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.

Every blood donation reflects the essence of our common humanity, solidarity, compassion and care for one another. It gives more than a medical resource. It gives hope, dignity and the promise of a healthier future for all. Today, we pay tribute to all voluntary, unpaid blood donors. Your generosity saves lives and strengthens communities. One drop of humanity can save a life.

I had a productive meeting with @hawelti, Eritrea's Minister of Information, to discuss the critical role of communication in public health. We exchanged views on promoting accurate health information, countering misinformation, and highlighting Eritrea’s health achievements. Effective communication remains essential for building trust, strengthening preparedness, and supporting public health responses across Africa.

A landmark day in Eritrea as WHO AFRO Regional Director Prof. Mohamed Yakub Janabi kicked off his official visit on 12 June. Meetings with key ministries & a tour of Orotta National Referral Hospital underscored strong collaboration for better health.@ProfJanabi @WHOAFRO @hawelti

Honoured to pay a courtesy call on Hon. Amina Nurhussien, Minister of Health of Eritrea. I congratulated Eritrea on its strong health achievements, including high immunization coverage and progress in maternal and child health. We discussed strengthening primary health care and community-based health services, including the role of barefoot doctors, as well as our continued collaboration to advance universal health coverage and health security across the continent.

Pleased to meet Hon. Osman Saleh Mohammed, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Eritrea, during my visit to Asmara. We discussed the growing importance of health diplomacy, regional health security, and strengthening Africa’s resilience through greater self-reliance in health systems and local production. I thanked Eritrea for its continued partnership with @WHO and reaffirmed our shared commitment to strengthening collective preparedness and resilience.

Wishing all African teams participating in the World Cup the very best of luck. Go Africa! 🌍

During 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 Airport to enhance the screening of incoming travellers. This initiative reflects our shared commitment to safeguarding communities by turning preparedness into practice.

Honoured to meet H.E. Ali Kolotou Tchaïmi, President of the National Assembly of Chad, during my visit to N'Djamena. We discussed the importance of sustained political commitment and partnership to advance universal health coverage and improve health outcomes for all. @WHO looks forward to continued collaboration with Chad's leadership in support of these shared priorities.

Strengthening 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 situation in eastern Chad, malnutrition, health security, universal health coverage and digital health. What stood out throughout our discussions was a shared recognition that stronger coordination, sustained investment and collective action are essential to building resilient health systems that leave no one behind. I welcomed the continued commitment of partners to support Chad's efforts to improve the health and well-being of its people. WHO remains committed to working alongside the Government of Chad, development partners and regional institutions to advance health for all.

Honoured to meet H.E. @marechalmidi, President of Chad, and discuss priorities for strengthening Chad’s health system and advancing health for all. Our exchange focused on expanding access to quality health services, addressing the humanitarian crisis in eastern Chad, and strengthening resilience across the health sector. I commended the President’s leadership and commitment to improving the health and well-being of the population. WHO will continue to work closely with the Government of Chad and partners to ensure equitable access to health services.

In N’Djamena, Chad🇹🇩, I met with the nomadic community during a #OneHealth exercise. In a symbolic gesture of solidarity, I took part in livestock vaccination, demonstrating our shared commitment to protecting both human and animal health. -------------------------------------------- À N’Djamena, au Tchad, j’ai rencontré la communauté nomade dans le cadre d’un exercice #UneSeuleSanté. Dans un geste symbolique de solidarité, j’ai participé à la vaccination du bétail, témoignant de notre engagement commun à protéger la santé humaine et animale. -------------------------------------------- Em N’Djamena, no Chade, encontrei-me com a comunidade nómada durante um exercício #UmaSóSaúde. Num gesto simbólico de solidariedade, participei na vacinação do gado, demonstrando o nosso compromisso partilhado de proteger tanto a saúde humana como a saúde animal. -------------------------------------------- Nchini N’Djamena, Chad, nilikutana na jamii ya wahamahama wakati wa zoezi la #AfyaMoja. Kama ishara ya mshikamano, nilishiriki katika chanjo ya mifugo, nikionyesha dhamira yetu ya pamoja ya kulinda afya ya binadamu na wanyama.

Encouraging news from Mongbwalu, Ituri Province, #DRC. The first recovered #Ebola patient in the area has returned home, marking an important milestone in the response. This outcome is thanks to the tireless efforts of health workers providing care under challenging conditions. It shows that people can survive Ebola when they seek care early and receive timely treatment. We urge anyone experiencing symptoms to seek care without delay.

Yesterday I visited Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, where a separate unit has been prepared to treat #Ebola patients. I'm glad for the opportunity to meet with health workers in charge and thank them for their dedication. I am very happy with all the work invested in preparedness and readiness that I have witnessed. I commend the Government of #Uganda for the work being done to control Ebola and provide care for those affected. Uganda’s leadership has been central to the response, and @WHO remains committed to supporting national efforts to stop transmission, save lives and protect communities. Mwebale nnyo.

Today, @DrTedros, @WHO Director-General, joined health authorities, ambassadors, high commissioners, heads of missions and partners in Uganda to brief them on the #Ebola outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo. Dr Tedros applauded #Uganda's commitment to continued, real-time transparency in sharing information on the outbreak and actions taken. He reiterated that travel restrictions placed without clear public health rationale are not needed and can in fact discourage the transparent sharing of real-time information.

Visited Abéché and Adré in eastern Chad, where I witnessed the scale of the humanitarian crisis linked to the conflict in Sudan, and the extraordinary solidarity by the people and authorities of Chad. Despite the immense pressure on local services, the resilience of refugees and the generosity of host communities were deeply moving. Sincere thanks to the authorities, health workers and humanitarian partners working tirelessly to support those affected. @WHO stands in solidarity with the people of Chad and remains fully committed to supporting national efforts to strengthen health services and respond to the needs of refugees, host communities and all those affected.

At this #Ebola Treatment Centre in Bunia, rigorous infection prevention and control measures ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare personnel. The tireless efforts of our frontline health workers remain at the heart of the response to bring this outbreak under control.

The visit of EU Commissioner @hadjalahbib and the @EU_Commission delegation to Ituri Province comes at a critical time in the #Ebola response. Sustained political commitment, partnership and solidarity are critical to ending the outbreak. We value the EU’s continued engagement as WHO works closely with national authorities and partners to strengthen response efforts and protect communities.

Well said, @Chikwe_I. Access to quality care is central to bringing the #Ebola outbreak under control. This on-the-ground work shows why strong partnerships remain so important. We value the continued support and engagement of partners, including EU Commissioner @hadjalahbib, as @WHO works to strengthen response efforts alongside national authorities and communities.