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World Health Organization (WHO)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

We are the @UN’s health agency working for #HealthForAll Always check our latest tweets for updated advice/information.

Geneva, Switzerland

Joined April 2008

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As the #DRC battles an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, WHO's updated filovirus disease guidelines — covering all Ebola and Marburg virus types — are designed for frontline health workers. The recommendations cover early detection of deterioration, dehydration and
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Community trust and engagement are essential to an effective #Ebola response. @WHO’s Risk Communication and Community Engagement teams are working alongside communities in #DRC, listening, addressing concerns and building trust to support a more compassionate, inclusive and
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A simple test at birth can change the course of a child’s life. Every child deserves that chance. 📋Find out more: bit.ly/4eHqUbk #NewbornScreening #EveryBabyCounts
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Heat can make people seriously ill. Knowing the signs saves lives. ⚠️Here’s what to watch out for: Headache, dizziness, nausea, cramps, palpitations, excessive sweating or unusual tiredness. Heat and air pollution together hit harder and for people with cardiovascular or
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Did you know? Over 70% of deaths due to drug use are related to opioids. WHO updates recommendations for opioid dependence and overdose— expanding proven care to save lives. Know more: 👉 bit.ly/44hCNjl #WorldDrugDay
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Under the #DRC government’s leadership, the coordinated #Ebola response to the outbreak is starting to take hold. But continued scale up is needed, across all areas and functions. @WHO and partners are working with the government and affected communities to begin clinical
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My deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones in the deadly earthquakes in #Venezuela. The health needs are growing as the response evolves, including for mass casualty management, injury and trauma care, and support for health facilities impacted by power cuts.
bbc.com
Number of people killed in Venezuela earthquakes more than doubles to 589, with almost 3,000 injured
International rescue teams are on the ground helping to search for survivors, with one video showing children being saved from a damaged building.
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Europe’s heatwave is closing schools and putting people’s health at risk. The data are clear: temperatures across Europe are rising at roughly twice the global average rate, increasing the likelihood and severity of extreme heat in the future. We cannot afford further delay.
Tips for keeping cool
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Self-Care Month starts today 🌿 It's a moment to pause and ask: am I actually looking after myself? Self-care protects your physical and mental health, reduces stress, builds resilience, and helps your mind and body function well. It doesn't replace doctors or health workers;
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LIVE: Media briefing on #Ebola and global health issues with @DrTedros
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LIVE: Media briefing on #Ebola and global health issues with @DrTedros
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Replying to @WHO and @DrTedros
"Now to the ongoing conflict in #Sudan. In the city of El Obeid in North Kordofan, the humanitarian situation continues to worsen. WHO echoes concerns raised by the UN Security Council over the imminent risk of mass atrocities, and supports the demand for an immediate halt to
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"Finally, countries across Europe and the northern hemisphere are experiencing an extreme heat wave. Extreme heat is one of the most serious and rapidly growing threats to health and safety posed by climate change. It claims around half a million lives globally each year, yet
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🚨Heat-related illness can be life-threatening. When heat rises, take these simple actions to protect your health: 💧 Stay hydrated ☀️ Use sun protection, including hat, sunglasses 🌳 Take breaks in shade or cooling area 🫸 Slow down if you feel unwell 👥 Check on people around
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
@DrTedros
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The insecurity and escalating violence in El Obeid, North Kordofan, #Sudan, are having a severe impact on people’s access for humanitarian aid and to life-saving services. This increases the risk of disease outbreaks and malnutrition, especially for women and children. @WHO has
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Every 90 minutes, a person dies by drowning in #Brazil 🇧🇷. To help prevent these deaths, @SobrasaOficial's Surf-Save programme has trained over 40 000 surfers 🏄‍♂️ as skilled rescuers over the past 26 years, turning beach lovers into lifesavers!
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