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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 Region26,026 просмотров • 12 дней назад
What is #Bundibugyo virus disease? Here's what you need to know ⬇️ #ViralFacts Viral Facts Africa
WHO African Region49,663 просмотров • 1 месяц назад
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 Region19,284 просмотров • 22 дней назад
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 просмотров • 20 дней назад
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 просмотров • 1 месяц назад
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 Region17,290 просмотров • 26 дней назад
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 Region32,304 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад
.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 просмотров • 1 месяц назад
#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 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад
As part of the #Ebola response in Ituri Province, DRC, World Health Organization (WHO) is strengthening the Ebola Treatment Centre by expanding isolation capacity for suspected cases. The upgrades include the construction of individual isolation rooms that meet infection prevention and control standards, as well as the installation of a 10,000-litre water tank to ensure reliable water supply for patient care and facility operations. These investments help provide safer patient care while reducing the risk of transmission within health facilities.
WHO African Region12,431 просмотров • 1 месяц назад
In Bunia 🇨🇩, World Health Organization (WHO) teams are establishing a potable water supply system at the #Ebola treatment centre to ensure reliable access to water and strengthen infection prevention and control to support a safe and effective Ebola response. These investments will continue to benefit local communities long after the outbreak is over.
WHO African Region16,479 просмотров • 1 месяц назад
In less than 24 hours, WHO African Region has delivered nearly 12 tonnes of emergency supplies to support the #Ebola response in the #DRC 🇨🇩 Today, WHO’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Hub in #Nairobi 🇰🇪 dispatched 4.7 tonnes of medical supplies and equipment to Bunia, with critical airlift support from MONUSCO. Another 7 tonnes of supplies arrived in Bunia from Kinshasa on 17 May, alongside 35 World Health Organization (WHO) and Ministère de la Santé RDC experts and first responders. WHO and partners are moving fast to scale up lifesaving support.
WHO African Region18,138 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад
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 Region63,799 просмотров • 11 месяцев назад
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 просмотров • 3 месяцев назад
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 Region53,028 просмотров • 10 месяцев назад