Enock Sichone

HAPPY BIRTHDAY *MR.PRESIDENT ENOCK* *SICHONE*. Familia ya TAMELASA - MUHAS inapenda kukupongeza Enock Sichone, Mwenyekiti wa Tamelasa Taifa katika siku yako ya kuzaliwa. Uongozi wako umekuwa nguzo muhimu sana kwetu wana Tamelasa na tunajivunia sana kuwa sehemu ya familia hii.

Pleased to join @DrTedros to witness #Angola’s efforts to strengthen primary health care. With support from the European Union, we handed over a new ambulance and 30 laptops to strengthen emergency services and the national health information system. @WHO remains committed to working with Angola to build stronger and more resilient health services for all.

Pleased to spend time today with colleagues from @WHOKenya and our Nairobi Emergency Hub. It was a valuable opportunity to hear your insights and connect as one WHO family. Thank you for your dedication and the remarkable work you do every day to advance health in Kenya and across the Region. Asante sana for the thoughtful gift. You make me #ProudToBeWHO.

Privileged to join key discussions at the #WorldHealthSummit on advancing sustainable solutions for NCDs. To achieve real progress on NCDs, we must move from declarations to delivery, through partnerships, investment and innovation. @WHOAFRO is supporting countries to turn commitments into integrated, people-centred solutions.

Constructive dialogue today with @WHOAFRO health ministers on collectively setting our priorities. Thank you for the spirit of collaboration to place African leadership at the centre of health. Let's deepen this solidarity for the future of health of our continent.

Hepatitis affects millions worldwide ,but it is preventable and treatable. Over 254 million people live with Hepatitis B, and many are unaware of their status. Let’s break the silence, let’s break Hepatitis! Through Awareness. @WHOAFRO @ProfJanabi @Hep_Alliance @ntulikapologwe

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Honoured to join the Independent Monitoring Board in Geneva this week — my sincere thanks to Sir Liam, IMB Chair, for his leadership. Proud of Africa’s progress, with the polio type 1 outbreak closed in Madagascar and DRC pushing forward. Let’s keep working to #EndPolio.

MUHAS Internationalization and Convocation Unit cordially invites you to a Special Address on “Advancing Global Health Through International Diplomacy” by H.E. Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation

📍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, @ProfJanabi held his first town hall as @WHOAFRO Regional Director, sharing a vision grounded in equity, accountability and lasting results - to advance health for all in Africa.

Congratulations, @ProfJanabi Wishing you all the best in your new role. As youth we admire your dedication and continue to learn from you. Thank you to @SuluhuSamia for trusting you this is a big step forward for Tanzania’s health sector. You have our prayers 👏🇹🇿.

I had the honour of attending the 2025/26 Ministry of Health budget presentation in the Tanzanian Parliament. My presence reaffirmed WHO’s continued partnership with Tanzania in advancing equitable, resilient, and sustainable health systems that ensure no one is left behind. #HealthForAll

Just in: The @WHO Executive Board, at its 157th session in Geneva, has officially appointed @ProfJanabi of 🇹🇿 Tanzania as @WHOAFRO Regional Director, following his nomination on 18 May 2025. #EB157 Read more: afro.who.int/news/professor…

Congratulations @ProfJanabi on your resounding appointment as WHO Africa Director! Your leadership, dedication, and vision continue to inspire us all. Wishing you great success in this vital role.

📍Dar es Salaam ▪️RAIS SAMIA NA RAIS MSTAAFU KIKWETE WAPONGEZWA KWA KUFANIKISHA USHINDI WA PROFESA JANABI KATIKA UCHAGUZI WA MKURUGENZI WA WHO KANDA YA AFRIKA Na Mwandishi `Maalumu Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mhe. Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan, amepongezwa kwa maono yake ya mbali na uamuzi wa busara wa kumpendekeza Profesa Mohamed Yakub Janabi kugombea nafasi ya Mkurugenzi wa Kanda ya Afrika wa Shirika la Afya Duniani (WHO). Wananchi mbalimbali waliohojiwa wametaja hatua hiyo ya Rais Samia kama ishara ya kujiamini kama taifa, na uthibitisho kuwa Watanzania wanao uwezo wa kushika nafasi nyeti katika taasisi kubwa za kimataifa, wakielezea faraja yao kwa jinsi Tanzania inavyozidi kung’ara kwenye majukwaa ya kidiplomasia duniani. Aidha, Rais Samia amesifiwa kwa kuunda kikosi kazi maalum kilichoongozwa na Rais Mstaafu wa Awamu ya Nne, Mhe. Dkt. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, kwa ajili ya kuratibu na kusimamia kampeni ya kidiplomasia ya Profesa Janabi. Ushirikiano huo umeibuka na matokeo chanya, ambapo Profesa Janabi ameibuka mshindi kwa kishindo kupitia mchakato wa uchaguzi uliopigiwa kura na nchi wanachama wa WHO Kanda ya Afrika. Dkt. Kikwete, ambaye ana uzoefu mkubwa katika medani za kimataifa, amepongezwa kwa kutumia umahiri na uhusiano wake wa kidiplomasia kuhakikisha kampeni hiyo inafanikiwa. Mchango wake umetajwa kama kichocheo muhimu kilichowezesha Tanzania kupata ushindi dhidi ya wagombea kutoka Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea na Togo. Katika picha iliyopigwa wakati wa harakati za kampeni hiyo, Dkt. Kikwete anaonekana akiongoza moja ya vikao vya kikosi kazi hicho, ambacho hatimaye kilitimiza azma yake mnamo Jumapili, Mei 18, 2025, kwa ushindi mkubwa wa Profesa Janabi. Mgombea huyo wa Tanzania alipata kura 32 kati ya 47 zilizopigwa kwa siri na wajumbe wa nchi wanachama wa WHO Afrika, kabla ya kuanza kwa Mkutano Mkuu wa WHO. Uchaguzi huo umefanyika kufuatia kifo cha ghafla cha aliyekuwa Mkurugenzi mteule, Dkt. Faustine Ndugulile, mnamo Novemba 2024. Nafasi hiyo ilivuta wagombea mahiri kutoka mataifa kadhaa, lakini Profesa Janabi alifanikiwa kuungwa mkono kwa wingi, akionesha kuwa jina la Tanzania bado lina nguvu katika diplomasia ya afya barani Afrika.

I am deeply honored and humbled to be elected as the WHO Regional Director for Africa @WHOAFRO . This is not just a personal milestone, but a collective victory for our continent’s unwavering pursuit of better health for all. I thank the Member States for their trust and confidence in me. Africa is a continent of resilience, innovation, and boundless potential. As we face evolving health challenges, my commitment is to work with all partners to strengthen health systems, promote equity, and ensure no one is left behind. To my colleagues in Tanzania and across Africa; this journey belongs to all of us. Let’s walk it together, with purpose and unity. Thank you so much.

Hongera sana @ProfJanabi kwa ushindi wa kishindo kuwa Mkurugenzi @WHOAFRO. Ni ushindi wa Rais @SuluhuSamia na Watanzania wote. Tunajivunia. Umetuheshimisha sana. Tunakuombea mafanikio mema katika kutimiza majukumu yako mapya. Ninavyokufahamu Profesa, sina wasiwasi kwamba utafanya vizuri sana. Afrika na Dunia watashangaa!

Congratulations @ProfJanabi TAMELASA wishes you all the best @ntulikapologwe @wizara_afyatz @HoyceTemu @WHOAFRO @GloryLivingst13 @MuhasTamelasa @tamelasataifa