WHO AFRO| Manager, Epidemics and Humanitarian Crises Response|Saving lives|Building resilient systems
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20 Dec 2024
This has been a response of many firsts:
Such as First time a Marburg patient is intubated and extubated successfully.
It also recorded impressive indicators like very high recovery rate(over 70%), and outbreak contained within 3 months! Morakoze cyane!! #SSOX
20 Dec 2024
Watch Dr @RamadanOtim, Health Emergency Officer at @WHOAFRO, reflect on lessons learned in responding to and bringing the #Marburg outbreak in #Rwanda to an end. These include:
✅ Rapid response
✅ Contact tracing
✅ Preparedness in urban settings
✅ Rapid scale up of care
✅ Infection prevention & control
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Jun 14
In 3 weeks in #DRC, I witnessed the #Ebola response take hold, as @WHO supports the government-led response.
Despite challenges, I saw solidarity, survival, leadership & expertise. Together, this outbreak will be brought under control and then ended.
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Jun 14
Every day starts with this
A quick stand-up meeting where @WHO colleagues come together to share latest information & align on priorities- with a shared purpose - support the #DRC government to stop the outbreak, protect communities and save lives
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Jun 11
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.
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Jun 11
🙏 #ThankYou #FCDO 🇬🇧
With the support of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, WHO Mauritania has strengthened the response to the diphtheria outbreak through improved surveillance, clinical care, infection prevention, community engagement, and coordination efforts.
Together, we are protecting lives and strengthening health security for all. 🌍
#HealthForAll #DiphtheriaResponse #Mauritania #Bassikounou #MberaCamp #whowantstobeamillionaire @FCDOGovUK @WHOAFRO @MSMauritanie
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Jun 9
Ebola outbreak latest: a massive push for early testing and contact tracing is helping to contain the deadly virus, says WHO's Dr Abdirahman Mahamud, speaking from Bunia in DR Congo's Ituri province news.un.org/en/story/2026/06…
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A critical point from Ramadan Otim: people exposed to #Ebola do not transmit the virus during the incubation period, which can last between 2 and 21 days. Transmission begins only after symptoms develop, making early identification and isolation of symptomatic individuals one of the most effective ways to interrupt the chain of transmission. #BundibugyoVirus
Otim also highlighted a major diagnostic challenge: the symptoms of Bundibugyo virus disease closely resemble those of many common tropical illnesses. Fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhoea are among the most frequently reported symptoms. Bleeding, often associated with Ebola, occurs less commonly in Bundibugyo cases, making clinical diagnosis more difficult. #EbolaOutbreak
There is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment for Bundibugyo virus disease. However, candidate vaccines and therapeutics are being actively explored, with clinical trial protocols under development in partnership with the governments of DRC and Uganda. Encouragingly, recoveries already recorded in both countries show that timely and intensive supportive care can save lives.
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Uganda has recorded 19 confirmed cases of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease, with 14 imported directly from the DRC. Of the five locally transmitted cases, all were linked to healthcare workers who cared for patients arriving from the DRC. Four people have recovered, and health authorities report that transmission chains remain well understood.
Providing an outbreak overview, @RamadanOtim, Program Area Manager for Outbreak and Humanitarian Response at @WHOAFRO, noted that the Bundibugyo virus has only been associated with three recorded outbreaks: Uganda in 2007, DRC in 2012, and the current outbreak.
The virus is believed to originate in fruit bats and can spread to humans through contact with infected animals. Human-to-human transmission occurs through direct contact with the body fluids of a person who is symptomatic.
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While others are locking their borders, @hadjalahbib, you have chosen to come to Bunia #DRC
While others have chosen distance, you have chosen presence
This visit reflects not only the leadership of DRC but also @EU_Commission leadership in standing alongside partners.
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Join us on Tuesday 9 June as we discuss what we know so far about the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak.
⚠️The ongoing outbreak of 𝗘𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗴𝘆𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 is an important reminder that rare but high-impact infectious disease threats can emerge at any time. With no licensed vaccine currently available for Bundibugyo virus disease, preparedness, early detection, infection prevention and control, and trusted engagement with communities remain critical to an effective response.
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 the next @WHO Health Emergencies #EPIWIN webinar to learn what we know about #Ebola #Bundibugyo virus disease, why this #outbreak matters, WHO recommendations and what countries, health workers, and communities can do to strengthen preparedness, readiness and response.
📌𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease: what we know
📅 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 13:00 – 14:00 CEST (Geneva)
🔗𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Webinar Registration - Zoom
🌐𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲: WHO Health Emergencies EPI-WIN webinar: Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease: what we know
🎯𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀:
• Provide an overview of current knowledge on Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease, including epidemiology, transmission, and role of communities.
