Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Met with Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and Industry and Trade Minister Anton Andreyevich Alikhanov to discuss #Russia's investment in national regulatory system for medicines and local production of vaccines and medicines. #WHA79

Met with Health Minister @RKNassereldine to discuss the health and humanitarian situation in #Lebanon. The continuation of attacks on health is further impeding the health system to deliver on people's health needs. @WHO will continue to support healthcare delivery, and calls on ceasefire deal to be respected. #WHA79

Met with Health Minister @Musaab_Al_Ali to discuss the health needs of people in #Syria and how @WHO can support further to rebuild the health system, alongside the global health partners. #WHA79

The future of health is digital and that was at the very centre of discussions during #WHA79 last week. What dozens of ministers and experts agreed on is that, to achieve the promise of AI, we need governance to keep humans in the loop, protect vulnerable populations, and place equity at the centre. @WHO is working to support countries in building that governance and architecture. Without trust and strong safeguards, digital health will not deliver on its promise.

Guyana Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony provides a stark example of how vaccine affordability helps increase vaccine uptake.

🌐 @Monica_Garcia_G ha mantenido una reunión con @DrTedros tras el Consejo Ejecutivo de la OMS celebrado hoy en Ginebra. Las crisis sanitarias del hantavirus o el ébola vuelven a demostrar la necesidad de coordinación internacional para proteger la salud pública global.

Africa is standing united against the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola Virus. Today, during the High-Level Ministerial Meeting, governments and partners announced approximately US$498.8 million in pledges and commitments to strengthen response efforts across affected and high-risk countries. This is a powerful demonstration of African solidarity, leadership, and collective responsibility in protecting our continent’s health security. As the outbreak evolves in a complex environment, trust, coordination, and rapid action remain essential to stopping transmission and saving lives. I thank our Member States, partners, and frontline responders for rising together at this critical moment for Africa’s Health Security. ------ L’Afrique reste unie face à l’épidémie en cours du virus Ebola Bundibugyo. Aujourd’hui, lors de la Réunion ministérielle de haut niveau, les gouvernements et partenaires ont annoncé environ 498,8 millions de dollars américains en promesses et engagements afin de renforcer les efforts de riposte dans les pays touchés et à haut risque. Ceci représente une démonstration forte de la solidarité africaine, du leadership et de la responsabilité collective pour protéger la sécurité sanitaire de notre continent. Alors que l’épidémie évolue dans un contexte complexe, la confiance, la coordination et une action rapide demeurent essentielles pour interrompre la transmission et sauver des vies. Je remercie nos États membres, partenaires et intervenants de première ligne de se mobiliser ensemble à ce moment crucial pour la sécurité sanitaire de l’Afrique. #AfricaResponds #DRC #Uganda

#Ebola Bundibugyo virus update: - So far, 101 cases have been confirmed in the #DRC, including 10 confirmed deaths. But we know the epidemic in the DRC is much larger. There are now more than 900 suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths. - #Uganda has reported two additional confirmed cases among healthcare workers, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to seven, including one confirmed death. We are continuing to scale up the response with our partners, and we expect more cases to be identified in the coming days and weeks. The sooner we can trace people with infections and identify their contacts, the sooner we can provide the care they need and bring this outbreak under control.

My thanks to @Dr_JeanKaseya and Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar for convening today’s meeting of African Health leaders. We are facing an extremely serious and complex #Ebola outbreak in the #DRC. It will likely get worse before it gets better. What makes this response especially challenging is: 1. Delayed detection of the outbreak, meaning we are now playing catch-up with a fast-moving epidemic. 2. Intensified fighting in Ituri and North Kivu, and significant distrust of outside authorities among some local communities. 3. The absence of approved vaccines or therapeutics for the Bundibugyo virus strain. But we know this virus, and we know how to stop it. We have contained every previous Ebola outbreak, and we will contain this one too. The question is how quickly we can do it and how many more lives may be lost before then. Thank you @PresidencyZA Ramaphosa for announcing a financial contribution to the response, an important step in supporting @AfricaCDC. I also appreciate the leadership of @_AfricanUnion Chair President @ymahmoudali. We will not rest until this outbreak is brought under control.

“Wag mag paloko sa vape at sigarilyo.” “Don’t be fooled by vapes and cigarettes.” Proud to team up in Filipino with Philippines Secretary of Health, Dr Teodoro J. Herbosa, to raise awareness on the harms of tobacco and vaping, and to #BeatNCDs.

Great discussion with @KKMPutrajaya Minister @DrDzul on #Malaysia’s leading work on behavioural science for health, and making sure all their healthy policy work is influenced by behavioural science. We also discussed the government’s initiatives on lung health and rare disease. We will continue our strong partnership to achieve #HealthForAll. #WHA79

Mr President, Health Minister @vicatallah, my deep gratitude for your leadership of the 79th World Health Assembly. I very much appreciate the way you have led this Health Assembly with wisdom, a steady hand, good grace, a dose of humour and Dominican style. #WHA79

As surveillance efforts have been scaled up in the #DRC #Ebola response, more than 900 suspected cases have been identified so far, including 101 confirmed cases. In Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, nearly 5 million people live amid ongoing conflict. Today, 1 in 4 people are in need of humanitarian assistance, and 1 in 5 are internally displaced. The violence is forcing people to flee, including health and humanitarian workers. This is severely impeding efforts to scale up Ebola contact tracing and identify infections early enough to provide supportive care. Ongoing insecurity and fear are also fueling mistrust within communities. @WHO and humanitarian health partners maintain a presence across Ituri, including in some of the hardest-to-reach and most insecure areas. Communities are facing not only the threat of Ebola, but also a wide range of diseases. Our Health Cluster partners are supporting the delivery of: * maternal, reproductive, newborn, child, and adolescent healthcare * treatment of severe acute malnutrition with complications * mental health services, wound care, and support for survivors of sexual violence * medical supplies * routine immunization * community health services Delivering a comprehensive package of healthcare services is essential - not only to meet urgent health needs, but also to build the trust that is critical for an effective Ebola response.

#Hantavirus update: So far, 12 cases and three deaths have been reported to @WHO. No additional deaths have been reported since May 2. All passengers and crew remain in quarantine and under close monitoring to ensure they receive care if needed. The situation is stable for now. We continue to remain vigilant and in close contact with all relevant governments.

am thrilled to sign the African Medicine Agency @AUAMA -@WHO Framework Agreement for Collaboration alongside my sister, Delese Mimi Darko. Together, we will work to enhance access to quality medicines throughout Africa, reinforcing our commitment to #HealthForAll. Continental institutions play a vital and complementary role alongside global organizations, and WHO will continue to provide both financial and technical support.

𝐐: Why is regular #handwashing important during an #Ebola outbreak? 𝐀: Handwashing helps reduce the risk of infection by removing viruses that may be present on hands after contact with contaminated surfaces or people. It is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect individuals, families and health workers during outbreaks. Learn more: who.int/emergencies/si…

Last night @WHOUkraine office in Kyiv was hit by debris from one of many strikes in the city, damaging windows on the 3rd floor. This building is home to many UN agencies besides WHO. No one got injured.   Multiple deaths and injuries have been reported so far from the attacks on civilian infrastructure over night. Attacks on health and civilians MUST STOP. We urge once again for a ceasefire. Peace is the best medicine.

Here’s what @WHO and global health partners are doing to accelerate therapeutic and vaccine R&D for the #Ebola Bundibugyo virus ⬇️