Health facilities in Ituri Province are strengthening infection prevention and control measures to stop the spread of #Ebola. Facilities that have had contact with an Ebola case are systematically disinfected and decontaminated to reduce the risk of further transmission.

⏳ #ICPPA2026 starts next week! Health experts and partners will convene in Tanzania to share experiences, showcase progress and advance the #PENPlus approach to improving care for people living with severe NCDs across Africa. 🎥 Follow the opening ceremony live on @WHOAFRO's social media channels on Tuesday, 23 June. afro.who.int/media-centre/ev…

No child is too far to protect. 💙 Health workers go the extra mile to deliver #Polio vaccines in hard-to-reach communities, ensuring no one is left behind. #EndPolio #VaccinesWork #LeaveNoChildBehind

Visited Eritrea’s National Health Laboratory and was impressed by progress in strengthening diagnostic and genomic capacities to support timely disease detection. Strong laboratory systems are the foundation of health security. Investing in laboratory networks and workforce capacity today strengthens preparedness for the health threats of tomorrow.

Meeting members of Eritrea’s Barefoot Doctors Initiative was a powerful reminder of the critical role of community health workers in advancing primary health care. By delivering essential health services, health promotion and disease prevention in remote communities, they are helping expand access to care and advance health equity. Community-based health services are vital to achieving health for all.

As part of the Ebola response in Ituri Province, DRC, @MinSanteRDC, with support from @WHO and @UNICEF, trained health workers, supervisors and IPC focal points from facilities across the health zone to strengthen infection prevention and control practices. The training covered hand hygiene, screening and triage, safe management of healthcare waste, proper use of PPE, and cleaning and disinfection procedures. Participants are now better equipped to protect patients, fellow health workers and communities.

@WHOMalawi handed over Ebola VHF kits and Cholera IPC supplies to @health_malawi , strengthening preparedness, protecting frontline health workers and enhancing response capacity. A proactive step to keep communities safe. 🇲🇼 #HealthSecurity

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE | 3 July 2026 | 1:00–2:30 PM (Brazzaville, UTC 1) @WHOAFRO invites you to a Regional Meeting on operationalizing the new WHO guidelines on leprosy, including innovative tools to support progress towards leprosy elimination. 📌 Register: bit.ly/4oyH3Vc or scan the QR code below.

Tanzania 🇹🇿 and Burundi 🇧🇮, with WHO, @ECSA_HC & @UNMigration, have strengthened #EVD readiness at the Kabanga–Kobero border through joint assessments, simulation exercises & coordinated planning. Key achievements include harmonized screening protocols, strengthened surveillance, real-time data sharing, improved IPC measures, & a joint action plan with clear timelines. Impact: faster case detection, stronger cross-border coordination & reduced risk of disease spread, protecting border communities and advancing regional health security. #HealthSecurity #EVDReadiness #PreparednessAndResponse

How long does the #Ebola virus remain in the body after recovery? Your question answered ⬇️ #ViralFactsAfrica @viralfacts

This #WorldBloodDonorDay, we celebrate and thank voluntary blood donors across the African Region. Your generosity helps save lives, supports emergency care & strengthens health systems. Together, we can help ensure safe blood is available for everyone who needs it. afro.who.int/media-centre/ev…

Today, millions of people around the world depend on the generosity of blood donors they may never meet. Give blood today. Save lives. Together, we can help ensure that safe blood is available for everyone, everywhere. #WorldBloodDonorDay #OneDropOfHumanity

From community engagement and testing to contact tracing and treatment, the government-led #Ebola response in the #DRC is being intensified. Significant challenges remain, but with strong collaboration, sustained support for frontline health workers, and the people of DRC the outbreak can be brought under control, says @Chikwe_I, @WHO's Executive Director for the Health Emergencies Programme.

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.

Nathan John, who holds the record for most blood donations in #Nigeria 🇳🇬, embodies the principle of #OneDropOfHumanity. Watch below for Nathan's inspirational story on why he chooses to be a regular donor 👇🏿 #WorldBloodDonorDay

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.

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

Preparedness is first line defense against #outbreaks. @WHOMalawi Rep, Dr Charles Njuguna, visited Mzuzu Central Hospital to assess Ebola preparedness, touring the laboratory, isolation centre, pharmacy and key #emergencyresponse pillars. #EbolaPreparedness #HealthSecurity