WHO RC73 Botswana

31/08/2023

Senior health officials during urged for increased investments to end malaria, a disease responsible for close to 6⃣0⃣0⃣ thousand deaths in Africa.

The fight against malaria in Africa is currently facing significant funding gaps.

More➡️ https://www.afro.who.int/news/bridging-funding-gap-defeat-malaria-africa

31/08/2023

30/08/2023

In 2⃣0⃣2⃣2⃣, only 3⃣3⃣% of girls in received at least one dose of an vaccine 🌍
Don't miss Thursday’s event reaffirming commitments to eliminating cervical cancer in the Region.
🗓️ 31 August
⏲️ 6:45 pm (GMT+2)

30/08/2023

📢 New resolution just passed at !

African health ministers endorsed a regional strategy to ramp up action against antimicrobial resistance, which is estimated to have directly contributed to 1.27 million deaths in sub-Saharan Africa in 2019.

➡️ https://afro.who.int/news/african-health-ministers-mobilize-against-dangerous-threat-antimicrobial-resistance

30/08/2023

Globally, 1⃣6⃣ countries have been certified for eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission. None of them had an epidemic as large as 🇧🇼.

Botswana is showing 🌍that an AIDS-free generation is possible!

30/08/2023

This year turned 7⃣5⃣

Since its foundation in 1⃣9⃣4⃣8⃣, the world has experienced public health challenges.Time & again we have proved it is possible to see great results if we work together.

We’re sharing progress in health in the African Region.

World Health Organization African Region

29/08/2023

Walk the Talk that took place in Gaborone from GICC to BTV flyover on 27 August. Walk the Talk & Walk for Life to end . Physical activity concerns us all.

World Health Organization African Region, BWgovernment, Ministry of Health.

29/08/2023

📍Save the date & follow the debate:

On Wednesday 3⃣0⃣ August during , Member States, partners, and World Health Organization African Region will discuss the way forward to in the African Region.

28/08/2023

Happening on Tuesday 2⃣9⃣ August

Fighting in requires urgent action. Despite progress, recent trends show stagnation at regional level & reversal of gains in several countries. Don't miss discussions on closing the funding gap to achieve zero malaria.

28/08/2023

📷Photo of the Day

Today H.E Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of 🇧🇼at honored WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti with the Presidential Order of Meritorious Service for her work towards advancing the health of Africa.

Re a go akgola Dr Matshidiso Moeti !

28/08/2023

Today, health ministers & gov representatives opened the 73rd session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa to discuss & agree on key measures to address the region’s health challenges, advance & promote good health & well-being.

➡️ https://ow.ly/1oNG50PEURE

28/08/2023

28/08/2023

LIVE NOW: 73rd session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for ! 🌍
Health leaders will address key issues in the region, including , , , & more.

Watch here➡️ https://ow.ly/5VSy50PER0f

26/08/2023

1 day left until the 73rd Session of World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa (RC73) being hosted in Botswana.

To know more visit World Health Organization African Region's dedicated webpage for .

➡️ https://afro.who.int/about-us/governance/sessions/seventy-third-session-who-regional-committee-africa



BWgovernment Mokgweetsi E. K. Masisi Ministry of Health

25/08/2023

Join World Health Organization African Region & Ministry of Health to Walk the Talk & Walk for Life to end .

Physical activity concerns us all. Come to this big event in Gaborone, 2⃣7⃣August with family & friends.
Everyone is invited !

World Health Organization (WHO) BWgovernmentMokgweetsi E. K. Masisi

25/08/2023

Only 2 days left until the 73rd Session of World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa (RC73) being hosted in Botswana.

The will bring together health ministers from 47 African countries to address pressing health challenges in the region.

World Health Organization African Region Ministry of Health BWgovernment