WHO African Region
@WHOAFRO • 336,423 subscribers
Official X account of the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa - WHO/AFRO
Shorts
Videos
Follow-up care for Ebola survivors is an essential part of any Ebola outbreak response. After discharge from treatment centres, survivors need continued physical and psychosocial support, provided through dedicated survivor follow-up clinics. With support from OCHA Funds and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, World Health Organization (WHO) has helped establish the first two clinics, in Bunia and Beni. 🎥 Follow the journey of an Ebola survivor at the Bunia clinic.
WHO African Region19,662 views • 1 day ago
As countries in the African Region work to detect and respond to Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), knowing the facts is essential. BVD is a severe and often fatal form of #Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus. Learn more⬇️ #ViralFacts Viral Facts Africa
WHO African Region23,416 views • 2 days ago
📍 In #Aba, Haut-Uélé Province 🇨🇩, health authorities in the #DRC and #SouthSudan, with support from World Health Organization (WHO), are strengthening cross-border cooperation to prevent the spread of #Ebola. A joint roadmap will guide efforts to enhance disease surveillance, share information and protect host communities and nearly 22,000 South Sudanese refugees living in #Méri camp.
WHO African Region12,338 views • 12 days ago
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 views • 1 month ago
.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 Region23,915 views • 2 months 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 Region27,130 views • 3 months 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 • 5 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 Region32,567 views • 5 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
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 • 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 • 5 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 • 5 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
Keeping your ears healthy is key to maintaining good hearing. Don’t: ❌Insert Q-tips, cotton buds, Hopi candles, or sticks into your ear. 👂🏾 ❌Swim in or wash ears with dirty water. 🌊 ❌Share earphones or earplugs with others.🎧 ❌Blast loud music directly into your ears. 🔊
WHO African Region100,523 views • 2 years ago