First Lady Madam Sustjie Mbumba was hosted by H.E. @mamarachelruto, First Lady of Kenya, in Nairobi yesterday.

The visit underscores Madam Mbumba’s commitment to increasing support to fellow African First Ladies, a point made since assuming her role as the President of OAFLAD 🌍.

Today, I had the privilege of hosting H.E. Mrs. Sustjie Mbumba, the First Lady of the Republic of Namibia, and Madame Philile Thulile Dlamini, the Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, for an insightful session on the Joyful Women Organisation's Table Banking…

First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto, EGH this afternoon hosted H.E. Mrs Sustjie Mbumba - First Lady of Namibia, Madame Philile Thulile Dlamini - Spouse of the Prime Minister of Eswatini, H.E. Mrs Roman Tesfaye Abneh - Former First Lady of Ethiopia and H.E. Mrs Janeth Magufuli - Former First…

Wrapping up #AfricanVaccinationWeek (from April 24 to 30) with AfricaREACH, spreading the word that universal vaccine 💉 access is #HumanlyPossible . #VaccinesWork ! 📣 Though the campaign ends, our advocacy doesn't 💪
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance WHO African Region UNICEF African Union UNICEF_AUOffice

In her message for #ImmuizationWeek , First Lady Sustjie Mbumba H.E. Mrs. Mbumba, emphasised that routine immunization is a cost-effective intervention that connects communities and also strengthens primary health care systems. #AfricaREACH commends H.E & OAFLAD 🌍 for championing this cause.

“Gender-related barriers to immunisation include gender-based violence, child marriages and teenage pregnancies”
H.E. Mrs Mutinta Hichilema,
First Lady of Zambia Mutinta Hichilema Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance WHO African Region UNICEF African Union UNICEF_AUOffice AUC_CARMMA #HumanlyPossible #VaccinesWork

“The importance of immunisation reaching all children is paramount and ensures all children have an equal chance of being healthy and productive members of society”.
H.E. Mrs Auxillia Mnangagwa,
First Lady of Zimbabwe #HumanlyPossible #VaccinesWork @GAVI @whoAFRO African Union…

“All children regardless of where they are, must be protected from vaccine-preventable diseases”
H.E Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo,
First Lady of Ghana
#VaccinesWork #HumanlyPossible Nana Akufo-Addo Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance WHO African Region UNICEF UNICEFAfrica African Union AUC_CARMMA #AfricanVaccinationWeek …

“En travaillant ensemble, nous pouvons protéger les enfants grâce à la vaccination et mettre en place des systèmes de santé résilients. C’est ainsi que nous pourrons améliorer notre capacité à prévenir l’émergence de crises sanitaires, à nous y préparer et y répondre.” - S.E…

“Adolescents and young people as advocates and right holders are crucial in ensuring reach  and access of the HPV vaccines for adolescent girls”.
H.E Senator Oluremi Tinubu , CON
First Lady of Nigeria Sen Oluremi Tinubu, CON
#HumanlyPossible #VaccinesWork Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance UNICEF WHO African Region…

“Lorsqu'un enfant reçoit son premier vaccin, il a accès à d'autres services de santé essentiels et a plus de chances de recevoir d'autres vaccins”.
S.E. Mme Antoinette Sassou-Nguesso,
Première Dame de la République du Congo
#HumainementPossible #LesVaccinsFonctionnent @GAVI…

“Through deep integration with other primary healthcare opportunities, school health and nutrition it is possible to optimise the overall HPV vaccination program.”
H.E. Mrs Neo Jane Masisi,
First Lady of Botswana Neo Jane Masisi
#VaccinsWork #HumanlyPossible @GAVI WHO African Region…

We’re joining our partners African Union, Africa CDC, WHO African Region and UNICEF to mark #AfricanVaccinationWeek !

This is an important opportunity to celebrate immunisation progress across the continent and to spread the word that #VaccinesWork ! bit.ly/3QgcjIE

The African Union , the Africa CDC, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance , the UNICEF and WHO African Region join the rest of the continent to mark the #AfricaVaccinationWeek #WorldImmunizationWeek

Check out the Press Release👇
au.int/en/pressreleas…

“En travaillant ensemble, nous pouvons protéger les enfants grâce à la vaccination et mettre en place des systèmes de santé résilients. C’est ainsi que nous pourrons améliorer notre capacité à prévenir l’émergence de crises sanitaires, à nous y préparer et y répondre. “
S.E. Mme…

“Temos de desenvolver e ampliar estratégias inovadoras e adaptadas para envolver as comunidades, aproveitar as perceções comportamentais e melhorar as experiências dos prestadores de cuidados - para garantir que os serviços satisfazem as necessidades e que as #VaccinesWork para…

April 25th,2024 | Today OAFLAD Executive Secretary, Dr. Nardos Berhanu met with UNICEF West and Central Africa Director Mr. Gilles FAGININOU and discussed on how to strengthen collaboration 🤝on common area of interest especially in West & Central Africa 🌍 and keep the momentum…

'The African Union calls on all Member States to increase political, financial, and technical investments in #immunisation programs that can accelerate progress toward achieving universal access to immunisation in Africa.' Amb Minata SAMATE

#AfricaVaccinationWeek

'L'African Union appelle tous les États membres à accroître les investissements politiques, financiers et techniques dans les programmes de #immunisation qui peuvent accélérer les progrès vers l'accès universel à la vaccination en Afrique.' Amb Minata SAMATE

#SemaineAfricaVaccination

“La vaccination constitue la base du renforcement des soins de santé primaires, fondement de la couverture sanitaire universelle”.
S.E. Mme Denise NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI , Première Dame de la #RDC et Vice-Présidente de l’ #OPDAD
#HumainementPossible #LesVaccinsFonctionnent OAFLAD 🌍 @GAVI…