diff --git a/app.py b/app.py
index ee61e7f..c3ca083 100644
--- a/app.py
+++ b/app.py
@@ -1026,6 +1026,7 @@ def whatsapp_webhook():
         return "OK", 200
 
     from webhook_queue import whatsapp_intake
+    db = get_db()
     return whatsapp_intake(request, db)