JavaScript non está dispoñible.

1 h

This is what you need to know about vaping⬇️⬇️ #TobaccoExposed

0:37

37.245 visualizacións

De

25

81

107

WHO African Region

@WHOAFRO

5 h

Stay active this weekend! The health benefits of a physically active lifestyle during adolescence include: ❤️ improved cardiorespiratory 💪 muscular fitness 🏋️‍♀️ bone and cardiometabolic health 🤸‍♂️ positive effects on weight Let’s be active and #BeatNCDs!

2

33

68

18 h

On my way to Castelplanio, #Italy, where Dr Carlo Urbani was born. His legacy and sacrifice for humanity will not be forgotten. Tomorrow, I will witness the opening of a new museum in his hometown that will carry his name.

1:48

23.110 visualizacións

330

163

442

31 de mar.

At 14:30 CET, we will talk to

@JimC_HRH

, Director of Health Workforce at WHO. Tune in! How can we protect & invest in health & care workers to increase equity & restore progress towards #HealthForAll. Send questions using #AskWHO.

91

64

111

WHO Yemen

@WHOYemen

28 de feb.

Waiting means risking more lives. ⬆️ 20 M #Yemenis are in desperate need of #health⚕️ services, while the overstretched health facilities struggle more each day to meet the health demands. The global community must not forget the people of #Yemen. #YemenCantWait

1:01

7.823 visualizacións

9

41

70

30 de mar.

After getting an mRNA vaccine against #COVID19, it's common to have redness, pain, inflammation at the injection site or to feel unwell for a few days. Find out more about what to expect from side effects.

1:08

41.551 visualizacións

2.029

325

373

Constructive meeting with #Hungary's Foreign and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó about their efforts on environmental health and the upcoming ministerial conference. We also discussed the importance of investing in pandemic preparedness and response, incl. the #PandemicAccord.

142

66

246

Humbled to receive an Honorary Doctorate degree from

@unimesdhetar

and grateful to President Anastas Angjeli, University Rector Civici and colleagues for bestowing this recognition. I look forward to working closely as you prepare the next generation of health leaders in Albania.

328

206

559

Whether you like to 🙂run 🙂jump 🙂play sports 🙂dance WHO recommends that children & adolescents 👦👧 do a minimum 6⃣0⃣ minutes/day of physical activity. Every Move Counts. #BeActive!

9

68

127

In older adults 🧓🏿🧓🏼, physical activity helps prevent falls & falls-related injuries as well as declines in bone health & functional ability. Read more in our guidelines 👉bit.ly/33dXxcE #BeActive

GIF

9

36

105

In adults, physical activity helps reduce the risk of 🚨hypertension 🚨cancer 🚨type-2 diabetes 🚨anxiety or depression and many more. #BeActive!

0:14

24.254 visualizacións

De

3

43

124

"As we look ahead to #WHO75 anniversary next week, Dr Urbani embodies what WHO is all about: incredible people who do incredible things, sometimes at their own risk, to protect others"-

WHO commemorates the 20th anniversary of the death of Dr Carlo Urbani

who.int

Today, 29 March 2023, WHO commemorates the 20th anniversary of the death of Dr Carlo Urbani (Castelplanio, Italy, 1956 – Bangkok, Thailand, 2003), a WHO staff member who lost his life during the...

11

21

84

"On Saturday, I will have the honour of participating in the opening of the Carlo Urbani Museum in his hometown of Castelplanio, Italy. Today we are honoured to be joined by Dr Urbani’s son, Tommaso"-

Citar chío

"The following month, during a flight to Bangkok, Dr Urbani developed symptoms of SARS, and died of complications related to the disease less than three weeks later. He was 46 years old, and left behind his wife and their three children"-@DrTedros twitter.com/WHO/status/164

Amosar este fío

10

14

63

"The following month, during a flight to Bangkok, Dr Urbani developed symptoms of SARS, and died of complications related to the disease less than three weeks later. He was 46 years old, and left behind his wife and their three children"-

Citar chío

"Recognizing that this new disease was highly contagious, Dr Urbani decided to spend several days at the hospital coordinating infection prevention and control procedures, quarantine interventions and maintaining the morale of hospital staff"-@DrTedros twitter.com/WHO/status/164

Amosar este fío

6

15

51

"Recognizing that this new disease was highly contagious, Dr Urbani decided to spend several days at the hospital coordinating infection prevention and control procedures, quarantine interventions and maintaining the morale of hospital staff"-

