Edina Amponsah-Dacosta PhD, MPH (@eddiedacosta2) 's Twitter Profile
Edina Amponsah-Dacosta PhD, MPH

@eddiedacosta2

Medical VirologistšŸ”¬| VaccinologistšŸ’‰| Health Policy and Systems ReseacheršŸŒ| All Round Life EnthusiastšŸ’•| Opinions are my own

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UNICEF HIV & AIDS (@unicef_aids) 's Twitter Profile Photo

3ļøāƒ£ Integrating #HIV services into wider health systems makes care more accessible and affordable. #GlobalAIDSUpdate2025 Report āž”ļø bit.ly/3Im3z2i

3ļøāƒ£ Integrating #HIV services into wider health systems makes care more accessible and affordable.

#GlobalAIDSUpdate2025 Report āž”ļø bit.ly/3Im3z2i
UNICEF Polio (@unicefpolio) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"I love my work. It’s my passion. I’ve been serving my community for 11 years," says FranƧois, after vaccinating 7-month-old John against polio in Kalunga, Tanganyika province, DR Congo. He's proud to be helping build a polio-free world #ForEveryChild. #EndPolio

"I love my work. It’s my passion. I’ve been serving my community for 11 years," says FranƧois, after vaccinating 7-month-old John against polio in Kalunga, Tanganyika province, DR Congo. 
He's proud to be helping build a polio-free world #ForEveryChild.
#EndPolio
WHO South Africa (@whosouthafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, we honour the strength, resilience, and achievements of women across South Africa. World Health Organization (WHO) we celebrate women as leaders, caregivers, change-makers, and champions of health for all. Here’s to building a healthier, fairer, and more inclusive future together.

Today, we honour the strength, resilience, and achievements of women across South Africa. <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>   we celebrate women as leaders, caregivers, change-makers, and champions of health for all.
Here’s to building a healthier, fairer, and more inclusive future together.
Sabin Vaccine Institute (@sabinvaccine) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ā€œA scientist who is also a human being cannot rest while knowledge which might be used to reduce suffering rests on the shelf.ā€ - Dr. Albert B. Sabin Learn more about the man whose vision we carry on today ā¤µļø sabin.org/about/our-hist…

ā€œA scientist who is also a human being cannot rest while knowledge which might be used to reduce suffering rests on the shelf.ā€ - Dr. Albert B. Sabin 

Learn more about the man whose vision we carry on today ā¤µļø 
sabin.org/about/our-hist…
Vaccines MDPI (@vaccines_mdpi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

šŸ“¢New Special Issue has been launched! Special Issue: "#Tuberculosis Treatments and #Vaccines Research" Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Vishwanath Venketaraman šŸ—“ļø Manuscript Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026 šŸ‘‰For more information: brnw.ch/21wUUfF

šŸ“¢New Special Issue has been launched!
Special Issue: "#Tuberculosis Treatments and #Vaccines Research" 
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Vishwanath Venketaraman
šŸ—“ļø Manuscript Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026
šŸ‘‰For more information: brnw.ch/21wUUfF
Kate OBrien (@kate_l_obrien) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A proud moment for public health in Guinea: the #malaria vaccine is now part of routine immunization—protecting thousands of children. Congrats to Guinea’s Ministry of Health, @Gavi, UNICEF, PATH, World Health Organization (WHO) & all partners. #VaccinesWork šŸ”—bit.ly/45BrXoP

A proud moment for public health in Guinea: the #malaria vaccine is now part of routine immunization—protecting thousands of children. Congrats to Guinea’s Ministry of Health, @Gavi, <a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a>, <a href="/PATHtweets/">PATH</a>, <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> &amp; all partners.
#VaccinesWork 
šŸ”—bit.ly/45BrXoP
WHO Gambia (@whogambia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The NITAG Capacity Building Workshop has concluded. Members are now equipped to provide evidencebased guidance on immunization policies, strengthening decisions &ensuring vaccines reach all Gratitude to all partners &stakeholders for making this milestone possible. #VaccinesWork

The NITAG Capacity Building Workshop has concluded.
Members are now equipped to provide evidencebased guidance on immunization policies, strengthening decisions &amp;ensuring vaccines reach all

