Congratulations, Faustine Ndugulile, on your election to serve as the next WHO African Region Regional Director — it is a great privilege, and a very great responsibility. I and the entire World Health Organization (WHO) family in Africa and around the world will support you every step of the way. #RC74AFRO

Submissions for #CPHIA2024 abstracts are now open! Share your abstract today for a chance to present your research during special sessions at this year's conference. Visit cphia2024.com/abstracts/ for more information and submission guidelines.

'I’m confident that #Mpox can be stopped if we work in unison under the leadership of the affected governments' -- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Director-General's full remarks at the #RC74AFRO special session: bit.ly/4cIjJg3

The #UNGA Guide is your guide to the world’s most important meeting. Browse hundreds of #UNGA79 events spanning climate, health, and more, and submit your events to reach a truly global audience. ungaguide.com

Globally, a woman dies of cervical cancer every 2 minutes. Africa accounts for 23% of the deaths. I must reiterate what we all know: we can completely prevent cervical cancer through vaccination & screening. The major barriers are cost & access.

✨Greetings from Abidjan, the capital city of Cote D’Ivoire 🇨🇮 💫As part of the Young #LeadingAfricanVoices by Global Health Strategies , I am attending and will be speaking at the 12th Conference on Climate Change Development in Africa (CCDA-XII) .

#CPHIA2024 is now accepting applications for exhibitions! Here's what you need to know: All exhibitions must be aligned with Africa CDC's vision of a safer, healthier, and more prosperous Africa. Deadline for submission is 23 September. Learn more: cphia2024.com/exhibitions/

شكر الجزيل لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وصاحب السمو الشيخ MohamedBinZayed@ على المساهمة بمبلغ 5 ملايين دولار أمريكي لمبادرة القضاء على شلل الأطفال العالمية لتطعيم 640 ألف طفل ضد شلل الأطفال في غزة، بالإضافة إلى 15.2 مليون دولار أمريكي تم تقديمها لدعم جهود World Health Organization (WHO) للقضاء على شلل

The #polio vaccination teams must be protected and allowed to conduct the upcoming campaigns in #Gaza safely. We urge all parties to ensure their protection, and that of health facilities and children. Humanitarian pauses are welcome, but ultimately, the only solution to

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Initial reporting for day 1 of the #polio vaccination campaign show over 86,000 children received a vaccine yesterday. I admire the courage and determination of the families, the vaccinators and the health workers involved in the campaign. We call on all parties to continue

The polio vaccination campaign in #Gaza started strong, with dedicated teams reaching over 86,000 children across 143 sites on the first day. Community participation was encouraging, supported by awareness-raising activities before the campaign. While this effort is vital, it’s

The recruitment for the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) is a critical step in strengthening Africa’s capacity to regulate medicines, ensuring health security, and driving economic growth. As AU Special Envoy for AMA, I commend the commitment of African

#Mpox was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on August 14, 2024. ➡️ What does it mean? ➡️ How is it transmitted? ➡️ Who is at risk? WHOAFRO's Dr Abdou Salam Gueye, explains in 'Science in 5'.

WHO has declared the current #mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. - How is this outbreak different from previous ones and - why did it trigger a public health emergency? - What does that mean for countries and for you? - Who is at risk? - What about

Calling all researchers, scientists, and practitioners! #CPHIA2024 abstract submissions are now open. Share yours for a chance to present your research during special sessions at this year's conference in Morocco. Deadline 23 September. Apply today: cphia2024.com/abstracts/

Despite the challenges African women face, many are leading the way in entrepreneurship. Discover how Gugulethu Siso, CEO of Thumeza, is advancing women’s economic power by leveraging #DigitalPublicInfrastructure for financial inclusion in Forbes Africa forbesafrica.com/brand-voice/20…

Knowledge is power. Fight the scourge of #misinformation and stay ahead of the game. Here's what you need to know about false narratives around #mpox and lockdowns.

If you work in public health, have a read of Dr. Ayoade Alakija’s latest personal take on the sector.