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Dr Benido Impouma

@drbenido

Global Public Health Leader || Director of Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases Cluster, @WHOAFRO.

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The fight against #NCDs doesn't stop in conference halls! Today at #ICPPA2025, participants kicked off Day 3 with a #BeatNCDs fitness challenge to promote healthier lifestyles.

The fight against #NCDs doesn't stop in conference halls!

Today at #ICPPA2025, participants kicked off Day 3 with a #BeatNCDs fitness challenge to promote healthier lifestyles.
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#Diabetes continues to pose a significant health burden in the African region. At #ICPPA2025, #NCDs warriors are calling on stakeholders to leverage integrated health service delivery and people-centered services to win the fight against diabetes.

#Diabetes continues to pose a significant health burden in the African region.

At #ICPPA2025, #NCDs warriors are calling on stakeholders to leverage integrated health service delivery and people-centered services to win the fight against diabetes.
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The 2nd International Conference on #PENPlus in Africa continues to spark powerful conversations among health experts, leaders, and #NCDs warriors. Participants are sharing reflections, lived experiences, and calls to action from across the Region. ⬇️Take a look at some of the

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#ICPPA2025 has ended in Abuja. I am encouraged by the commitment of #NCD experts, partners & Member States to address severe #NCDs burden in Africa. WHO African Region will work with partners to support Member States in implementing the key recommendations towards

#ICPPA2025 has ended in Abuja.
 I am encouraged by the commitment of #NCD experts, partners & Member States to address severe #NCDs burden in Africa.   

<a href="/WHOAFRO/">WHO African Region</a> will work with partners to support Member States in implementing the key recommendations towards
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#ICPPA2025 was filled with extraordinary energy from policymakers and #NCD stakeholders. 💡over 100 NCD experts, partners and policymakers 💡over 200 people virtually engaged 💡countless insightful & inspiring discussions 💡catalyzed collective action to scale up #PENPlus

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🚨 Just out: The latest Communicable and Noncommunicable Disease progress report in the African Region. From convening critical regional health meetings, strengthening health systems, developing strategic disease outlook reports and vaccination guidelines, efforts are being

🚨 Just out: The latest Communicable and Noncommunicable Disease progress report in the African Region. 

From convening critical regional health meetings, strengthening health systems, developing strategic disease outlook reports and vaccination guidelines, efforts are being
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As the #IAS2025 starts today, World Health Organization (WHO) remains steadfast in our commitment to achieving the end of AIDS in our lifetime, and calls on world leaders to: Embrace meaningful partnerships — especially with people living with #HIV and key populations;   Support global HIV research;

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Leading the way towards #EndingDiseasesInAfrica💪 In 2024, WHO African Region's #ENDISA team convened over 90 critical meetings & conferences, driving expert dialogue and advocating for #HealthForAll. Through these expert convenings & strong partnerships, our team shaped health policies

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#SãoToméandPríncipe 🇸🇹 aims to eliminate the transmission of #leprosy by 2030. Health authorities, with support from World Health Organization (WHO), have strengthened surveillance, trained health workers and are providing free treatment accessible to everyone ➡️

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Congratulations! #Senegal 🇸🇳 has eliminated #trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the 9th country in WHO African Region to do so. This marks a major milestone in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 🔗bit.ly/3Ua8iH4 #endNTDs

Congratulations! #Senegal 🇸🇳 has eliminated #trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the 9th country in <a href="/WHOAFRO/">WHO African Region</a> to do so.

This marks a major milestone in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 🔗bit.ly/3Ua8iH4
#endNTDs
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#ICPPA2025 was a profound moment in the fight against #NCDs as health leaders commit to accelerate implementation of the #PENPlus approach for chronic and severe #NCDs. With this momentum, we can #BeatNCDs in Africa. Check out the call to action here ➡️ bit.ly/4lx3EyN

#ICPPA2025 was a profound moment in the fight against #NCDs as health leaders commit to accelerate implementation of the #PENPlus approach for chronic and severe #NCDs. 
With this momentum, we can #BeatNCDs in Africa.

Check out the call to action here
➡️ bit.ly/4lx3EyN
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Retinoblastoma is a type of eye cancer that mostly affects children under 5. 👁️ Know the signs. Act early. Early detection saves lives.

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Unaddressed hearing loss costs the African region over USD 27 billion annually, impacting lives and economies alike. This is the high cost of inaction. Countries must act now to ensure access to ear and #HearingCare for all. More ➡️ bit.ly/3BZowNn

Unaddressed hearing loss costs the African region over USD 27 billion annually, impacting lives and economies alike. This is the high cost of inaction.

Countries must act now to ensure access to ear and #HearingCare for all.

More ➡️ bit.ly/3BZowNn
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Thank you Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso, Minister of Ministère de la Coopération Internationale - Congo, for the cordial discussion today. WHO African Region appreciates the collaboration with the government of #Congo. Strong partnership is key to driving progress in health & development. Count on our support to achieve #HealthForAll.

Thank you <a href="/ChristelSassou/">Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso</a>, Minister of <a href="/CooperationCG/">Ministère de la Coopération Internationale - Congo</a>, for the cordial discussion today. <a href="/WHOAFRO/">WHO African Region</a> appreciates the collaboration with the government of #Congo.

Strong partnership is key to driving progress in health &amp; development.

Count on our support to achieve #HealthForAll.
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The World Health Organization (WHO), St. Jude Research & Ministry of Health, Ghana mission for the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines is in the Ashanti Region. Today, the team is at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital & Kumasi South Hospitals to assess gaps & support readiness for deployment of free childhood cancer meds.

The <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>, <a href="/StJudeResearch/">St. Jude Research</a> &amp; <a href="/mohgovgh/">Ministry of Health, Ghana</a> mission for the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines is in the Ashanti Region.

Today, the team is at <a href="/komfo_anokye/">Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital</a> &amp; Kumasi South Hospitals to assess gaps &amp; support readiness for deployment of free childhood cancer meds.
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🌍 Every year, #drowning claims thousands of lives in Africa, many of them children. Most deaths happen during daily activities like bathing, fishing, or boat travel, according to national reports. Yet fewer than 10 countries have a prevention plan. Let's act, invest and save

🌍 Every year, #drowning claims thousands of lives in Africa, many of them children.

Most deaths happen during daily activities like bathing, fishing, or boat travel, according to national reports. Yet fewer than 10 countries have a prevention plan.

Let's act, invest and save
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With support from World Health Organization (WHO), #Ethiopia 🇪🇹 is scaling up efforts to reach “zero leprosy” by 2030. Despite having eliminated #leprosy as a public health problem in 1999, the country still reports 2500 cases of this neglected tropical disease every year. Read 👉🏿bit.ly/4guDEl9

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Let’s not forget regular physical activity‍🏃🏿‍♂️ is one of the most important ways to stay healthy and prevent noncommunicable diseases. At #ICPPA2025, participants engaged in a #BeatNCDs fitness challenge to promote healthier lifestyles. This video is your reminder to make time