Gratitude to all partners &amp;stakeholders for making this milestone possible.
#VaccinesWork
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Cholera remains a major public health threat in Africa, with over 213,500 suspected cases and over 4,400 deaths just in 2025. To tackle this threat, I joined President Hakainde Hichilema and Dr Jean Kaseya in launching the continental preparedness and response plan against cholera,

United Nations (@un) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ā€œThe people of Haiti are in a perfect storm of suffering.ā€ With violence, displacement and hunger fueling an appalling humanitarian crisis, António Guterres calls for solidarity with the Caribbean country. ā€œHaiti remains shamefully overlooked.ā€ un.org/sg/en/content/…

ā€œThe people of Haiti are in a perfect storm of suffering.ā€

With violence, displacement and hunger fueling an appalling humanitarian crisis, <a href="/antonioguterres/">António Guterres</a> calls for solidarity with the Caribbean country.

ā€œHaiti remains shamefully overlooked.ā€

un.org/sg/en/content/…
WHO African Region (@whoafro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

18 of the 20 countries with the highest burden of cervical cancer are in Africa. It can be prevented through vaccination and regular screening, and treated if detected early. Talk to your healthcare provider about screening today.

18 of the 20 countries with the highest burden of cervical cancer are in Africa.

It can be prevented through vaccination and regular screening, and treated if detected early.

Talk to your healthcare provider about screening today.
Edina Amponsah-Dacosta PhD, MPH (@eddiedacosta2) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I couldn't agree more Africa Health Research Institute ā€¼ļø A truly enlightening meeting and forward thinking initiative! Proud to have represented VACFA as part of this consortium!! Taking ownership to ensure #vaccinesforall #vaccineswork #VaccinesSaveLives

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

A new #Ebola outbreak is confirmed in the #DRC. Tragically, 15 deaths have been reported so far, including 4 health workers. World Health Organization (WHO) teams are already supporting the response, deploying experts and medical supplies needed to protect health workers and care for patients.

National Department of Health (@healthza) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know that Cervical Cancer can often be prevented or treated if caught early? Regular screenings at your nearest clinic can spot any abnormalities before they turn into something serious. Take control of your health today , visit your nearest clinic now

Did you know that Cervical Cancer can often be prevented or treated if caught early? Regular screenings at your nearest clinic can spot any abnormalities before they turn into something serious. Take control of your health today , visit your nearest clinic now
United Nations (@un) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Democratic Republic of the Congo: A new Ebola outbreak has been declared in the southern Kasai Province, with 28 suspected cases & 15 deaths. World Health Organization (WHO) is deploying experts, essential supplies & equipment to support the response. afro.who.int/countries/demo…

Chikwe Ihekweazu (@chikwe_i) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, #DRC declared its 16th #Ebola outbreak in Kasai province, with 28 cases & 15 deaths reported so far. World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting health authorities with surveillance & patient care. With DRC’s hard-won experience, we’ll work together to bring this outbreak under control.

World Health Organization (WHO) (@who) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Mpox is no longer a public health emergency of international concern. The announcement follows the fifth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee on the upsurge of mpox. The Committee advised the Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus that the situation no longer represents an international

#Mpox is no longer a public health emergency of international concern.

The announcement follows the fifth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee on the upsurge of mpox. The Committee advised the Director-General <a href="/DrTedros/">Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus</a> that the situation no longer represents an international
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Sudan is facing a hunger crisis, with famine conditions confirmed in parts of the country. The situation is especially severe in the region of North Darfur, where the city of El Fasher has been under siege for more than 500 days. We call for the immediate opening of safe,

South African Government (@governmentza) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌘 Look up, South Africa! A breathtaking lunar eclipse is on the way 🌌. Don’t miss this rare celestial event as the Earth’s shadow dances across the Moon. Let nature’s wonder remind us how small we are, yet part of something so big. šŸ’« #LunarEclipse #SkyWatch #CelestialWonder

🌘 Look up, South Africa!
A breathtaking lunar eclipse is on the way 🌌. Don’t miss this rare celestial event as the Earth’s shadow dances across the Moon.

Let nature’s wonder remind us how small we are, yet part of something so big. šŸ’«
#LunarEclipse #SkyWatch #CelestialWonder
WHO African Region (@whoafro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Togo šŸ‡¹šŸ‡¬ has rolled out malaria vaccination for children in all health districts. This strategy complements existing measures to tackle malaria, which disproportionately affects children. With this milestone, the country is making significant progress towards #HealthForAll.