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Tobacco industry is targeting teens and 40 million+ are getting hooked.
Our youth deserve better.
Read the report: http://bit.ly/46BQOui

#NoTobacco
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WHO @who.int · 6h
For over 50 years, Muthuramalingam has brought vision and hope to tens of thousands across rural India.

At 67, he is restoring sight, one child, one elderly villager, one pair of eyeglasses at a time. 👉 bit.ly/46Pfu2J #WorldSightDay
Photo of Muthuramalingam, using an ophthalmoscope to examine a young girl’s eyes. Text on the image reads: “Muthuramalingam cycled between villages, turning school verandas and shaded spots beneath trees into makeshift clinics to restore sight for those overlooked by regular healthcare.” The background features soft green and coral tones with the WHO logo in the upper right corner. Graphic with the text: “Restoring sight, one pair of eyeglasses, one child, one elderly villager at a time.” Below, a quote reads: “Eye care is not just treating vision. It is giving people a whole new life.” A small circular photo shows a man examining a patient’s eyes with an ophthalmoscope. The background is green with a subtle paper texture and a small eyeglasses icon at the bottom.
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WHO @who.int · 23h
#Sudan is grappling with disease outbreaks amid little access to healthcare & safe water.

WHO & partners launched vaccination campaigns in Darfur to protect:

🛡️ 2.4M people from cholera
🛡️ 2.3M kids under 5 from polio

#VaccinesWork but lasting peace is vital for people to rebuild their futures.
Vaccinations save lives in Sudan
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WHO @who.int · 1d
Postpartum haemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality globally.

Even when not fatal, it can lead to lifelong physical and mental health impacts, from major organ damage to hysterectomies, anxiety and trauma.

It is highly treatable if caught early
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WHO @who.int · 2d
Tobacco industry is targeting teens and 40 million+ are getting hooked.
Our youth deserve better.
Read the report: http://bit.ly/46BQOui

#NoTobacco
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WHO @who.int · 3d
#Parenting can be overwhelming at times…

A minute can turn your day around.

Pause ⏸️, close your eyes 😌 and breathe😮‍💨.
You’ve got this!
Purple background with clocks and hourglasses surrounding the text 'Take a minute' and a calm face emoji, highlighting parenting stress from WHO.
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WHO @who.int · 3d
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

#BreastCancer is the most common cancer among women globally and represents approximately a quarter of all cancers that occur in women every year.
Breast cancer is highly curable if detected in its early stages and adequate treatment is provided.
Pink background with bold text saying 'Let's make breast cancer history' with 'breast cancer' crossed out, World Health Organization logo in corner.
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WHO @who.int · 5d
Around 1 in 6 people 60 years and older experienced some form of abuse in community settings during the past year.

What is elder abuse?
Elder abuse can take a number of forms
🚫 Physical
🚫 Psychological
🚫 Sexual
🚫 Financial
🚫 Neglect
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WHO @who.int · 5d
Symptoms of #BreastCancer can include:
A breast lump or thickening, often without pain
Change in size, shape or appearance of the breast
Dimpling, redness, pitting or other changes in the skin
Change in nipple appearance
Abnormal or bloody fluid from the nipple
Breast cancer symptoms, early diagnosis of cancer generally increases the chances of successful treatment. Nipple changes, bloody discharge, lump in the breast, change in breast colour, pitting of the breast skin, breast or nipple pain.
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @drtedros.who.int · 5d
66 000 people have been killed & almost 170 000 have been injured in #Gaza.

@who.int estimates that at least 1/4 of those have life-changing injuries that require immediate & ongoing rehabilitation.

I call on all parties to this conflict to choose peace, now.
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WHO @who.int · 5d
Read the full report released today: www.who.int/publications...

WHO calls for an immediate ceasefire.
Estimating trauma rehabilitation needs in Gaza: September 2025 update
This updated technical note delivers a sobering yet essential overview of the injury and rehabilitation crisis in Gaza, building on 2024 estimates with new data and deeper analysis.
www.who.int
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WHO @who.int · 5d
To ensure access to care and scale up health services, including rehabilitation, that there must be:
🔹urgent protection of health care
🔹unhindered access to fuel & supplies
🔹removal of restrictions on the entry of essential medical items, incl. assistive devices.
Almost 22000 people have suffered severe injuries to their arms or legs. New injuries continue to rise, while Gaza's health system is collapsing. Only 14 of 36 hospitals are partially functional, and less than one-third of rehabilitation services remain. The conflict has severely impacted rehabilitation workers with at least 42 reported dead. Conflict has shattered minds as much as bodies. Mental scars run deep and support is nowhere to be found.
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WHO @who.int · 5d
Life-changing injuries account for one quarter of all reported injuries, of a total of 167 376 people injured since October 2023.

