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I am delighted to join thousands of fellow innovators, practitioners, and leaders at the 5th edition of the Africa HealthTech Summit (AHTS) over the next 3 days here in Kigali, Rwanda, representing @kobotoolbox.
If you are here, DM/reply and let’s catch up over the next 3 days.
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Sea level rise is among the most visible impacts of global warming — and an imminent existential threat for some countries.
World leaders at #UNGA have agreed on urgent, coordinated action to address the growing crisis & protect those on the frontlines. news.un.org/en/story/2026/09…
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“Whenever I pray, I always dedicate Tooro Kingdom to the Lord. I know that whatever I have waiting for me up in heaven is greater than what I have here on earth” - Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Rukidi IV.
Ogorobe Agutamba.
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There is no such thing as a natural disaster. ⚠️ Hazards are natural. Disasters are not — they result from human decisions about managing risk.
Journalists have a responsibility to help us understand the causes of disaster losses.
➡️ ow.ly/42H650ZAzsx #NoNaturalDisasters
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🛑 There’s no such thing as a natural disaster — disasters occur when risks are ignored.
⚡ Hazard – dangerous events
🏙️ Exposure – people/assets at risk
🧩 Vulnerability – conditions increasing harm
💡 Learn more 👉 ow.ly/TUFM50WGzwh
ALT Venn diagram showing how disaster risk lies at the intersection of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability
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🌡️ Which cities face the greatest extreme heat risk?
A study of 205 cities assessed:
🔥 Heat exposure
👥 Vulnerability
🏙️ Capacity to cope
Over 95% of the highest-risk cities are in Asia and Africa. But heat risk can be reduced.
➡️ ow.ly/FM3r50ZvKXB
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🚴 Even the Tour de France couldn't outrun the heat. Extreme temperatures, wildfire smoke and course changes showed how climate change is reshaping sport.
In a warming world, preparedness and adaptation are becoming part of the game.
➡️ ow.ly/iCu550Zv0m1
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WMO's Global Seasonal Climate Update for the Aug-Oct 2026 season:
🌡️ above-normal temperatures worldwide
🌧️ wetter conditions in some regions, drought risk in others
🌊 positive Indian Ocean Dipole is expected to develop
What to expect in your region 👉 bit.ly/4xchyvT
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Leero ntongozza ennyimba y'Ekitiibwa kya Buganda erongoseddwa abakugu mu by'ennyimba (music) ne mu lulimi Oluganda, era luyimbiddwa aba St. Charles Lwanga Lubaga Cathedral Choir. CPM – at Kampala, Uganda
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Welcome to Kenya 🇰🇪, Your Majesty! 🇱🇸
His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho arrived today in Nairobi. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by IFRC Secretary General @jagan_chapagain , IFRC Africa Regional Director @CharlesBusinge1 , Kenya Red Cross Secretary General @IrshadIdris , and senior Government of Kenya officials.
As @ifrc’s Food Security Champion, His Majesty is in the country to:
🎯 Advance collective action toward Zero Hunger in Africa
🤝 Strengthen strategic partnerships
💰 Mobilize investments to end food insecurity and build resilient communities across Africa.
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That’s a wrap in Dar es Salaam!
Thank you to everyone who made State of the Map Africa 2026 an unforgettable celebration of collaboration, networking, innovation, and open mapping.
Until we map again. ❤️🗺️
#SotMAfrica2026 #OpenStreetMap
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Behind every map is a PERSON.
Behind every dataset is a COMMUNITY.
...and behind every great conference is a FAMILY of people passionate about making the world more accessible through open mapping. 🌍
This is the State of the Map Africa!
#SotMAfrica2026
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KoboToolbox is making offline mobile data collection easier for researchers, humanitarian responders, and mapping communities around the world.
From the field to informed decisions, learn how open-source tools are transforming the way we collect and use data.
#SotMAfrica2026
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We're honored to welcome Dr. Christopher William and David Luswata as keynote speakers at the State of the Map Africa in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
Their work is shaping the future of geospatial innovation, open data, and community impact across Africa.
#SotMAfrica2026
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Call for Papers | #AUECHO2026
The African Union invites researchers, academics, policymakers, and practitioners to submit papers for the AU ECHO 2026 Edition.
Theme: "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063"
Share your research or story and help shape Africa's water future.
Learn more au.int/en/announcements/2026…
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Effective outbreak response means working alongside communities, supporting trusted local leaders, protecting essential services and strengthening systems that people rely on every day.
Dr Marie Roseline Belizaire (@MR_Belizaire) of @WHOAFRO and Prof Yap Boum II (@YapBoum2) of Africa CDC reflect on the critical role communities play in preventing, detecting and responding to outbreaks, from the ground in Ituri.
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Une riposte efficace face à une épidémie implique de collaborer avec les communautés, de soutenir les dirigeants locaux reconnus pour leur crédibilité, de protéger les services essentiels et de renforcer les systèmes sur lesquels les populations comptent au quotidien.
Depuis Bunia, le Dr Marie Roseline Belizaire, de l'OMS, et le professeur Yap Boum II, de l'Africa CDC, évoquent le rôle crucial que jouent les communautés dans la prévention, la détection et la riposte aux épidémies.
🎥 ow.ly/C8mq50Z8aCh
#HealthandCommunities #CHWs #CommunityHealth
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🛡️ Strengthening Ebola Preparedness in Kagadi District
The Uganda Red Cross Society participated in the District Task Force meeting in Kagadi District to enhance Ebola preparedness and response efforts, given the district’s proximity to the Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇺🇬🤝🇨🇩
As a key humanitarian partner in public health emergencies, the Red Cross reaffirmed its commitment to:
🔹 Risk communication & community engagement
🔹 Surveillance support & early reporting
🔹 Infection prevention & control measures
🔹 Rapid response coordination
📌 Stakeholders agreed on stronger strategies for timely detection, reporting, prevention, and management of suspected Ebola cases to better safeguard communities and strengthen cross-border preparedness.
#EbolaResponseUG2026
@MinofHealthUG
#UnitedInHumanity
@ifrc @IFRCAfrica @ICRCUganda
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Our latest handbook provides tools & guidance on how cities can:
📍Integrate hazard & risk data into land-use planning
📍Strengthen policy & regulatory frameworks for risk-informed infrastructure
📍Translate risk analytics into urban solutions
Read more: tinyurl.com/yap69edk
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Water underpins health, jobs and climate resilience.
Cities investing in water security are investing in a safer future.
#WorldWaterDay
It was a great honor sitting down with fellow humanitarians and development partners discussing "Strengthening Humanitarian Action and Resilience in Ethiopia and beyond: the role of emerging technologies in humanitarian action." @LUinAddisAbaba @kobotoolbox @WFP_Ethiopia
Had the great pleasure of hosting our Director for Humanitarian Affairs, @WFP_Ethiopia and @kobotoolbox for a breakfast panel on strengthening humanitarian action and resilience through new technologies. Important take-aways on data collection, data protection and connectivity.
