The NPHA Sierra Leone is a science-based government organisation established to address public health concerns and ensure global health security compliance.
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Le FETP intermédiaire du Burkina Faso organise son premier atelier pour ses résidents de la cohorte 4 du 4 au 15 mars 2024 à Koudougou. 1/5
ALT Vue des participants de la cohorte 4 FETP intermédiaire en salle, Burkina Faso, mars 2024
National Public Health Agency retweeted
We have the tools to eliminate #CervicalCancer.
But still, 350,000 women continue to die from the disease every year.
I urge leaders to commit to eliminating cervical cancer and ensuring women’s and girls' right to dignified, quality care.
I thank the governments of Colombia and Spain for organizing the first International Forum on Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative. My thanks as well to key partners on this life-saving journey.
National Public Health Agency retweeted
The MOH and NPHA will host a four-day workshop on Laboratory Mapping Data utilisation and Analysis Training from March 5th to 8th, 2024. The workshop aims to enhance stakeholders' capacity to manage, visualise, and update the LabMap dataset and improve decision-making.
National Public Health Agency retweeted
A dose of an #HPV vaccine and new screening and treatment tools can make #CervicalCancer history.
Still, the lives of too many women are cut short by this preventable disease depending on where they live.
A must read piece by my colleagues @MoetiTshidi and @DirOPSPAHO: telegraph.co.uk/global-healt…
National Public Health Agency retweeted
“My message to the world is: save the children.”
Dr. Imad Dardonah speaks from the only paediatric hospital in northern Gaza.
@WHO warns hunger & malnutrition are on the rise among children, breastfeeding & pregnant women. who.int/emergencies/situatio…
National Public Health Agency retweeted
#SierraLeone's largest-ever bed net campaign is still underway. Over 5 million insecticide-treated nets are being distributed across the country using a digitized registration system.
The bed nets have been procured with funding from @GlobalFund.
#EndMalaria #Foreverychild
National Public Health Agency retweeted
Today, the @AfricaCDC and @UNICEF announced an expanded partnership dedicated to strengthening primary healthcare, supply chain management, pooled procurement and local manufacturing, and emergency response.
Read more 👇🏼
africacdc.org/news-item/afri… @JeanKaseya2 @TedChaiban
National Public Health Agency retweeted
Most children with #cancer can be cured. Yet, it is a leading cause of death for children.
To increase survival rates for childhood cancer:
✅Diagnose on time
✅Access and complete treatment
✅Manage toxicity
✅Monitor for relapse
ALT Warning signs of childhood cancers: unexplained weight loss, unexplained fever and bone and joint pain
National Public Health Agency retweeted
In a race against the world’s top infectious killer, #Cambodia's third national Tuberculosis (TB) Prevalence Survey is set to reveal crucial data.
📷WHO/Tytaart
ALT A health worker analyzes the result of a patient’s chest X-ray during a cluster operation in Kep Province as a part of Cambodia’s third national TB Prevalence Survey.
National Public Health Agency retweeted
Our Immunization specialist @dr_dadari met with @AFENETAfrica Nigeria to boost collaboration with the immunization #ZeroDose learning hub.
Discussions focused on missed communities, aiming for health equity with planned strategies.
Together, for a healthier future in Africa.
National Public Health Agency retweeted
This massive exercise in the entire country, and even the remotest places, will certainly reduce child mortality in #SierraLeone
#SierraLeone's largest-ever bed net campaign is still underway. Over 5 million insecticide-treated nets are being distributed across the country using a digitized registration system.
The bed nets have been procured with funding from @GlobalFund.
#EndMalaria #Foreverychild
National Public Health Agency retweeted
HR Director needed for the role of a lifetime!
This lead #volunteer position on a Mercy Ships hospital vessel is responsible for supporting more than a thousand crewmembers from dozens of different nations.
#FindYourPlaceOnBoard #HRVolunteer #MercyShips
National Public Health Agency retweeted
.@WHO works closely w/ the Republic of Korea to achieve #HealthforAll.
We thank 🇰🇷 for their strong commitment to many areas of WHO’s work, including #UHC, the health workforce, #COVID19 and other emergencies, #AMR, noncommunicable diseases monitoring, & climate change & health.
ALT Health center in Kwikila, Papua New Guinea, supported and built up by the Korea International Cooperation Agency. Photo by WHO/Yoshi Shimizu
National Public Health Agency retweeted
AFENET's Board of Directors led by Prof Ernest Kenu & Management led by Dr Simon Antara are meeting in Accra, Ghana to discuss the strategic direction of Public Health in Africa and the opportunities to continue to promote a healthier Africa.
National Public Health Agency retweeted
WHO Country Office in🇸🇱 is pleased to host the Deputy Minister of Health 1 of🇸🇱, @CharlesSenessie accompanied by the ED of #NPHA🇸🇱 Professor Foday Sahr at the @WHOSierraLeone.The WHO Rep @nuwagira15 & his guests discussed the recent Global UHPR peer review mission in @WHO Geneva
National Public Health Agency retweeted
AFENET joins hands with @MinofHealthUG and UNEPI to combat the measles outbreak in Kasese District, Uganda! Through school immunization campaigns, sensitization drives, and community engagement, we've joined efforts to protect children under 5. Measles is beatable! #PublicHealth
National Public Health Agency retweeted
Following 5 measles outbreaks across different districts Jan-Feb 2024, down from 6 in Jan-Dec 2023. @MinofHealthUG & partners are crafting a National Measles Preparedness & Response Plan to curb outbreaks and protect high/moderate risk areas. 1/2
National Public Health Agency retweeted
"#PAVM should facilitate the production of vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other medical countermeasures. @AfricaCDC is committed to working with all partners to enhance Africa's manufacturing capacity, develop regulatory processes, and improve accessibility to the African local manufacturing market."
~ H.E. @JeanKaseya2, DG @AfricaCDC.
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Africa CDC in partnership with @mohzambia is conducting a training of 500 Community-Based Volunteers in Lusaka to support the ongoing Cholera response efforts. CBVs will be deployed for 3 months to conduct risk communication, community engagement, social mobilization activities
