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#SafeHandsChallenge
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, demonstrates the proper steps of effective hand washing for the #SafeHandsChallenge.
2nd Africa Media Leader Briefing on COVID-19
Hear directly from WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, about the latest status of the novel coronavirus across the continent, and health experts their answers to journalists’ most pressing questions.
WHO Africa Briefing on COVID-19 in the Region
World Health Organization experts, including Dr Matshidiso Moeti, Regional Director for Africa, answer media questions about COVID-19 in the WHO African Region and how to minimise its impact.
How to protect yourself from COVID-19
Africa Media Leader Briefing on COVID-19
Hear directly from WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, and health experts about the latest status of the novel coronavirus across the continent, and their answers to journalists’ most pressing questions. The briefing, with support from the World Economic Forum, is joined by Dr…
Africa Media Leader Briefing on COVID-19
The World Health Organization in the African Region with the support of the World Economic Forum today on 19 March 2020 held a media briefing on COVID-19. In Africa, more than 600 cases have been reported as of 19 March 2020. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for Africa called on…
How Africa is responding to COVID-19
What should countries prioritize in their response to the COVID-19 outbreak? What is WHO doing to support Member States in the African Region? Dr Michel Yao, Emergency Operations Manager at WHO AFRO, shares his insights.
Emergency Meeting of Partners on COVID-19, March 2020
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, shared her thoughts at the press briefing following the Emergency Meeting of Partners on COVID-19 in Nairobi, Kenya on 2-3 March, 2020.
Sept conseils pour se protéger contre le coronavirus
L'OMS recommande 7 conseils pour se protéger contre le risque d'infection au coronavirus.
1. Lavez-vous régulièrement les mains à l'eau et au savon, ou avec un gel hydroalcoolique.
2. Vous ressentez l’envie de tousser ou d'éternuer ? Faites-le dans un mouchoir ou dans le creux de votre…
Emergency Meeting of Partners on COVID-19
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, shared her thoughts at the press briefing following the Emergency Meeting of Partners on COVID-19 in Nairobi, Kenya on 2-3 March, 2020.
How investing in influenza preparedness is paying off in the fight against COVID-19
WHO Regional Office for Africa influenza expert Soatiana Rajatonirina explains how influenza impacts Africa, and how detection facilities can be used to spot any cases of COVID-19.
Testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) in the African Region
Dr Belinda Herring, Technical Officer (Avian Influenza) at WHO AFRO, shares the challenges of testing for COVID-19 and how WHO AFRO is working to increase the testing capacities of African countries.