Onyinye Emefiene

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them means they can stop working for you when you need them most. Antibiotics are not a treatment for #COVID19. ✅ Only take antimicrobial medicines when prescribed ➡️ afro.who.int/ResistAMR #WAAW2022

Uganda confirms an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Mubende District, Uganda.   The confirmed case is a 24 year old male a resident Ngabano village of Madudu Sub County in Mubende District presented with EVD symptoms and later succumbed.

Nigeria to avert 50,000 deaths in children annually, introduces rotavirus vaccine into vaccination schedule. Read more...bit.ly/3R2CGzD

In support of affected communities from recent attacks, @WHO donated drugs & medical supplies to Ondo State government. Dr Ajaka, Commissioner for Health, lauded WHO for the ‘huge support.’

Monkeypox outbreaks: 4 key questions researchers have nature.com/articles/d4158…

After leading @WHO through an unprecedented pandemic, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been re-elected for a second term. Congratulations, @DrTedros! #WHA75

US Soccer announces equal pay for men and women teams lindaikejisblog.com/2022/5/us-socc…

I had a very productive meeting w/ the National Ass. of Persons with physical Disabilities, Niger state Branch. We discussed areas of collaboration on achieving #UHC for everyone, making health sector more inclusive by tackling the barriers @WHONigeria

Last week, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa stated that the Delta State Government will partner with the United Nations to help in curbing human trafficking and irregular migration in the State.

You don't have to do it alone, speak with a #healthcare professional. #QuitTobacco #QuitSMOKING #NoTobaccoDay #NoSmoking #WorldNoTobaccoDay2021

Today, the world commemorates #WorldNoTobaccoDay2021 with theme: #CommitToQuit. Make that commitment; Quit with millions around the world. #NoSmoking #NoTobaccoDay

Each step I take to visit a state, I discover great work our colleagues in the field have been doing, sometimes under difficult conditions. Effective communication between all levels of the Organization is key if we are to succeed as one WHO @WHONigeria

#UN RC and WR @WHONigeria visit to @DSGovernment in review of UN operations in the state in areas of illegal migration & human trafficking aiming to achieve a more reliable partnership with United Nations. @delta_no1 @UN_Nigeria @WMulombo @CWarigon @EkundareF @Nyinye0 @TOBY_ssz

@DSGovernment state banquet in honor of the UN Resident Coordinator and WR @WHONigeria on initiative visit to Delta state as HE @IAOkowa appreciates the dignitaries. @delta_no1 @UN_Nigeria @WMulombo @CWarigon @EkundareF @Nyinye0 @TOBY_ssz

Courtesy visit by the RC @UN_Nigeria and WR @WHONigeria to the Asagba of Asaba acknowledging the roles of the traditional leaders in promoting health & socio-economic status of the state, looking forward to a more robust collaboration. @WMulombo @DSGovernment @CWarigon @Nyinye0

@delta_no1 Very pleased to have a coordinated staff meeting with the WR @WHONigeria on continued effort in achieving WHO core mandate and support to @DSGovernment during his visit with UNRC. @executive_ssz @CWarigon @EkundareF @Nyinye0 @TOBY_ssz

Sites and Sounds from @UNResident visit to @EdoState .

WHO @delta_no1 Taking a bold step to reach the unreached and resolving noncompliance issues at the ongoing #OBR vaccination campaign in 5-High risk LGAs. @WHONigeria @dsphcda @WMulombo @CWarigon @EkundareF @Nyinye0 @TOBY_ssz

Supportive visit to sample collection Labs in Warri @delta_no1 aiming at improving testing for #COVID19. @WHONigeria @deltasmoh @WMulombo @RMpazanje @CWarigon @EkundareF @Nyinye0 @TOBY_ssz

Nurse and Midwives are the backbone of any health team. #InternationalNursesDay #InternationalNursesDay2021