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I express my gratitude to the Honorable Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa of the United Republic of #Tanzania for our meeting earlier today. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the Tanzanian Government's commitment to the World Health Organization. We engaged in discussions regarding the collaboration between #WHO and the Tanzanian Government, emphasizing the importance of finalizing the ongoing Universal Health Preparedness Review (#UHPR).

Today, I had the honour of visiting the Parliament of Tanzania to convey my appreciation to the Honorable Speaker @TuliaAckson and my esteemed colleagues for their support in the election of the Regional Director of #WHOAFRO. I sincerely thank @bunge_tz for their warm welcome and for granting me the opportunity to speak before the Parliament.

I feel grateful to have received many messages from leaders, partners, and friends. It’s quite a challenge to reply to each one individually, so I hope this message conveys my sincere appreciation to all of you. I look forward to our continued communication and engagement in the near future. ------- Je suis reconnaissant d’avoir reçu de nombreux messages de dirigeants, de partenaires et d’amis. C’est un véritable défi de répondre à chacun d’entre eux individuellement, j’espère donc que ce message transmettra à chacun d’entre vous ma sincère reconnaissance. Je me réjouis de poursuivre notre communication et notre engagement dans un avenir proche. ------- Sinto-me grato por ter recebido muitas mensagens de dirigentes, parceiros e amigos. É um grande desafio responder a cada um individualmente, pelo que espero que esta mensagem transmita o meu sincero agradecimento a todos vós. Aguardo com expectativa a nossa comunicação e envolvimento contínuos num futuro próximo.

It is truly a honour to be elected as the next Regional Director of @WHOAFRO, and I am grateful to the Ministers of Health from Member States for their trust in my capabilities. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the President of Tanzania, H.E. @SuluhuSamia, for her unwavering support throughout the election process and for her congratulatory message. I also wish to acknowledge my brothers @SoceFallBirima from Senegal, @DrBoureima from Niger, and @RichardMihigo from Rwanda for their vigorous campaigns; I have read your presentations and manifestos, and I recognize the unique contributions each of you can make to enhance the health of our continent, and I will be reaching out to you. To WHO DG @DrTedros, thank you for the exemplary work that you are doing at @WHO. I am eagerly looking forward to be working closely with you to further the health agenda across the African continent. I express my gratitude to @DrMoeti for her outstanding leadership over the past decade at #WHOAFRO, and I commit to continuing the transformative agenda that she initiated. I look forward to engaging with partners and stakeholders in coming days to strategize on how to achieve a healthier future for Africa, together. Finally, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all the men and women who supported this campaign in various capacities; your contributions have been invaluable. #WHO #WHOAFRO #Ndugulile4WHOAfro

With the 74th session of the #WHOAFRO Regional Committee approaching, scheduled to take place in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from 26 to 30 August 2024, I want to express my gratitude to the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr. @SuluhuSamia, for her endorsement and the support extended by the Government of Tanzania in this campaign. The moment has arrived for transformative leadership. It is time to revitalize and reposition WHO AFRO. #WHOAFRO #WHO #Ndugulile4Afro ------ À l’approche de la 74e session du Comité régional de l’OMS pour l’Afrique, qui se tiendra à Brazzaville, en République du Congo, du 26 au 30 août 2024, je tiens à exprimer ma gratitude à la Présidente de la République-Unie de Tanzanie, Son Excellence Dr @SuluhuSamia, pour son soutien et le soutien apporté par le Gouvernement tanzanien à cette campagne. Le moment est venu d’un leadership transformateur. Il est temps de revitaliser et de repositionner l’OMS pour l’Afrique. ------- Com a aproximação da 74ª sessão do Comité Regional da #OMSAFRO, agendada para ter lugar em Brazzaville, República do Congo, de 26 a 30 de Agosto de 2024, quero expressar a minha gratidão ao Presidente da República Unida da Tanzânia, Sua Excelência Dra. @SuluhuSamia, pelo seu apoio e apoio prestado pelo Governo da Tanzânia nesta campanha. Chegou o momento da liderança transformadora. É tempo de revitalizar e reposicionar a OMS AFRO.

One of the major strength of #WHOAFRO is the presence of WHO country offices in Member States. I will prioritize strengthening of country offices so as to ensure timely, relevant, optimal and effective support to the member states. #WHO #WHOAFRO #Ndugulile4WHOAfro ------- L’un des atouts majeurs de #l’OMS pour l’Afrique est la présence des bureaux de pays de l’OMS dans les États membres. Je donnerai la priorité au renforcement des bureaux de pays afin de garantir un soutien opportun, pertinent, optimal et efficace aux États membres. ------ Um dos principais pontos fortes da #OMSAFRO é a presença das representações da OMS nos Estados-Membros. Darei prioridade ao reforço das representações nos países, de modo a garantir um apoio oportuno, relevante, óptimo e eficaz aos Estados-Membros.

Who is Dr Faustine Ndugulile? Dr Faustine Ndugulile is a technocrat, policymaker, politician and the people's representative. The requisite skills needed to lead the WHO AFRO of the future. #WHO #WHOAFRO #Ndugulile4WHOAfro ------ Qui est le Dr Faustine Ndugulile ? Le Dr Faustine Ndugulile est une technocrate, une décideuse politique, une politicienne et une représentante du peuple. Les compétences requises sont nécessaires pour diriger le Bureau régional de l'OMS pour l'Afrique du futur. ------ Quem é o Dr. Faustine Ndugulile? O Dr. Faustine Ndugulile é um tecnocrata, decisor político, político e representante do povo. As competências necessárias para liderar a OMS AFRO do futuro.

