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@WHOAFRO
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  • @WHOAFRO
    WHO African Region
    @WHOAFRO
    15h
    Did you know that WHO’s traditional medicine (TM) programme began in 1976? Today, WHO’s work responds to a growing global need for evidence & data that can ensure the safe, effective, and fair integration of TM into national health care systems. Learn more:
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  • @WHOAFRO
    WHO African Region
    @WHOAFRO
    18h
    Every morning, Ana Hoxha starts with the numbers: new cases, surveillance data, situation reports and information from affected health zones. Her work is to turn these multiple streams of information into a clear picture of how the outbreak is unfolding. As a field
  • @WHOAFRO
    WHO African Region
    @WHOAFRO
    23h
    Today is African Traditional Medicine Day. Traditional Medicine, when paired with scientific validation, strong regulation, and skilled practitioners, can hold the potential to ensure quality #HealthForAll. Strengthening the evidence base and advancing traditional medicine can
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  • @WHOAFRO
    WHO African Region
    @WHOAFRO
    Aug 30
    Access to quality NCD care shouldn't depend on where you live. Across 20 Member States, #PENPLUS is delivering essential services for severe chronic diseases through 120+ health facilities, reaching over 170,000 people living with NCDs such as diabetes and sickle cell disease.
  • @WHOAFRO
    WHO African Region
    @WHOAFRO
    Aug 30
    Healthy eating goes beyond just filling your plate 🍽️. Here are 5 tips for a healthier diet: 1⃣ Eat a variety of foods, including fruits and vegetables 🥗 2️⃣ Cut back on salt 🧂 3️⃣ Avoid trans fats 🚫 4️⃣ Limit sugar intake 🍭 5️⃣ Avoid alcohol 🍻 #ChooseHealthChooseYou
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