Director-General of the World Health Organization. Retweets are not endorsements
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Insecurity is now one of the greatest obstacles to the #Ebola response in the #DRC.
During an attack on the town of Cantine-Aloya last week, 66 civilians were killed, including three health workers, and three health facilities were looted and burned. More than 1000 contacts have been lost to follow up, and three confirmed cases are unaccounted for. This appalling attack represents both a major humanitarian emergency and a significant setback to the response. And it’s not the only one.
Two weeks ago a nurse was killed and another health worker badly injured when they were attacked while responding to an Ebola alert in Tshopo province.
Other attacks have included a grenade found near a health zone office; gunfire near an Ebola treatment centre; an arson attempt on a treatment centre; stones thrown at a vehicle conducting safe and dignified burials; threats against health workers – and more.
These incidents restrict humanitarian access, disrupt operations, make it harder to reach communities quickly, and give the virus an advantage.
My full briefing on the response to the @WHO Member States today: bit.ly/4iOHpnW
It was a pleasure to meet climate action champion @GretaThunberg at #COP31.
We spoke about the importance of making health a stronger voice in the climate movement, and how protecting people, especially future generations, can help drive greater action on climate change.
Thank you, Greta, for your unwavering commitment and for continuing to inspire so many people around the world to act for a healthier, more sustainable future.
Today, #Kenya discharged its final #Ebola patient. The 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free starts tomorrow.
Kenya reported nine cases caused by the Bundibugyo virus, linked to an imported case from the DRC, including two deaths.
My congratulations to Kenya’s health workers, responders and government for their preparedness, surveillance, swift response and continued vigilance.
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Kenya marks a significant milestone in its Ebola Bundibugyo Virus response with the release of the last patient and the last batch of the 11 quarantined contact persons facebook.com/share/v/1A8kdLb…
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus retweeted
Today, @WHO launched “Together for Science & Health”, a global movement to bring science closer to the people it serves.
Science saves lives. But scientific progress means little if people cannot access it, understand it or trust it.
We invite universities, research institutions, governments, health professionals, civil society organizations and community groups across the Eastern Mediterranean Region to affiliate with Together for Science & Health.
Affiliation form: extranet.who.int/dataformv6/…
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus retweeted
🇰🇪 Kenya's last Ebola patient has been discharged "healthy and free of the virus," announced @HonAdenDuale, Cabinet Secretary for Health.
✅ 0 patients under treatment
✅ 0 contacts in quarantine
✅ 7 patients recovered
If no new case is recorded in 42 days, Kenya will be declared Ebola-free on 23 December.
"Surviving Ebola is a remarkable achievement," said Dr Abdourahmane Diallo, Director for Programme Management, @WHOAFRO.
"I commend the Government of Kenya for its transparency, timely reporting, strong coordination mechanisms, and commitment to protecting the health and well-being of its people," he added.
WHO has stood with Kenya from the start and will continue its support throughout the countdown and beyond.
#TogetherAgainstEbola
If we can mobilise billions for military spending, we must find the will to invest in our children. It is a question of priorities.
At the @ParisPeaceForum, I joined a panel calling for a global commitment to child wellbeing. I urged world leaders to strike a better balance between investments priorities.
President @EmmanuelMacron highlighted decades of progress in child health. We cannot afford to lose these gains.
I thank him for putting children at the heart of #PPF2026 and hosting the #ChildSummit.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus retweeted
Following the discharge of Kenya’s last Ebola patient, our 42-day countdown towards an Ebola-free declaration begins on 12 November 2026. A declaration is anticipated around 23 December, provided no new case is recorded. #EbolaAlertKE
Technology must serve humanity, not exploit our vulnerabilities. As #AI advances, protecting children's health and future must come first.
At the #ChildSummit working meeting on “Growing Up in the Digital Age,” hosted by President @EmmanuelMacron, I called for three actions:
1. Global rules that make child safety the default for tech companies, everywhere.
2. Investment in international research so laws are driven by evidence, not fear.
3. Capacity for every country, rich or poor, to protect its children.
No country can do this alone. Global cooperation is essential.
Science is one of humanity’s most powerful tools and has always been a driving force for better health.
At the @ParisPeaceForum, we launched the Together for Science and Health movement, bringing @WHO and partners together to champion evidence, trust and innovation as foundations of healthier societies: bit.ly/4k7hcU7
My thanks to Minister @CaroitEleonore and the government of #France for their partnership and support.
LIVE from @ParisPeaceForum: My remarks at the #ChildSummit High-Level Plenary xitter-newx.xyz-mikolabs.workers.dev/i/broadcasts/2YRkmXQod…
Delighted to join colleagues at #COP31 to discuss the future of the Baku COP Presidencies Coalition for Climate and Health.
I thank #Türkiye for hosting this roundtable, and #Azerbaijan for establishing the Coalition.
Over five COPs, successive Presidencies have built something real. The United Kingdom secured the first commitments to climate-resilient, low-carbon health systems. Egypt linked climate and nutrition. The United Arab Emirates held the first Health Day. Azerbaijan created this Coalition. Brazil delivered the Belém Health Action Plan. And today, Türkiye launched the Antalya Initiative for Health Resilience.
The risk now is not a lack of ambition. It is fragmentation. This Coalition can prevent that by carrying political leadership from one COP to the next and ensuring that commitments are implemented, financed and reported on.
@WHO is proud to be the Coalition’s partner and stands ready to support this work, from #COP31 to #COP32 and beyond. Together, let us turn commitments into action and build healthier, more resilient societies for generations to come.
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LIVE from #COP31: Advancing Health in the Global Climate Agenda xitter-newx.xyz-mikolabs.workers.dev/i/broadcasts/2gqvBWXNV…
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Inspired by the solutions countries are showcasing at #COP31, built on their experience responding to the health impacts of climate change.
People's health and wellbeing are the clearest reasons to put health at the centre of climate action. The climate crisis is a health crisis, and its impacts on health are often more immediate and tangible than its environmental effects.
@WHO sees three priorities for building climate-resilient health systems:
* Know the risks and plan for them.
* Ensure health systems can anticipate, absorb and respond to shocks while continuing to serve communities.
* Recognize that resilience cannot be built by health ministries alone. Decisions on energy, transport, housing, agriculture, water and finance all shape health outcomes.
LIVE from #COP31: Health Day Ministerial Roundtable xitter-newx.xyz-mikolabs.workers.dev/i/broadcasts/2WXEJnrdd…
LIVE from #COP31: Health Day press conference xitter-newx.xyz-mikolabs.workers.dev/i/broadcasts/2EmrpbynR…
More and more people are travelling across borders in search of health care, rehabilitation and wellness services.
Wherever people seek care, their health and safety must come first.
@WHO welcomes #Azerbaijan's efforts to strengthen cooperation between health and tourism.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus retweeted
A warm welcome to Antalya, 🇹🇷 @DrTedros !
The @WHO Director-General was welcomed by WHO Representative in 🇹🇷 @SevilHuseynova5 and @disabgm representatives for #COP31, where he will champion ambitious climate action to protect health and improve lives.
The Climate Crisis is fuelling disease outbreaks.
The Climate Crisis is driving higher rates of heart and lung disease.
The Climate Crisis is driving higher rates of cancer and asthma.
The Climate Crisis is making healthy diets less affordable.
I call on leaders ahead of #COP31 to put people's health at the centre of negotiations. @WHO recommendations are here: bit.ly/4A8LPgm