In Niania health zone, Ituri, @WHO, UN agencies and partners are working with health authorities to scale up the #Ebola response, strengthening treatment capacity & community engagement, delivering vital supplies & essential services to stop transmission and protect communities.

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The scale-up of the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is making a difference. New supplies, strengthened logistics and expanded support for frontline teams are helping to reinforce treatment, surveillance, laboratory services and infection prevention efforts in affected communities. However, transmission persists and new hotspots continue to emerge, underscoring the need to sustain and further scale up the response. To stay ahead of the outbreak, we must continue investing in the capacities needed on the ground: more health workers, stronger surveillance, expanded access to care, safe and dignified burials, and deeper community engagement. The progress achieved so far remains fragile and cannot be taken for granted. I thank all partners supporting the response, including those helping to mobilize and deliver critical supplies and equipment to affected communities. Their solidarity and commitment are helping strengthen operations where they are needed most. WHO is supporting the Government of the DRC and partners by providing technical expertise, operational leadership and support and delivering essential supplies. Sustained investment, solidarity and collective action will be critical to protect communities, save lives and bring this outbreak to an end. afro.who.int/countries/democ…

#Pneumonia is a leading cause of illness and death among children under 5, but it is preventable. Here’s how: 💉 Immunization 🥦 Adequate nutrition, incl. breastfeeding 🌫️ Reducing exposure to indoor air pollution 🏡 Improving housing conditions 🚭 Avoiding smoking near children who.int/news-room/fact-sheet…

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.🩷 If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s important to get checked by a healthcare professional immediately 👇🏿 #PinkOctober who.int/news-room/events/det…

Delvin Waisala's days begin by listening. As the Risk Communication and Community Engagement (#RCCE) Pillar Coordinator in Ituri, DRC, he monitors radio broadcasts, social media and community feedback to identify concerns, rumours and barriers that may affect the #Ebola response. Together with his team, he coordinates RCCE efforts across the province's 36 health zones to address concerns and promote informed action.

.@WHO, together with @UNICEF and with logistical support from @WFP, has delivered essential medicines and personal protective equipment to the Mandima Health Zone to strengthen the #Ebola response. The supplies will strengthen patient care and infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in health facilities. A rapid response team has been deployed to Mambasa and Mandima, where confirmed cases have increased in recent days. Community leaders and communities are being engaged on the importance of following public health measures. Training is under way on IPC, case management and community engagement to help interrupt transmission and save lives.

Strong regulatory systems are essential to ensuring access to safe, effective and quality health products. Dr @mimi_darko, DG of @AU_AMA_, discusses how regulatory collaboration, innovation and local manufacturing can help strengthen health security and improve access to medicines and other health products across Africa. Read more: afro.who.int/news/african-me…

Too much time spent indoors and intensive near vision activity lead to more children suffering from nearsightedness or #myopia. Taking regular breaks & spending more time outdoors can reduce this risk. Keep your eyes 👁️ healthy. Get regular eye checks!

Lydia Balume Nabisabo, a Clinical Psychologist with the Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation, supports Ebola patients and survivors as they cope with stress, fear and stigma related to the disease. She particularly remembers a survivor who was isolated by her family because they feared infection. Following psychosocial support and discussions with her relatives, the family agreed to welcome her back.

Join @WHOAFRO for a high-impact media training to strengthen AMR communication, explore lessons from TB & HIV, and master powerful storytelling ahead of the World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) 2026. 📅 7 October 2026 | 11:00 AM Brazzaville (13:00 EAT) Featuring insights from GAMA, the WHO Task Force of AMR Survivors, and social media experts. Register on Zoom: shorturl.at/zR4nD Passcode: AMR@2026 English & French interpretation available WAAW 2026 theme: “One Health, one action: Prevent AMR now”

In his opening remarks at #AHTSat5, @WHOAFRO Regional Director Prof. Mohamed Yakub Janabi urged stakeholders to ensure Africa’s digital health transformation is designed with Africans, governed by Africans and built for African realities. #AHTS2026

Research is critical to developing new diagnostics, medicines and health solutions. Dr Constance Assohou-Luty, Team Lead for Research for Health at @WHOAFRO, shares insights on research governance, clinical research and the importance of African-led research that responds to the continent's priorities.

Imagine countries seeing emerging health risks earlier and preparing and acting before they escalate. The Preparedness Data Exchange (PDX) helps countries use data and evidence to identify gaps, anticipate risks, forecast potential impacts and inform timely decisions to strengthen health emergency preparedness, resilience and health security.

Through close collaboration with health authorities, UN agencies and partners, @WHO continues to support efforts to control the #Ebola outbreak in DRC. We are strengthening treatment and surveillance capacities, scaling up community engagement and supporting essential health services to help reduce transmission and ensure people can access the care they need.

Meet 9-month-old Sly and 23-month-old Ivy, among the first children to receive the Measles-Rubella vaccine following the launch of #Uganda's nationwide campaign at Wakiso Health Centre IV. Their mother, Ritah, brought both children for vaccination to ensure they are protected against measles and rubella. She is encouraging parents and caregivers across Uganda to do the same. Together, let's make sure every eligible child is protected. #VaccinesWork #MeaslesRubellaCampaign

@WHOZambia, @mohzambia conduct rapid field mission to Chibombo following the cholera outbreak declaration. Assessments at treatment centres identified immediate response priorities, incl additional beds & treatment tent to strengthen outbreak control&protect affected communities

Every one of us can walk the talk on health. This month, tens of thousands of people are running, walking, swimming and cycling for a world where no child is paralysed by polio. I'm cheering them on - and I'll continue to count my own steps too. Find out more about #TeamEndPolio and move to #EndPolio: bit.ly/4y3G7vZ

At 81, Mrs. Dos Santos, a retiree living in Brazzaville 🇨🇬, continues to care for her health through regular physical activity, a balanced diet and routine monitoring of her blood pressure and blood sugar. To mark the International Day of Older Persons, she shares the habits that help her stay active and independent, along with an important message to younger generations. Read more: afro.who.int/countries/congo…