WHO African Region
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WHO African Region
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Official BlueSky account for the World Health Organization African Region - WHO/AFRO
Swift response by @who.int and partners is helping contain the cholera outbreak in Vridi-Akobrakré, Côte d'Ivoire.

WHO provided medical supplies to support rapid case confirmation and timely treatment.
July 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Several countries across the African region are experiencing cholera outbreaks.

Here’s what you need to know about cholera, its symptoms, and how to reduce your risk of infection. ⬇️

#ViralFactsAfrica
July 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The benefits of breastfeeding add up 🤱🏿👶🏿.

Breast milk helps keep babies healthy! It supplies everything they need for growth and development.
#ProtectBreastfeeding
June 25, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Today is #WorldSickleCell Awareness Day.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most prevalent genetic disorder in sub-Saharan #Africa. 73% of the 7.74 million people with SCD globally live in Africa.

Investing in sickle cell services can save thousands of children's lives across the continent.
June 19, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Happy #InternationalNursesDay!

Today we celebrate the millions of nurses across the African Region whose dedication, skill, and compassion power our health systems.

Thank you for being the heartbeat of care. 💙

#IND2025
#SupportNurses
May 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
More than 230 million girls & women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM).

FGM includes all procedures that involve removing or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons. It is normally carried out on young girls & can severely damage their mental & physical health.
May 2, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Vaccines save lives.
They build futures.

Thanks to vaccines, millions of children are protected from deadly diseases — but too many are still missing out.
It’s time to make immunization accessible for all.

A healthier world is #HumanlyPossible.

#VaccinesWork
#worldimmunizationweek
#AVW2025
April 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
#Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells is lower than normal.
This means less oxygen is being delivered throughout the body.

Here are some common symptoms 👇🏿
April 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM