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A single blood donation can help save lives, support emergency care, and ensure that patients receive the treatment they need.
This #WorldBloodDonorDay, if you are eligible, consider donating blood and encourage others to do the same.
Learn more: afro.who.int/media-centre/ev…
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Dans les zones de santé de Nyiragongo, Karisimbi & Goma🇨🇩, nos équipes renforcent le suivi de la riposte à #Ebola. Évaluation des piliers clés, des capacités opérationnelles & des ressources. Bonnes pratiques, défis & pistes d’amélioration claires pour l’efficacité de la réponse.
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Millions of people rely on local markets every day for safe, affordable and nutritious food.
Through the #HealthyFoodMarket initiative, @WHO is supporting countries to strengthen market conditions and improve food safety, helping to create healthier food environments for communities.
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Grateful for @FCDOGovUK’s timely support to @WHO and its partnership in the #Ebola response
Strong international solidarity & sustained investment are critical to supporting national leadership and protecting communities. Pleased to meet Peter Cardy @UKinDRC, in Kinshasa, #DRC
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Disease Outbreak News on #Ebola caused by Bundibugyo virus in DRC & Uganda - 13 June 2026 bit.ly/49X1Lb4
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Can #Ebola be transmitted to a baby through breastfeeding?
Your question answered ⬇️
#ViralFactsAfrica
@viralfacts
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Access to safe blood can mean the difference between life and death during childbirth.
Voluntary blood donors play a vital role in reducing preventable maternal deaths and ensuring women receive timely care when complications arise.
Give blood. Save lives.
#OneDropOfHumanity
#WorldBloodDonorDay
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🧪🇨🇲 Cameroon has strengthened its public health capacity with the inauguration of a new #polio laboratory, supported by @WHOAFRO & the @GatesFoundation.
The facility will enhance disease surveillance, laboratory diagnostics & outbreak preparedness, helping to ensure faster detection and response to public health threats.
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WHO African Region retweeted
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Fresh air, good energy & one team in motion 🚶♂️🚶♀️🌿
@WHOSouthAfrica & the @WHOAFRO Pretoria Hub team wrapped up the week with #WalkTheTalk, taking time to move, connect & recharge together.
Wellbeing starts with the steps we take every day. 💙 Thanks to all who made it happen🙏
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Good news!
Safe blood supplies have been expanding worldwide, increasing steadily over the past decade.
More than 120 million blood donations were made in 2023, and over 85% of whole blood donations came from voluntary unpaid donors.
Yet, access to safe blood remains deeply unequal. Stronger investment in national blood systems is critical to ensure that everyone can access life-saving transfusions.
Learn more bit.ly/4eeY17z
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Today, @WHOAFRO staff joined voluntary blood donors and members of the Brazzaville community in a blood donation drive ahead of #WorldBloodDonorDay.
Every donation reflects the values of solidarity, compassion and humanity that save lives every day. We thank all voluntary blood donors for their generosity and commitment.
One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.
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One blood donation can make a life-saving difference.
Across Africa, safe blood is essential for mothers during childbirth, children with severe anaemia, trauma victims, surgical patients and many others in need of urgent care.
As we mark #WorldBloodDonorDay this Sunday, we celebrate the heroes who give blood and save lives.
#OneDropOfHumanity
#WorldBloodDonorDay
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Starting soon.
Join us at 11:00 AM WAT for our Media Café on #ICPPA2026.
Hear from experts on Africa's #PENPlus progress and priorities for tackling severe noncommunicable diseases across the Region.
Join via Zoom: who.zoom.us/j/99098986590
Passcode: ICCP@2026
#EndingDiseaseinAfrica
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NCDs are on the rise, but so is Africa’s response!
At our upcoming Media Café, experts will unpack progress on #PENPlus and what to expect at #ICPPA2026.
Join the conversation and help shape the future of NCD care in Africa.
🗓 12 June 2026 | 11:00 AM WAT
Scan the QR to register.
#EndingDiseaseinAfrica
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#PENPlus is transforming #NCD care across Africa and is now being implemented in 20 countries, with more than 170,000 people receiving treatment for severe #NCDs.
Learn how countries are expanding access to care through #PENPlus at #ICPPA2026:
afro.who.int/media-centre/ev…
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I know how committed @WHO is to supporting the #Ebola outbreak response in #DRC. But the entire @UN system is equally committed.
Take our sister agency @WFP, who I call “The Wings of the Response,” thanks to their UNHAS flights that bring experts and humanitarians to the field.
In Bunia, capital of Ituri Province, I have also seen how WFP is implementing local solutions to access to nutritious food, helping local restaurants provide local food to the local communities.
Thank you WFP for all you do.
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🚨 As the Ebola outbreak spreads in #DRCongo, coordinated action is critical.
WFP is working closely with the Government of DRC, @WHO and partners to facilitate the movement of frontline responders, medical supplies, telecommunications equipment and essential cargo.
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🚨 As the Ebola outbreak spreads in #DRCongo, coordinated action is critical.
WFP is working closely with the Government of DRC, @WHO and partners to facilitate the movement of frontline responders, medical supplies, telecommunications equipment and essential cargo.
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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.
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#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 10:00 GMT for a live discussion on Facebook about high blood pressure with WHO/AFRO's @DrKofiNyarko.
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