Promote Health; Keep the World Safe; Serve the Vulnerable
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
#HappeningNow: The @_AfricanUnion–@WHO Retreat provided an important platform for strategic dialogue, advancing the development of the #AU–#WHO Joint Implementation Plan (2026–2027) following the renewal of the cooperation agreement.
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
May 24
More #Ebola cases are being detected as response is scaled up.
An increase in cases does not necessarily mean that the response is failing. It reflects the oucome of intensified efforts that are helping to uncover the true scale of the outbreak.
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
May 14
Honoured to welcome a high-level delegation from @TheElders, including Ernesto Zedillo, @MaEllenSirleaf, @elbegdorj, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein and @DenisMukwege, to the @WHO Regional Emergency Warehouse in Nairobi, Kenya, to see our emergency response operations and capacity firsthand.
At a time of growing humanitarian and public health challenges, their visit is a strong affirmation of global solidarity and the need for sustained investment in emergency systems that protect vulnerable communities across the African Region.
We need voices like @TheElders to carry WHO’s vision into the world, because the only way for all of us to be safe is to strengthen health systems everywhere.
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
May 11
Proud of Dr @FreddyBanza5, @WHO staff deployed from #Dakar to support #hantavirus response aboard MV Hondius, and all colleagues who have worked and continue to work tirelessly on this public health event.
The @WHOAFRO Emergency Hubs in Dakar and Nairobi were established to support rapid public health emergency response.
Solidarity is the beating heart of global health security.
I just spoke with Dr @FreddyBanza5, the @WHO staff still on board of MV Hondius, and captain Jan Dobrogowski to get the latest updates. I used the opportunity to express my appreciation @ECDC_EU and the Dutch medical teams on board.
Last Tuesday, Freddy was deployed from the @WHOAFRO Emergency Hub on short notice to travel to Praia, Cabo Verde, following the request to conduct detailed epidemiological and environmental investigations before the ship could disembark. He immediately committed to serve on this mission.
This is not the first major WHO operation Freddy has actively participated in. Since 2012, he has supported several Ebola responses in the region, served as the deputy regional incident manager for COVID-19, and as the incident manager for cholera in the DRC.
#hantavirus
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
Health priorities are bankable when clearly defined and reform-linked, turning ambition into plans partners can support.
At the High-Level Forum on Sustainable Health Financing in Morocco, I discussed the shift we need: treating health as investment.
Financing is about credibility, not ambition.
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
Mar 12
My thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones in the devastating floods and landslides in Gamo Zone, South #Ethiopia Region.
Climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent, increasing health risks. The affected communities in Gamo face heightened risks of malnutrition and diseases such as cholera and malaria.
@WHO is deploying first responders to support national rapid response teams, coordinating the health response and delivering emergency medical supplies.
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
Feb 15
At the #AUSummit, I joined leaders at the High-Level Side Event on Africa’s Health Sovereignty, convened under the #AccraReset initiative. As financing patterns shift and partnerships evolve, reforming the global health architecture is no longer optional. It is a necessity.
Aligning behind a global reset of health cooperation means strengthening country ownership, reinforcing primary health care, and improving coherence across institutions to ensure global norms and financing arrangements support national priorities.
Sovereignty and solidarity go hand in hand. @WHO is working with Member States and partners to turn these declarations into steady implementation and tangible improvements in people’s lives.
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👏Shortly after a brief coffee break, a moment to refresh and capture our family photo, the day resumed with renewed momentum.
We continued with presentations from the Co-Chairs of our Working Groups, in collaboration 🤝with key partners including the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation @EGPAF and the World Health Organization @WHOatAUECA on #Health, and the UNAIDS @UNAIDS on #Education.
A strong demonstration of collective leadership, shared expertise, and strategic partnerships advancing impact for women and girls across the continent🌍.
#OAFLADGA #AfricanFirstLadies
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
One of the best tools to mobilize domestic funding for health is applying health taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks. While taxation reduces the consumption of these harmful products and therefore the disease burden associated with them, it also generates income for the government.