The WHO AFRO of the future needs to operate with the highest standards of transparency, efficiency and accountability, placing Africa at the forefront of the global health agenda. There is a need for a strong and appropriately tooled Africa Regional Office closely engaged with the Regional Economic Communities (RECs). As the WHO Regional Director for Africa, I will therefore review the business model of WHO-AFRO to enhance efficiency for optimal performance and impact, while assuring gender equality and geographical equity. #WHO #WHOAFRO #Ndugulile4WHOAfro ------- Le Bureau régional de l’OMS pour l’Afrique du futur doit fonctionner avec les normes les plus élevées de transparence, d’efficacité et de responsabilité, en plaçant l’Afrique au premier plan de l’agenda mondial de la santé. Il est nécessaire de disposer d’un Bureau régional pour l’Afrique solide et doté des outils appropriés, en étroite collaboration avec les communautés économiques régionales (CER). En tant que directeur régional de l’OMS pour l’Afrique, je vais donc revoir le modèle économique du Bureau régional de l’OMS pour l’Afrique afin d’améliorer l’efficacité pour une performance et un impact optimaux, tout en garantissant l’égalité des sexes et l’équité géographique. ------- A OMS AFRO do futuro precisa de funcionar com os mais elevados padrões de transparência, eficiência e prestação de contas, colocando África na vanguarda da agenda mundial da saúde. Há necessidade de um Escritório Regional Africano forte e devidamente equipado, estreitamente envolvido com as Comunidades Económicas Regionais (CER). Como Director Regional da OMS para África, irei, portanto, rever o modelo de negócio da OMS-AFRO para aumentar a eficiência para um desempenho e impacto óptimos, assegurando ao mesmo tempo a igualdade de género e a equidade geográfica.

The perceived rivalry of key health players in the continent can be sorted through better communication and coordination. If elected, I will prioritize engagement with all the stakeholders in the WHO Africa Region in order to achieve better collaboration mechanisms. We are building the same house, no need to fight for bricks. The end game should be one plan, one coordinating mechanism and one monitoring and evaluation plan. #WHO #WHOAFRO #Ndugulile4WHOAfro ----- La rivalité perçue entre les principaux acteurs de la santé sur le continent peut être réglée par une meilleure communication et une meilleure coordination. Si je suis élu, je donnerai la priorité à l’engagement avec toutes les parties prenantes de la région Afrique de l’OMS afin de parvenir à de meilleurs mécanismes de collaboration. Nous construisons la même maison, pas besoin de nous battre pour des briques. L’objectif final devrait être un plan, un mécanisme de coordination et un plan de suivi et d’évaluation. ----- A rivalidade percebida entre os principais intervenientes na saúde no continente pode ser resolvida através de uma melhor comunicação e coordenação. Se for eleito, darei prioridade ao envolvimento com todas as partes interessadas na Região Africana da OMS, a fim de alcançar melhores mecanismos de colaboração. Estamos a construir a mesma casa, não há necessidade de lutar por tijolos. O resultado final deve ser um plano, um mecanismo de coordenação e um plano de monitorização e avaliação.

There is a need to improve communication and coordination among stakeholders and partners. Collaboration among these stakeholders is crucial. It is important to leverage existing expertise and resources to attain better health outcomes in Africa. I believe in COMPLEMENTARITY rather than COMPETITION. #WHO #WHOAFRO #Ndugulile4WHOAfro ------- Il est nécessaire d’améliorer la communication et la coordination entre les parties prenantes et les partenaires. La collaboration entre ces parties prenantes est cruciale. Il est important de tirer parti de l’expertise et des ressources existantes pour obtenir de meilleurs résultats en matière de santé en Afrique. Je crois en la COMPLÉMENTARITÉ plutôt qu’en la CONCURRENCE. ------ É necessário melhorar a comunicação e a coordenação entre as partes interessadas e os parceiros. A colaboração entre estas partes interessadas é crucial. É importante aproveitar os conhecimentos e recursos existentes para alcançar melhores resultados em matéria de saúde em África. Acredito na COMPLEMENTARIDADE e não na COMPETIÇÃO.

The effects of #climatechange are linked to #publichealth. Health-related consequences of climate change include illnesses and deaths from severe weather events, the disruption of healthcare systems, and an increased burden of diseases. Vulnerable and disadvantaged populations, including those in small island nations, are more affected by these changes. It is important for global leaders to take more decisive action in combating climate change. #WHOAFRO can play a crucial role in advocating for and equipping Member States to better manage the health impacts associated with climate change. #WHO #Ndugulile4WHOAfro ------- Les effets du changement climatique sont liés à la santé publique. Les conséquences du changement climatique sur la santé comprennent les maladies et les décès dus à des phénomènes météorologiques violents, la perturbation des systèmes de santé et une augmentation de la charge de morbidité. Les populations vulnérables et défavorisées, notamment celles des petits États insulaires, sont davantage touchées par ces changements. Il est important que les dirigeants mondiaux prennent des mesures plus décisives pour lutter contre le changement climatique. L'OMS/AFRO peut jouer un rôle crucial en défendant et en dotant les États membres des moyens nécessaires pour mieux gérer les impacts sanitaires associés au changement climatique.