WHO African Region
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.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 views • 1 month ago
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 views • 27 days ago
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 views • 1 month ago
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 views • 3 months ago
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 Region32,563 views • 3 months ago
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 views • 2 months ago
#Ebola response efforts in the #DRC are gathering pace. With the delivery of medical supplies and equipment from World Health Organization (WHO), teams are setting up facilities to reinforce infection prevention measures and to ensure safe handling of patients.
WHO African Region27,353 views • 3 months ago
.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 views • 3 months ago
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 views • 2 months ago
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 views • 1 year ago
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 views • 2 months ago
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 views • 1 year ago
Tomorrow is #WorldHealthDay! #DYK: Clinical trials are essential to advance scientific knowledge that protects the health and promotes the well-being of everyone, everywhere. To learn more about clinical trials visit and watch below ⬇️ Together for Health #StandWithScience
WHO African Region25,721 views • 5 months ago
