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- Can #Ebola be transmitted through saliva and sweat after recovery? Your question answered ⬇️ #ViralFactsAfrica @viralfacts
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Chad has shown remarkable solidarity in hosting people fleeing the conflict in Sudan. As @WHO, we remain fully committed to working with the Government of Chad and partners to strengthen health services and improve access to care for both refugees and host communities.
00:00 - #Hypertension is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Often referred to as the silent killer, it can develop over many years without obvious symptoms and lead to serious complications if left undiagnosed or uncontrolled. 📢 Join us this Saturday, 13 June, at
- 📍Bunia, #DRC: 60 #Ebola response pillar leads from the national, provincial and affected health zones are participating in a training organized by @MinSanteRDC, with support from @WHO and partners, to strengthen capacities for a rapid, integrated and locally adapted response to
- WHO African Region repostedDuring my four-day stay in Chad, @WHO supported @SanteTchad in strengthening emergency preparedness through concrete action. Together with the Minister of Public Health, Hon. Abdelmadjid Abderahim, WHO handed over and installed body temperature scanners at N'Djamena International
- The 2026 West and Central Africa Mental Health Intercountry Learning Meeting will take place from 15–17 July in Lomé, Togo, bringing together stakeholders from across the subregion to share experiences and accelerate progress towards the 2030 mental health targets. Be part of
- WHO African Region repostedStrengthening partnerships for health was at the heart of my discussions in N'Djamena during a working dinner with development partners and donors as part of my visit to Chad. We discussed some of the country's most pressing health priorities, including the humanitarian
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Visited #Beni General Hospital with @Insprdc DG @MwambaKazadiOff As we increase the pace in our implementation of decentralization strategy for the #Ebola response, it was encouraging progress to see the scaling of lab capacity Still so much more to do - we keep pushing
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Health Cabinet Secretary @HonAdenDuale emphasised that preparedness, Comes from: ✅ Investing in our health workforce ✅ Strengthening functional systems ✅ Building a coordinated response ✅ Preparing ahead of time Said during Kenya's training of Rapid Response Teams on #Ebola
- This week in Kigali, @WHO, @statafric and the @WorldBankGroup are convening a regional training to strengthen countries' capacity to monitor financial protection in health. Better data leads to better policies, helping ensure that people can access the health services they need
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