Over 5000 people have faced amputation.
Over 5000 people have faced amputation.
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WHO @who.int · 5d
Nearly 42 000 people in the #Gaza Strip have life-changing injuries caused by the ongoing conflict. One in four of these injuries are in children - latest WHO estimates released today.
Nearly 42000 people in Gaza have life-changing injuries. 1 in 4 of all injured people since October 2023.
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WHO @who.int · 5d
Medical oxygen is vital for treating respiratory illnesses like pneumonia, and for surgeries. It is especially critical for older people, pregnant women and newborns who are most likely to need oxygen as part of their care. bit.ly/4gIfi89
Why is medical oxygen important?
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @drtedros.who.int · 6d
LIVE: @who.int media briefing on global health issues

www.youtube.com/live/BZKHBnV...
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WHO @who.int · 7d
There is no upper age limit for good sex, and it can help keep you healthy into your later years! Sexual health programmes need to meet the needs of older people.
👉 https://bit.ly/3GRz6CS
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WHO @who.int · 7d
With 1 in 6 cancer deaths in women worldwide, breast cancer is also the leading cause of cancer deaths among women globally.

Breast cancer is highly curable if detected in its early stages and adequate treatment is provided bit.ly/4o0GzFS
Breast cancer
WHO fact sheet on breast cancer, including information on prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, management, global impact and WHO's work on breast cancer.
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WHO @who.int · 7d
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

#BreastCancer is the most common cancer among women globally and represents approximately a quarter of all cancers that occur in women every year.
Let’s make breast cancer history (breast cancer is striked out in the creative)
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WHO @who.int · 7d
Read the highlights from the Meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization today.
WHO develops vaccine guidance in a transparent manner and with the highest scientific standards.
Report: bit.ly/4nt1KAf
Event page: bit.ly/4ntg4c2
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WHO @who.int · 7d
Did you know that since 1999 an independent group of global experts called the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) has been providing WHO evidence-based recommendations on #vaccines?
What is the Strategic advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE)? Provides independent, evidence-based recommendations on vaccines. Established in 1999. SAGE recommendations consider public health impact, cost-effectiveness, programmatic feasibility, and equity.They ensure that vaccines work in real-world settings and reach those who need them the most. Thanks to expert advice from SAGE, WHO’s vaccine policies help give children lasting protection against serious diseases like measles, polio, diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough; giving parents confidence their child is protected. WHO regularly reviews evidence and ensures vaccine policies reflect the latest science. In fact, SAGE bases its recommendations only on publicly available evidence that is carefully assessed and validated using internationally recognized methods.
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WHO @who.int · 8d
Know the common symptoms of a heart attack and stroke.
⚠️ If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical care immediately.
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WHO @who.int · 9d
#Autism is a diverse group of brain development conditions.

In 2021, about 1 in 127 people worldwide were estimated to be on the autism spectrum.

Signs may appear in early childhood, but many go undiagnosed for years.

Early understanding and support can make all the difference. 👉 bit.ly/4pGvgnP
A graphic with a soft rainbow fan on a white background. Text reads 'Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, appears in early childhood but is often not recognized until much later'
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WHO @who.int · 10d
Access to safe abortion protects the health of women and girls.

As with all other health services, women and girls should be able to access safe and respectful abortion care, when they need it, without fear of harm, punishment or recrimination.

#HealthForAll
Restricting access to safe abortion drives women and girls to unsafe procedures.
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WHO @who.int · 10d
📢 Access to medical abortion saves lives.

The medications used – #mifepristone and #misoprostol - are included on WHO’s list of Essential Medicines.

🔗 bit.ly/3OynjiA
The medications used – mifepristone and misoprostol - are included on WHO’s list of Essential Medicines.
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WHO @who.int · 10d
Today is International #SafeAbortion Day.

Access to safe abortion protects the health of women and girls.

As with all other health services, women and girls should be able to access safe and respectful abortion care, when they need it, without fear of harm, punishment or recrimination.
Abortion is healthcare. Abortion should be regulated like other health services so that women and girls can access safe, timely and respectful care.
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