WHO African Region @WHOAFRO
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Pharaoh Ramses V comes to life. Watch this fascinating story about the eradication of a deadly disease. #SMALLPOX! Did you know? Following an ambitious 12-year global vaccination campaign led by the WHO, smallpox was finally eradicated in 1980. 🙌 #WorldImmunizationWeek
⚡️The humanitarian situation in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia demands immediate attention and action. Millions of lives are at stake. Let's come together to provide the necessary resources to save lives and rebuild communities. More 👇🏾 afro.who.int/countries/ethi…
Vaccines save 4-5 million lives yearly! By guarding against serious diseases, vaccines are key to ending preventable deaths. Let's spread the word: #VaccinesSaveLives! #AVW2024
Hats off to the #measles vaccine! It's like a superhero in a tiny vial, swooping in to protect you and those around you from a potentially lethal illness. #WorldImmunizationWeek
With support from WHO, Ghana is making progress against malaria through targeted strategies such as the distribution of mosquito nets, provision of preventative medications & malaria vaccination, significantly moving the country toward elimination. afro.who.int/countries/ghan…
Yes, #VaccinesWork! They have enabled dramatic reductions in illness, disability and death from common childhood diseases. #WorldImmunizationWeek ➡️ bit.ly/4d0Xl2T
What is vaccination? ➡️A simple, safe & effective way to shield yourself from harmful diseases before you even encounter them! ➡️Vaccines boost your body’s natural defences, strengthening your immune system against specific infections. Do your part, stay updated on vaccinations!
Let’s celebrate science. Let’s champion solidarity. Let’s promote solutions. Global #immunization programmes have succeeded when governments, aid agencies, thousands of people –– scientists, health workers, volunteers –– come together to make the world safer and healthier.…
Huge thanks to our partners in the fight against polio & poverty! Saudi Arabia and the @gatesfoundation have pledged to protect 370M children & lift millions out of poverty annually. Your generosity fuels hope and health worldwide 🙏🏾 #EndPolio gatesfoundation.org/ideas/media-ce…
Measles cases are rising- and vaccine misinformation is one of the reasons why. ➡️ Although there is no specific antiviral treatment for the disease, the measles vaccine protects you. ➡️Get vaccinated! It is safe and effective. #AVW2024 #ViralFactsAfrica @viralfacts
Did you know that depression can happen to anyone and increase the risk of chronic illness by 67%? It's time to take a stand for mental health and join the movement for wellness. Learn more➡️: bit.ly/44iPFoA #EndingDiseaseInAfrica #PENPlus
Vaccines save lives. They build futures. Millions of children are now protected from deadly diseases, but millions are still missing out on life-saving vaccines. Speak up and tell your leaders it’s time for #immunization for all. It’s time to show the world what’s…
From one clinic to a continent-wide conference, the #PENPlus model has come a long way. This week, we were in Tanzania with @WHOAFRO and @NCDIpoverty, hearing from leaders on expanding noncommunicable disease care in Africa. Read more: bit.ly/4aMChLU #ICPPA2024
No one should die from a mosquito bite! Here are ways to protect yourself from #malaria: 👇🏿 #AVW2024 #ViralFactsAfrica @viralfacts
Any time you delay a vaccine, you’re increasing your vulnerability to disease. Here's how to stay protected: ✅ Follow your local vaccine schedule. ✅ Be wary of misinformation. ✅ Stay informed with any changes to the vaccine guidelines. Timely Vaccinations = Healthier lives
#Immunization has saved 6 lives a minute for five decades. We cannot stop now. Speak up and tell leaders it’s time for immunization for all. Let’s show the world what’s #HumanlyPossible. bit.ly/4d0Xl2T
Avian influenza A (#H5N1) first emerged in 1996 but since 2020, we have seen an exponential growth in the number of outbreaks in birds. In addition to birds, an increasing number of mammals have been affected, e.g. minks, seals, sea lions and foxes. Recently, multiple herds of…
Thanks to the power of vaccines💉, diseases like smallpox have become history! Eradicated in 1980 through a massive global immunization effort, this shows what vaccines can achieve! More diseases could be eradicated if we stay on track with our vaccine schedules. #AVW2024
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#Immunization has saved 6 lives a minute for five decades. We cannot stop now. Speak up and tell leaders it’s time for immunization for all. Let’s show the world what’s #HumanlyPossible. bit.ly/4d0Xl2T
Avian influenza A (#H5N1) first emerged in 1996 but since 2020, we have seen an exponential growth in the number of outbreaks in birds. In addition to birds, an increasing number of mammals have been affected, e.g. minks, seals, sea lions and foxes. Recently, multiple herds of…
Early diagnosis & treatment of #malaria 🦟 reduces disease, prevents deaths and contributes to reducing transmission 👉bit.ly/44bRXGf #WorldMalariaDay
Meningitis is lethal. It is also a debilitating illness. #Meningitis strikes quickly, has serious health, economic and social ramifications, and affects people in all parts of the world. Today, leaders united in Paris behind the roadmap to #DefeatMeningitis by 2030…
Today, Madagascar launched the Big Catch-up campaign, a drive to bolster immunization efforts to reach every child with life-saving vaccines. With support from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the campaign aims to reach over 1M under-vaccinated children in 2024.
DYK: #Malaria vaccines reduce illness and save lives? WHO recommends two vaccines to prevent malaria in children: RTS,S and R21. Malaria vaccines are already protecting children in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Sierra Leone, and many more countries will…
Pleased to witness first-hand the steady progress made in the fight against #polio in Madagascar 🇲🇬. 0 cases in 2024. 0 detections for >6 months. The GPEI leadership encouraged the government to sustain their efforts including enhancing surveillance & #EndPolio for good.
Hearty congrats, @MialyRajoelina, Madagascar First Lady, for championing efforts to ensure that children across the country receive essential vaccination. Appreciate the initiative to safe-guard the health of children, setting up the next generation with an opportunity to thrive!
One of the many iconic booths during #ICPPA2024 was the abstract station which housed about 15 abstract presenters on the different severe #NCD diseases. The presentations sparked conversations and deeper thinking into how collectively we can #BeatNCDs in Africa.
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One key message was highlighted at #ICPPA2024⬇️ We must #Walkthetalk to #BeatNCD's in #Africa.
Polio Eradication Initiative Lesotho has established Environmental Surveillance for Polio with the support of @WHOAFRO This will improve the sensitivity of Polio surveillance through early detection and response.