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Dr Tedros visit to Madagascar, Kenya and Rwanda

12 January 2018
This week our Director-General visited three countries in Africa that are taking important steps towards Universal Health Coverage #HealthForAll
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· 7 Jan 2018

Welcome to  Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus WHO Director-General

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· 8 Jan 2018

Thanks for the warm welcome, ! I’m delighted to be here to celebrate your success in controlling the recent plague outbreak, and your efforts to advance - Merci pour votre accueil 🇲🇬! Nous célébrons ensemble votre succès de la riposte contre la peste.

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· 8 Jan 2018

I met today in with President Rajaonarimampianina. I congratulated him for the country’s response to stop the plague outbreak that affected 🇲🇬 last year. Mr. President – your support for Universal Health Coverage will make a reality. Merci!

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· 8 Jan 2018

" can make epidemics a thing of the past through strategic investments in its health system" — said during a visit to 🇲🇬

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· 8 Jan 2018

Le Directeur Général de l' et la Directrice régionale de l' ont effectué une visite au laboratoire de l'Institut Pasteur de Madagascar ce jour

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· 9 Jan 2018

Meeting this brave boy who survived in inspired me to work even harder towards . Every life matters. We have to ensure a fair chance for a healthier future for everyone.

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· 9 Jan 2018

. WHO DG has arrived in Kenya for a brief visit, to meet with HE President & CS Health and agree on collaboration between and

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· 10 Jan 2018

I met today with President . has a strong commitment to make Universal Health Coverage a reality. WHO will fully support you Mr.President. It’s time for

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· 10 Jan 2018

WHO will fully support ’s strong commitment to make Universal Health Coverage a reality

I met today with President . has a strong commitment to make Universal Health Coverage a reality. WHO will fully support you Mr.President. It’s time for
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· 10 Jan 2018

Glad to meet visiting Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General, World Health Organisation today. We discussed SDG Goal No. 3 that seeks to “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”. Universal health is also one of H.E Big Four.

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· 10 Jan 2018

A healthy planet is crucial for healthy people. Proud to sign a new agreement with to work together closely on issues of environment and health, starting with in cities. Thanks for your leadership !

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· 11 Jan 2018

A healthy planet 🌍 and healthy people go hand in hand! Climate change and pollution are critical public health issues. Delighted to be collaborating with AND to

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· 10 Jan 2018

WHO and agree to major collaboration on risks

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· 10 Jan 2018

Visit to Hospital by DG with national and county health leaders talking about implementation of in @JKorir_Health

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· 11 Jan 2018

WHO DG Dr Tedros started a 2 days official visit in Rwanda from 12 Dec. achievements in country. Now visit to Nyamata Genocide Memorial site. Also present Min. of Health, Dr Diane Gashumba, Governor of Eastern Province&Mayor of District

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· 11 Jan 2018

This is ’s past. 1 million people were killed during the 1994 genocide, including 10,000 in this church alone, now a moving memorial. The brutality and evil that is commemorated here is beyond words. The world must learn from this. Never again.

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· 11 Jan 2018

And this is ’s present and future, bursting with hope & promise. In Mayange, all pregnant women deliver at the health centre. All people have community health insurance. All children are vaccinated. You don’t see these rates in many places 🌍

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· 11 Jan 2018

It was a real honor to meet with President . I thanked him for his leadership and political support for Universal Health Coverage. is doing an amazing job for

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· 11 Jan 2018
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Global health is a paramount responsibility for all of us esp. leaders. It also has wide security implications. Thank you for remarkable work!

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· 11 Jan 2018

is a goldmine of best practices for how to make a reality. The community health workers I met today were nothing short of amazing. I was so impressed by their passion and dedication.

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· 11 Jan 2018

Now, Dr Tedros, DG WHO at Mayange Health Center. Presentation of work of Center&Community Health Workers. Treating malaria, diaorrhea, pneumonia; community awareness on hygiene, nutrition, following pregnant women and neonates. Also CHWs Cooperatives for sustainability.

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· 11 Jan 2018

Today visited a health centre in . The country has improved access to healthcare for people working in the informal sector. WHO is supporting the government towards

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· 11 Jan 2018

DG WHO, Dr Tedros met this afternoon WHO Country Office staff and Heads of UN Agencies. Discussions and advices on the work done in supporting Rwanda towards

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