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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · 12h

WHO tobacco trends report: 1 in 5 adults still addicted to tobacco.

A new global report shows the # tobacco users has dropped from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion in 2024.

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WHO tobacco trends report: 1 in 5 adults still addicted to tobacco

The world is smoking less, but the tobacco epidemic is far from over. A new WHO global report shows the number of tobacco users has dropped from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion in 2024. Yet, tobac...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · 2d

New recommendations aim to end preventable deaths from postpartum haemorrhage, the leading cause of maternal mortality.

Earlier detection and faster intervention could save tens of thousands of lives every year.

#PublicHealth, #MaternalHealth
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Global health agencies issue new recommendations to help end deaths from postpartum haemorrhage

Through landmark new guidelines released today, leading reproductive health agencies are calling for a major shift in how postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is prevented, diagnosed and treated. The recommen...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · 6d

Latest report release on antibacterial agents in clinical and preclinical development, and on diagnostics that are already available or in the pipeline.

"But the pipeline of new treatments & diagnostics is insufficient to tackle... drug-resistant bacterial infections."
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WHO releases new reports on new tests and treatments in development for bacterial infections

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its latest reports on antibacterial agents in clinical and preclinical development, and on diagnostics that are already available or in the pipeline ...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks so much for including me Judith! Honored.

Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · 14d

Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts over 1 billion people at risk.

But only 28% of low-income countries report having the recommended hypertension medicines.

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Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts over a billion people at risk

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its second Global hypertension report, showing that 1.4 billion people lived with hypertension in 2024, yet just over one in five have it under contr...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · 14d

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · 16d

EU renews support for Universal Health Coverage Partnership.

The EU and WHO will focus on building resilient, equitable, and people-centred health systems.

#publichealth
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EU renews support for WHO’s Universal Health Coverage Partnership

WHO and the European Union (EU) have renewed their collaboration on achieving universal health coverage with the launch of Phase V (2025–2028) of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Partnership – WHO’...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · 21d

Cholera kills more people for second consecutive year, while prevention and treatment are available.

#Cholera #PublicHealth
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Cholera kills more people for second consecutive year, while prevention and treatment available

The global cholera statistics for 2024, shows an increase in both the number of people who fell sick and died from the disease. Reported cholera cases rose by 5% and deaths by 50% in 2024 compared to ...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · 27d

Did you know cholera still kills thousands every year? And outbreaks are rising, even in countries that hadn’t seen it in decades?

Dr Kate Albertion tells how #cholera is preventable and treatable.

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Episode #143 – The race to stop cholera before it’s too late

Did you know cholera still kills thousands every year – and outbreaks are rising, even in countries that hadn’t seen it in decades? Dr Kate Alberti is here to tell us how this deadly disease can be pr...

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Andrew Lokenauth | TheFinanceNewsletter.com @www.thefinancenewsletter.com · 29d

JUST IN: Apple announces AirPods Pro 3 for $249 with new language translation feature.

If two people are talking in different languages, it uses AI (Apple Intelligence) to translate different languages, into their language.

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Sep 8

WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments.

#PublicHealth #medicines

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WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc), adding new treatments for various ...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Sep 2

Over 1 billion people are living with mental health conditions. BUT health services require an urgent scale-up!

#PublicHealth #MentalHealth
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Over a billion people living with mental health conditions – services require urgent scale-up

More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting imm...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Sep 1

1 in 4; or 2.1 billion people globally; still lack access to safe drinking water.

3.4 billion people still lack safely managed sanitation, including 354 million who practice open defecation (ie no toilets).

#PublicHealth
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1 in 4 people globally still lack access to safe drinking water – WHO, UNICEF

To mark World Water Week 2025, new report highlights persistent inequalities, with vulnerable communities left behind.Despite progress over the last decade, billions of people around the world still l...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thank you for reading and yes I do pay attention to these things.

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Aug 27

Worker productivity drops by 2–3% for every degree above 20°C.

And daytime temperatures of more than 40°C and even above 50°C are becoming increasingly common.

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WHO, WMO issue new report and guidance to protect workers from increasing heat stress

The WHO and WMO have released a comprehensive technical report and guidance addressing the escalating global health and economic risks posed by extreme heat, particularly in the workplace. This guidan...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Aug 22

Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza.

More than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine, marked by widespread starvation, destitution and preventable deaths.

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Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza

More than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine, marked by widespread starvation, destitution and preventable deaths. FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire and ...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Aug 18

Donors making a difference on cholera.

The story shines light on the vital role that WHO’s donors and partners have in sustaining lifesaving actions amid the serious financial constraints at World Health Organization.

#cholera #PublicHealth
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Very proud of my teams story “Donors making a difference on cholera”. | Christopher Strebel

Very proud of my teams story “Donors making a difference on cholera”. The story shines light on the vital role that WHO’s donors and partners have in sustaining lifesaving actions amid the serious f...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Aug 18

Donors making a difference on cholera.

The story shines light on the vital role that WHO’s donors and partners have in sustaining lifesaving actions amid the serious financial constraints at World Health Organization.

#cholera #PublicHealth
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Very proud of my teams story “Donors making a difference on cholera”. | Christopher Strebel

Very proud of my teams story “Donors making a difference on cholera”. The story shines light on the vital role that WHO’s donors and partners have in sustaining lifesaving actions amid the serious f...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thank you for including me Tammy Jo!!!

Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Aug 17

Free @who.int courses to enhance newborn and child health.
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World Patient Day 2025: explore free courses to enhance newborn and child health

A single safety incident can have lifelong consequences for a child’s health and development. That’s why World Patient Safety Day 2025 is dedicated to ensuring safe care for every newborn and child, w...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Aug 16

Questions about vaccines?

"Vaccines Explained" is a series of illustrated articles that describe how vaccines work, how they’re developed and distributed and how their safety is carefully monitored. -Curated by ‪@who.int‬
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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Aug 11

Kenya eliminates sleeping sickness!

🇰🇪 is the 10th country to reach this important milestone. Sleeping sickness is the second neglected tropical disease to be eliminated in Kenya: the country was certified free of Guinea worm disease in 2018.

#PublicHealth

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Kenya achieves elimination of human African trypanosomiasis or sleeping sickness as a public health problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness as a public health problem, making it the tenth country to reach t...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Aug 11

Just posted a new starter pack!
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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Aug 9

Investing in breastfeeding is an investment in the future, yet only 48% of infants under 6 months are exclusively breastfed – well below the target of 60% by 2030.

#PublicHealth 🛟

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On World Breastfeeding Week, countries urged to invest in health systems and support breastfeeding mothers

Strengthening health systems to support breastfeeding is not just a health imperative, it is a moral and economic imperative. WHO and UNICEF remain committed to supporting countries to build resilient...

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Christopher Strebel @c-strebel.bsky.social · Aug 4

Did you know that the air you breathe can harm your brain, and increase your risk for dementia, anxiety and depression?

Around the world 🌎, 9 out of 10 people breathe air that does not meet WHO's recommended air quality standards.

#PublicHealth

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Episode #141 – Air pollution damages young brains

Did you know that the air you breathe can harm your brain, and increase your risk for dementia, anxiety and depression ? Nine out of 10 people around the world breathe air that does not meet WHO’s rec...

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