Many countries have shown that this is a powerful tool for health:
-The Philippines expanded health insurance to more than 15mn families.
-Lithuania reduced all-cause mortality rate.
-The UK reduced obesity rates among girls aged 10-11.
@WHO looks forward to supporting more countries to design and implement health taxes to protect health and to transition away from aid dependency towards sustainable self-reliance
WHO 3 by 35 initiative: who.int/initiatives/3-by-35
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
6 Oct 2025
Productive meeting today with Ministers of Health & representatives from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan & Yemen, alongside @HananBalkhy & @ChrisJElias.
Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to intensify joint action to #EndPolio across the Horn of Africa.
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
24 Sep 2025
At the inaugural Joint Coordination Team meeting today on the sidelines of #UNGA80, I joined health leaders from @_AfricanUnion, @AfricaCDC, @WHOEMRO and partners to reaffirm our shared commitment to deliver more for Member States and align priorities, ensuring support is coherent and harmonized.
Together, for #HealthForAll!
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
21 Sep 2025
Thank you Prof. @JMDBarroso, @gavi , and all partners for making this milestone possible. With an integrated approach, Ethiopia is determined to protect children and #EndMalaria.
20 Sep 2025
Congratulations Ethiopia for this week becoming the 23rd country to launch essential malaria vaccines with @Gavi support! I commend Minister of Health Dr @MekdesDaba and @FMoHealth’s leadership in the fight to protect children and #endmalaria.
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
21 Sep 2025
Good discussion today at the Polio Oversight Board meeting with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners in #NYC ahead of #UNGA80.
As we work to #EndPolio, our shared message is clear: invest, innovate & act, because stopping polio is possible.
21 Sep 2025
I joined members of the Polio Oversight Board to discuss the progress made and challenges we still face to rid the world of the polio virus.
I was encouraged by the commitment shown by Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners to keep striving to #EndPolio and promote and protect the health of at risk children and their communities.
As part of this, we are committed to building on the multi-year investments in polio surveillance and vaccination, and transforming these gains into lasting benefits and capacities that support all areas of health in affected countries.
#UNGA80
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
10 Sep 2025
As we welcome 2018 E.C, let us carry forward the lessons of the past year and embrace the new one with hope, unity, and determination.
May this year bring health, joy, and peace to all who celebrate, and inspire us to keep building brighter days ahead. #NewYear #2018
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
23 Aug 2025
Very good meeting today with Dr Elijah J. Muchima, Minister @mohzambia, ahead of #RC75AFRO. Our discussions reaffirmed our strong collaboration in advancing #HealthForAll.
Deep appreciation to the Government of Zambia🇿🇲 for hosting this important Regional Committee.
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
18 Aug 2025
📍 Lusaka is ready!
From 25–27 August 2025, African health ministers will gather in Zambia 🇿🇲 for the @WHOAFRO Regional Committee for Africa to deliberate & endorse resolutions to secure the health of the people of Africa.
On the agenda: health financing, universal coverage, emergency response, climate & health, and more.
Stay tuned for updates! #RC75AFRO
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
8 Aug 2025
Had a wonderful meeting with @ProfJanabi, Regional Director of @WHOAFRO.
Our discussion touched up on shared priorities for the region; from local manufacturing to PHC and emergency preparedness. Looking forward to deepening our collaboration for a healthier 🌍 and beyond.
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
30 Jul 2025
📢#IPU Secretary General @MartinChungong welcomed @DrTedros @WHO to the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament today to address participants @UNGeneva Palais des Nations.
#6WCSP
➡️ipu.org/6WCSP
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Agnes Midi-Keita retweeted
29 Jul 2025
Unhealthy diets are among the world’s leading killers – leading to an estimated 8 million deaths a year. Much of this is driven by aggressive marketing of products that harm health.
Transforming the world’s food systems requires political commitment, cross-sectoral collaboration, and to hold the private sector accountable for improving how food is grown, processed, marketed and consumed.
#UNFSS2025
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