Communications, Advocacy and Media

Print

As a cross-functional Unit, the Communications, Advocay and Media Unit provides support to WHO's health development efforts in the African Region by strengthening public awareness of its role, activities and programmes.

Objectives/functions

The functions of the Communications and Media Unit are to:

  • Communicate pertinent information on WHO goals, policies, programmes, guidelines and activities to the media and other stakeholders in appropriate formats
  • Organize and undertake media coverage of WHO activities and programmes;
  • Strengthen public and programme communications related to technical cooperation between WHO and Member States as well as development partners, including the media;
  • Provide communication support to technical programmes and WCOs, and undertake internal communication , and
  • Liaise with the local, regional and international media to ensure informed and accurate coverage of WHO activities and programmes.
For more information on the work of the Communications and Media Unit please go to the Media Centre.

Acting Unit Coordinator

boakyeMr Collins Boakye‐Agyemang (Acting)
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Tel: +47241 39420