
Dr. Otim Patrick , HSC
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Medical Epidemiologist| Health Emergencies| Health for all dreamer|
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16-05-2020 02:41:35
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Snapshot of the health emergencies in the region that keep us WHO African Region busy!

Conflict, cholera, & mass displacement, together with funding cuts, are severely compromising the health and well-being of the communities in South Sudan. reliefweb.int/report/south-s… #SouthSudan #HealthCrisis #PHSA Global Health Cluster WHO South Sudan OCHA South Sudan


Welcome to South Sudan Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu! WHO African Region’s Regional Director a.i, Chikwe Ihekweazu is in Juba to meet with government officials and key partners to strengthen support for health, including ongoing #cholera response efforts. #HealthForAll


My appreciation, Timo Olkkonen_EU 🇪🇺🇺🇦, Head of Delegation EU in South Sudan, for the warm welcome and constructive discussion today. EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺’s support is truly invaluable for World Health Organization (WHO)’s work in South Sudan. Thank you! Together, we stand firm to deliver on the promise of #HealthforAll


During my visit to South Sudan, I saw conflict, climate shocks & outbreaks devastating lives of millions and now we have attacks on healthcare We must support the MoH in putting people’s lives first. World Health Organization (WHO) is committed to this We must not leave the people of South Sudan behind.


Proud to join the side event on skin diseases as a global health priority at #WHA78. RESOLUTION ,Time to recognize the burden of skin conditions and act for better care, equity & visibility. #SkinHealth #GlobalHealth #WHA78 #UHC #WHO Dr Socé Fall - DrMed, PhD, FFPH Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus #IvoryCoast


The 78th World Health Assembly is now in the books! Here’s the message from Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Thanks to all of you for closely following our coverage here on X. Stay tuned for our final edition of the GHS #WHA78 newsletter, with a recap and highlights 📧


🚀 Kicking off Afro Geo Database Training for the Data & Info Management team! This week at WHO African Region, DIM & Novel-T are diving into how this powerful mapping platform helps countries share accurate local area maps, making it easier to plan, track & analyze polio campaigns




Sierra Leone🇸🇱 is making strides in addressing maternal and infant mortality. With World Health Organization (WHO) support, more than 500 health workers have received 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 training to provide respectful, compassionate care for mothers and children. 👇🏿

A lifetime of dedicated service! After a remarkable tenure advancing the #HealthForAll agenda in 🇹🇿 and many countries we bid a heartfelt farewell to Dr Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses, our Country Representative, as he retires from World Health Organization (WHO). Thank you for your dedicated service to the people of


Thank you Dr Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses for your impactful and dedicated service to humanity. I wish you a rewarding and happy retirement. Hongera Sana Daktari!!


🇸🇱 Sierra Leone is strengthening mpox outbreak response, increasing efforts to swiftly detect, prevent and end the spread of the virus. Collective support by partners and collaboration with communities are helping to safeguard health and protect lives. WHO Sierra Leone

📍Brazzaville “Our focus is on results. We need to collaborate fully, to build teams, to deliver on deadlines, and keep our eyes on the goals.” Today, Prof. Mohamed Janabi held his first town hall as WHO African Region Regional Director, sharing a vision grounded in equity, accountability and


Thank you very much Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu for your leadership at a very critical time in history of WHO African Region. You steadied the ship & handed over the captainship to Prof Janabi. To borrow your mantra, "we shall keep pushing" with the health & wellbeing of our people as our true north.