• Explain available WHO guidance on this outbreak
• Highlight practical information for preparedness and readiness of WHO Member States, including International Health Regulations (IHR) rules on Border Health and Points of Entry
📋𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝘇𝗯𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗵, 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱, EPI-WIN Science and Knowledge Translation for Health Emergencies, WHO
𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: @MR_Belizaire, Marie-Rosaline Belizaire𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 a.i., WHO Regional Office for Africa
𝗔𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗴𝘆𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 (𝗕𝗩𝗗): @RamadanOtim , 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲r (emergency response), Outbreak and Humanitarian Response, WHO Regional Office for Africa
𝗜𝗛𝗥 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆: Ninglan Wang, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱, Border, Mass Gatherings and Health Protection Measure, Department of Health Emergency Preparedness (HSP), WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
𝗔𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: Kai v. Harbou, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱, Community Protection and Resilience, HSP, WHE
Interactive Q&A with speakers
@Chikwe_I @ChungongStella @mvankerkhove @WHOAFRO @WHOUganda @WHOGOARN @gail_carson @KasondeMwinga @AfricaCDC
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Building trust with communities, protecting frontline health workers, and ensuring rapid testing and diagnosis are vital to accelerating the #Ebola response.
On the ground with our partners, we’re supporting the government to reinforce all key response measures. With collective and sustained action, we will defeat Ebola.
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Today we visited Rwampara Healthzone, one of the most affected by the #Ebola outbreak in #Ituri. My sincere appreciation to Dr Patrick Mugisa, Chef de Zone, and his team for leading a complex BVD response across 1 of the largest HZ, serving a population that includes ~96k IDPs.
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May 23
Honoured to join ministers & health leaders in Kampala for the high-level meeting on cross-border coordination for the #Bundibugyo #Ebola outbreak.
Diseases transcend borders; through shared commitment and collaboration, we can strengthen our response and protect communities.
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RT @drmgprajapati: Very well explained @RamadanOtim, with whom we worked together during West Africa Ebola Response in Sierra Leone. I sinc…
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May 22
Today, @WHOAFRO and @AfricaCDC convened the first joint continental IMST partners meeting on Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus to update partners on the evolving situation in the DRC and Uganda, strengthen coordination, and align support to address critical response gaps.
The meeting brought together partners to review the epidemiological situation, ongoing response operations, and readiness activities in neighbouring countries in support of government-led efforts.
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May 15
Thanks a lot Dear @RamadanOtim, Serving communities is our mission, a sacred duty. It was an honor to have served the @WHOAFRO Emergency Preparedness & Response Team #EPR.
ALT With DG in Butembo DRC, RD AFRO in Sengal & RD Dr Sambo in Burkina.
Thank you for the immeasurable service to Humanity. Enjoy your well deserved retirement Dr Barry!!
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May 20
Équipement du Centre de Traitement de Munigi, en réhabilitation avec @MSFcongo, pour accroître les capacités d’accueil et de soins.
Toutes et tous mobilisés pour une réponse efficace et coordonnée.
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Thank you for the immeasurable service to Humanity. Enjoy your well deserved retirement Dr Barry!!
May 14
I've served the @WHO at various levels for 26 years.
1. #BurkinaFaso Country Office (2000-2005) as Communications Officer;
2. Inter-Country Support Team, West Africa, 11 countries (2005-2017), Communications & Advocacy Officer for the successful Meningitis Vaccine Project (MVP);
3. Regional Emergency Hub, #DakarHub, 27 countries, West & Central Africa (2017-June 2026), in charge of Risk Communication & Community Engagement #RCCE. Thanks to everyone for your daily support during this fruitful career. I'm retiring the Organization with lots of very good souvenirs. Good luck ! Bonne chance !#ProudToBeWHO.
ALT In charge of RCCE Modules for the Inter-University Diploma in Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHF). Graduation ceremony 3rd cohort 2025
ALT Joint External Evaluation team member, #Madagascar 2025.
ALT Director of National Radio Burkina, above (1997-2000). Deployment during Ebola outbreak North Kivu DRCongo below (2018-2019)
ALT 2016, Addis Ababa, closing ceremony of Meningitis Vaccine Project. MVP Team members
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May 11
Thanks, @FreddyBanza5 for your work - never hesitated for a minute - it is what we do. #ProudtobeWHO
The boat carrying the last group of passengers from the hantavirus-affected cruise for repatriation will depart shortly.
Many thanks to the Spanish authorities and WHO for their excellent coordination and support throughout the operation.#WHO continues to provide support.
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Join us tomorrow as we discuss the ongoing #Hantavirus outbreak with focus on preparedness and response.
May 11
As countries strengthen vigilance around emerging health threats, @WHOAFRO and @AfricaCDC are convening a joint technical briefing on #Hantavirus to support preparedness and response efforts.
📅 Tuesday, 12 May 2026
⏰ 9:00–10:30 GMT 1
Register: tiny.cc/Hantavirus
The session will provide technical updates on surveillance, risk assessment, preparedness and coordinated response measures.
Interpretation available in English | French | Portuguese | Arabic
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