Wamala Joseph Francis

Very humbling but energising to do more to improve public health security. twitter.com/lmadoff/status…

A 35-strong team of @WHO and @MinSanteRDC experts arrived today in Bunia from Kinshasa to reinforce #Ebola emergency response operations in Ituri Province. As efforts intensify, WHO also delivered nearly 7 tonnes of emergency medical supplies and equipment, including personal protective equipment, tents, beds and operational support items to reinforce and scale up frontline response. WHO stands with DRC, health workers and partners working urgently to contain the outbreak and save lives.

South Africa response to Hantavirus continues.

Cross-border coordination of health emergency responses in Africa remains uneven, slowing action even as national preparedness improves. At a two-day consultative meeting in #Brazzaville, @WHOAFRO, together with @AfricaCDC, @WorldBankGroup and @ECSA_HC, has convened senior officials from 13 East, Southern and Central African countries and partners to strengthen health security, enhance real-time data sharing, and align disease surveillance and response systems for faster, more coordinated action against infectious disease threats.

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As countries strengthen vigilance around emerging health threats, @WHOAFRO and @AfricaCDC are convening a joint technical briefing on #Hantavirus to support preparedness and response efforts. 📅 Tuesday, 12 May 2026 ⏰ 9:00–10:30 GMT+1 Register: tiny.cc/Hantavirus The session will provide technical updates on surveillance, risk assessment, preparedness and coordinated response measures. Interpretation available in English | French | Portuguese | Arabic

Today, @ShenaazEl, @WHOSouthAfrica Representative, met H.E. Mirko Manzoni, Ambassador of @Switzerland_SA. #Switzerland has been a strong supporter & advocate for global health. @WHO values the strong collaboration with 🇨🇭 as we promote, provide & protect #HealthforAll.

BREAKING: One of the 17 American passengers evacuated from a cruise ship in the Canary Islands has tested positive for the hantavirus but is not showing any symptoms, U.S. health officials said. apnews.com/article/hantav…

Hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses that naturally infect rodents and can occasionally spread to people. Here’s what you need to know: what they are, how they spread, the symptoms, and how to prevent infection. 🔗 bit.ly/4wgAha0 @WHO

@WHOSouthAfrica is supporting @HealthZA & partners on the multi-country #Hantaviruses event by facilitating IHR (2005) notifications, sharing updates, contact tracing & providing technical guidance as the response continues. Read the full @WHO update: bit.ly/4ethd1S

WHO has published a fact sheet on #Hantaviruses. More from @WHO ➡️ who.int/news-room/fact…

Improving health are shaped through partnership, dialogue and shared purpose. Today, @WHO welcomed Honorable Members of @ParliamentofRSA for a constructive exchange, with remarks delivered by @ShenaazEl @WHOSouthAfrica Rep. Grateful for the shared commitment to #HealthForAll

Not a statement, not a speech, just a conversation🎙️@ShenaazEl, @WHOSouthAfrica Rep. joins World Health Voices with @GevTamamyan from @oncodaily to share her inspirational leadership journey, from public service to roles at @WHO. Listen here▶️: l1nq.com/bs2zheq

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Bringing health & security sectors together keeps communities safe. Thank you @AfricaCDC, @rki_de, @CanadaFP, @GPWMDofficial & UK for advancing health security in Africa. Today, @WHO & partners reviewed progress in 7 countries & look ahead to scaling globally. #HSPA #SIMBA_Bio

@WHOSouthAfrica joined the Health Security Partnership Technical Review in 🇿🇦,28–29 Apr. The meeting helps foster learning between One Health & security sectors to strengthen emergency intelligence, surveillance and lab readiness. Thanks @WHO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO 🇨🇦🇬🇧 & partners.

The SURGE scoping mission debrief on 24/04 in 🇿🇦 convened stakeholders to align on Emergency Preparedness & Response priorities, shape a clear implementation roadmap & identify resources to deliver it. Grateful to @HealthZA, @WHOAFRO @AfricaCDC @Pandemic_Fund & all partners 🙏

Grateful to development/health partners for insightful discussion on Day 2 of the SURGE scoping mission. Important reflections on alignment & collective support to strengthen emergency preparedness, response & resilience in 🇿🇦 @HealthZA @WHOSouthAfrica @WHOAFRO @AfricaCDC

“WHO remains fully committed to accompanying South Africa to strengthen preparedness, enhance rapid and effective response, and protect the health, livelihoods, and well-being of all people from current and future public health emergencies.” - @ShenaazEl @WHOSouthAfrica Rep

From 20–24 Apr, 🇿🇦 hosts the SURGE scoping mission led by @HealthZA, with @WHOSouthAfrica, @WHOAFRO @AfricaCDC, partners & support of @Pandemic_Fund. The mission helps align stakeholders, identify gaps & priorities & shape a roadmap for stronger epidemics/pandemics response.

@WHOSouthAfrica was glad to host @nicd_sa team today for a constructive discussion. We highlighted the value of an already strong partnership & looked ahead to new ways of working together on public health priorities in #SouthAfrica🇿🇦. @WHOAFRO @WHO @ShenaazEl