Women play a vital role in breaking the transmission of #NTDs .
Raising awareness among women about Buruli ulcer & other tropical skin diseases is key to #EndingNTDs . Thank you Prof Lydia Mosi for joining our #IWD Challenge. #EndingDiseasesInAfrica #InvestInWomen #HealthForAll
'Investing in women creates resilient communities and accelerates progress in #EndingNTDs ”. Dr Carol Karutu from The END Fund shares her powerful message on #IWD . Let's commit to #InvestInWomen , #EndingDiseasesInAfrica
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Today, we honor Dr Mwele Malecela's visionary leadership on her 61st birthday. Her dedication to #EndingNTDs inspires us all. Join us in celebrating her impactful contributions in #EndingDiseasesInAfrica ! #InvestInWomen for #HealthForAll
The voices are loud and the message is clear; we must #BeatNCDs to protect our future generation.
It is a heartwarming and passionate message from our children at the ongoing #ICPPA2024 .
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The message at the ongoing malaria ministerial meeting in Nigeria is clear; data is key to malaria elimination. This aligns with WHO African Region's efforts to support countries to leverage data to fight diseases through our precision public health approaches. #EndingDiseasesInAfrica
Benin and Mali have eliminated #Trachoma as a #PublicHealth problem, marking a major milestone in the fight against #NTDs . Learn how #ESPEN is supporting countries in their efforts: ➡️ rb.gy/yu1uk9
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Addressing #NCDs requires strong action at all levels.
Ahead of #ICPPA2024 happening in Tanzania, we are pleased to engage World Health Organization (WHO) Representatives in the African region and partners on building strong coalition to accelerate progress against #NCDs .
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Addressing & raising awareness of severe & chronic #NCDs is crucial not only for the present but also for the well-being of future generations.
This urgent message was emphasized by our children who participated in the #ICPPA2024 kickoff in 🇹🇿
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We must work to improve access to #NCDs care services for all, regardless where people live.
#ICPPA2024 starts in 2 days!
🗓️ Join us from April 23-25 as we explore ways to #BeatNCDs in Africa.
Register here: bit.ly/3JqN0zN
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A malaria ministerial meeting is underway in Nigeria to discuss ways of strengthening efforts to eliminate malaria. The meeting convened by Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA reflects the ongoing commitment by governments & partners such as World Health Organization (WHO) to tackle the disease in Africa. #EndingDiseasesInAfrica
We are still celebrating women in this month of March.
Join the #IWDChallenge !
Share a one-minute video celebrating women’s contributions to #EndingNTDs .
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WHO African Region
In 2023, the #UCN Cluster of WHO African Region & partners supported Member States to respond to their increasing disease burden.
I am happy to invite you to explore the results of our collective efforts towards #EndingDiseasesInAfrica . See more in our 2023 report: bit.ly/3UHrEo5
I am pleased to share the 3rd edition of the WHO African Region #UCN Newsletter. From malaria vaccination to the efforts towards reducing #NCDs burden in #Africa , the achievements in this issue reflect our shared commitment to #EndingDiseasesInAfrica .
Read more: bit.ly/3JL5VFC
The ongoing #ICPPA2024 reflects the commitment of WHO African Region, Helmsley Charitable Trust and other partners to scale up #NCDs interventions across the African region to save lives. Together, we will leverage the #PENPlus strategy to #BeatNCDs in Africa. #EndingDiseasesInAfrica
On April 25th, 2024,World Malaria Day-Liberia will launch the malaria vaccine in Rivercess County 💉. Meanwhile, stakeholders from Nigeria, Liberia, Guinea, & Cote d’Ivoire were in Ghana last week to learn from Ghana’s experience.
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Collaborating for a healthier future! 🌍
WHO African Region and The END Fund held a fruitful engagement to strategize on reviewing achievements, aligning priorities, and strengthening collaborative efforts to #EndingNTDs towards #HealthForAll .
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It is Day 2 of the WHO African Region Region Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Programme Managers meeting.
Today, stakeholders are discussing #NTD Master Plans and new tools for enhanced monitoring towards stronger programming.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for #Trachoma at UCT, & World Health Organization (WHO), organized a training workshop for NTD programme managers from 10 francophone #African countries on trachoma elimination dossier preparation. #EndingDiseasesInAfrica #EndingNTDs .
Read more: bit.ly/4bUeB
#ICPPA2024 is underway in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Over the next 3 days, experts, governments and partners will be sharing ideas on how we can accelerate progress against severe & chronic #NCDs in the #African region.
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