Chikwe Ihekweazu (@chikwe_i) 's Twitter Profile
Chikwe Ihekweazu

@chikwe_i

Regional Director ai, WHO Africa Regional Office Assistant Director General / Deputy Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme. Opinions mine

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With support from World Health Organization (WHO), 17 child patients and 52 companions from #Gaza are on a flight to #Italy, where the patients will receive medical treatment. We are deeply grateful to the Italian government and health workers for their support and service. We hope that over 10,000

With support from <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>, 17 child patients and 52 companions from #Gaza are on a flight to #Italy, where the patients will receive medical treatment. We are deeply grateful to the Italian government and health workers for their support and service. 

We hope that over 10,000
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Aujourd’hui Ă  l’OMS Congo, Dr SODJINOU V. Dossou a symboliquement offert sa place de ReprĂ©sentant Ă  une petite #fille, le temps d’un instant ! Un geste fort, plein de sens : transmettre l’espoir, encourager l’engagement pour la santĂ© au #Congo 🇹🇬 dĂšs le plus #jeune Ăąge.

Aujourd’hui Ă  l’<a href="/OMSCongo/">OMS Congo</a>, Dr <a href="/sodjinoudossou/">SODJINOU V. Dossou</a> a symboliquement offert sa place de ReprĂ©sentant Ă  une petite #fille, le temps d’un instant !
Un geste fort, plein de sens : transmettre l’espoir, encourager l’engagement pour la santĂ© au #Congo 🇹🇬 dĂšs le plus #jeune Ăąge.
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Clinical care is a crucial component of #mpox outbreak response. The disease remains a major public health concern. This week experts gathered in #Nairobi 🇰đŸ‡Ș to review clinical management guidelines. Thank you Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and GIZ for the strong support.

Clinical care is a crucial component of #mpox outbreak response. The disease remains a major public health concern. This week experts gathered in #Nairobi 🇰đŸ‡Ș to review clinical management guidelines.

Thank you <a href="/FCDOGovUK/">Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office</a> and <a href="/giz_gmbh/">GIZ</a> for the strong support.
WHO South Africa (@whosouthafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At the G20 Fourth Health Working Group in Johannesburg, Shenaaz El-Halabi emphasized World Health Organization (WHO) role in supporting countries to operationalize the #PandemicAgreement by building resilient health systems, enhancing local capacity, and closing critical gaps in preparedness.

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A la veille de la #JournĂ©eMondialeDuDonneurDeSang2025, le Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Directeur rĂ©gional par intĂ©rim de l'OMS Afrique, des membres du personnel et la population de #Brazzaville🇹🇬 ont participĂ© ce jour Ă  une opĂ©ration de collecte de sang sur le site du Bureau rĂ©gional. La

A la veille de la #JournĂ©eMondialeDuDonneurDeSang2025, le Dr <a href="/Chikwe_I/">Chikwe Ihekweazu</a>, Directeur rĂ©gional par intĂ©rim de l'<a href="/OMS_Afrique/">OMS Afrique</a>, des membres du personnel et la population de #Brazzaville🇹🇬 ont participĂ© ce jour Ă  une opĂ©ration de collecte de sang sur le site du Bureau rĂ©gional.
 
La
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“Nuclear facilities must never be attacked,” IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛ chief stresses following Israeli strikes on Iran. “Such attacks have serious implications for nuclear safety, security and safeguards, as well as regional and international peace and security.” iaea.org/newscenter/sta


“Nuclear facilities must never be attacked,” <a href="/iaeaorg/">IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛</a> chief stresses following Israeli strikes on Iran.

“Such attacks have serious implications for nuclear safety, security and safeguards, as well as regional and international peace and security.”

iaea.org/newscenter/sta

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.World Health Organization (WHO) has almost 800 Collaborating Centres across the world, which help us to advance health research, scientific evidence and policy implementation that save lives. Their continuing support and partnership with WHO is admirable and invaluable. Thank you!

.<a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> has almost 800 Collaborating Centres across the world, which help us to advance health research, scientific evidence and policy implementation that save lives. 

Their continuing support and partnership with WHO is admirable and invaluable. Thank you!
Chikwe Ihekweazu (@chikwe_i) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Blood donation is an act of solidarity, a gift that connects us all. As we mark #WBDD2025, I thank all who showed up at WHO African Region to give this precious gift. Together, we save lives. #GiveHope #StrongerTogether #BloodSavesLives

Chikwe Ihekweazu (@chikwe_i) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Good discussion with Hon. Peggy Antoinette Vidot, Min: of Health of #Seychelles, on solidifying progress in health World Health Organization (WHO) supports & appreciates Seychelles leadership to drive the health initiative by Africa’s Small Islands States & our collective endeavour towards #HealthForAll

Good discussion with Hon. Peggy Antoinette Vidot, Min: of Health of #Seychelles, on solidifying progress in health

<a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> supports &amp; appreciates Seychelles leadership to drive the health initiative by Africa’s Small Islands States &amp; our collective endeavour towards #HealthForAll
Supriyaa Bezbaruah (@supriyabez) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Do join Part 2 of the #YellowFever series on World Health Organization (WHO) EPIWIN: " Yellow fever in Africa: what we know", 18 June 2025, 13.00 - 14.00 CEST. Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that poses a significant public health threat in tropical regions of Africa and South America.

Do join Part 2 of the #YellowFever series on <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> EPIWIN: " Yellow fever in Africa: what we know", 18 June 2025, 13.00 - 14.00 CEST. 

Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that poses a significant public health threat in tropical regions of Africa and South America.
UN News (@un_news_centre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Gaza’s health system is at breaking point, overwhelmed time and again by scores of people killed or injured near aid distribution sites, World Health Organization (WHO) warns. news.un.org/en/story/2025/


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🌍Milestone for Lusophone Africa! From 9–13 June, #AVAREF organized its 1st Portuguese-language clinical trials training in Maputo. 19 evaluators from 6 countries 🇩🇮 đŸ‡šđŸ‡» đŸ‡ŹđŸ‡Œ đŸ‡ŹđŸ‡¶ đŸ‡Č🇿 🇾đŸ‡č strengthened their skills in harmonized assessments. Thanks to Anvisa, INFARMED, I. P.,

🌍Milestone for Lusophone Africa!

From 9–13 June, #AVAREF organized its 1st Portuguese-language clinical trials training in Maputo.
19 evaluators from 6 countries 🇩🇮 đŸ‡šđŸ‡» đŸ‡ŹđŸ‡Œ đŸ‡ŹđŸ‡¶ đŸ‡Č🇿 🇾đŸ‡č strengthened their skills in harmonized assessments.

Thanks to <a href="/anvisa_oficial/">Anvisa</a>, <a href="/INFARMED_IP/">INFARMED, I. P.</a>,
Chikwe Ihekweazu (@chikwe_i) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sickle cell disease inflicts a heavy toll, especially on young lives in our region. But there's progress. WHO African Region is proud of advancements through approaches such as #PENPlus that are expanding access to screening & innovative treatments, bringing care closer to communities.

Chikwe Ihekweazu (@chikwe_i) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#HealthForAll means leaving no one behind, including refugees and migrants. This #WorldRefugeeDay and every day, WHO works with governments and partners across the African Region to build inclusive health systems that serve displaced populations.

#HealthForAll means leaving no one behind, including refugees and migrants.

This #WorldRefugeeDay and every day, WHO works with governments and partners across the African Region to build inclusive health systems that serve displaced populations.