. This includes establishing an Ebola Treatment Centre, reinforcing infection prevention and control measures, and supporting the continuity of essential health services to help protect communities and interrupt transmission.
WHO African Region19,588 次观看 • 3 个月前
In Ituri, DRC, World Health Organization (WHO) continues to work side-by-side with national authorities and partners to scale up the #Ebola response. Following a recent field mission to Nyakunde, teams assessed ongoing interventions, identified persistent challenges and mapped out priority actions to further strengthen the response.
WHO African Region17,601 次观看 • 2 个月前
Arrival of advanced team of frontline responders from World Health Organization (WHO), Ministère de la Santé RDC & partners in Bulape health zone in Kasai Province following the declaration of #Ebola outbreak. The team delivered an initial batch of emergency health supplies as efforts are ramped up to halt the the virus & save lives.
WHO African Region53,040 次观看 • 1 年前
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WHO African Region100,523 次观看 • 2 年前
Community trust and engagement are essential to an effective #Ebola response. World Health Organization (WHO)’s Risk Communication and Community Engagement teams are working alongside communities in #DRC, listening, addressing concerns and building trust to support a more compassionate, inclusive and effective response.
WHO African Region17,521 次观看 • 3 个月前