Citar chío

"Dr Urbani’s rapid actions were critical in helping to contain the epidemic by triggering a global response that was key to stopping the outbreak in Vietnam, and saving countless lives around the world"-@DrTedros twitter.com/WHO/status/164

Amosar este fío

4

13

46

"Dr Urbani’s rapid actions were critical in helping to contain the epidemic by triggering a global response that was key to stopping the outbreak in Vietnam, and saving countless lives around the world"-

Citar chío

"One day, Dr Urbani received a call from a hospital in Hanoi to assist in investigating what appeared to be a severe case of flu. After examining the patient, he realised it was not flu, and something else was going on"-@DrTedros twitter.com/WHO/status/164

Amosar este fío

6

13

38

"One day, Dr Urbani received a call from a hospital in Hanoi to assist in investigating what appeared to be a severe case of flu. After examining the patient, he realised it was not flu, and something else was going on"-

Citar chío

"One of the most instrumental people in identifying SARS as a new and deadly disease was Dr Carlo Urbani, who was the director of infectious diseases for @WHOWPRO, working in Vietnam"-@DrTedros twitter.com/DrTedros/statu

Amosar este fío

5

14

29

"One of the most instrumental people in identifying SARS as a new and deadly disease was Dr Carlo Urbani, who was the director of infectious diseases for

@WHOWPRO

, working in Vietnam"-

Citar chío

Today we remember our colleague Dr Carlo Urbani, who lost his life 20 years ago while fighting SARS in Vietnam. Carlo played a key role in early detection and containment of the disease. His legacy continues to inspire all those who seek to serve humanity. who.int/news/item/29-0

8

13

35

"A #OneHealth approach will be essential for preventing viruses from spilling over from animals to humans. That’s how many outbreaks have started, including HIV, Marburg, Ebola, avian influenza, mpox, MERS and the SARS epidemic in 2003"-

7

20

37

"The quadripartite this week endorsed a draft guide for the implementation of the #OneHealth Joint Plan of Action. We're also pleased to see that One Health has been included as a key principle in the “zero draft” of the #PandemicAccord that countries are negotiating"-

8

12

29

"We are calling on countries to prioritize #OneHealth, by strengthening the policies, strategies, plans, evidence, investment and workforce needed to properly address the threats that arise from our relationship with animals and the environment"-

5

12

31

"This week, the quadripartite held its Executive Annual Meeting, here at WHO in Geneva. Together, we released a call to action to translate the #OneHealth concept into concrete policy action in countries"-

Quadripartite call to action for One Health for a safer world

who.int

Recent international health emergencies such as COVID-19 pandemic, mpox, Ebola outbreaks, and continued threats of other zoonotic diseases, food safety, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) challenges, as...

7

15

37

"Since the #COVID19 pandemic began, there has been a renewed realization that we need to broaden the #OneHealth approach, and make it a reality, not just a concept. Last year, the tripartite became a quadripartite with the addition of

@UNEP

"-

8

15

37

"#OneHealth is not a new concept. For decades, WHO has been working with

@FAO

and

@WOAH

in a tripartite partnership, to address the health risks that arise from the interactions between humans, animals and the environment"-

7

14

35

"The outbreaks of #Marburg virus disease are another reminder that we can only truly protect human health if we also protect the health of animals and our planet, which sustains all life. We call this a “One Health” approach"-

5

18

41

"We look forward to working with the governments of both countries [#EquatorialGuinea, #Tanzania] to begin these trials as soon as possible – to help prevent cases and deaths now and in future #Marburg outbreaks"-

5

11

35

"A WHO committee has now reviewed the evidence for four vaccines. Trial protocols are ready, and our partners are ready to support the trials"-

#Marburg

9

12

36

"WHO & partners incl.

@UNICEF

, the

@CDCgov

&

@MSF

have offered support to the government to bridge any gaps in the response. As we said last week, WHO is working to integrate research into the response, incl. trials of vaccines & therapeutics"-

Citar chío

"In #Tanzania, the number of confirmed #Marburg cases remains at 8, with 5 deaths. Three people are currently being treated in a health facility. Two health workers are among the confirmed cases, including one death. So far, all of the reported cases are in one region"-@DrTedros

Amosar este fío

5

11

32

"In #Tanzania, the number of confirmed #Marburg cases remains at 8, with 5 deaths. Three people are currently being treated in a health facility. Two health workers are among the confirmed cases, including one death. So far, all of the reported cases are in one region"-

4

17

32

"WHO is aware of additional #Marburg cases, and we have asked the government to report these cases officially to WHO"-

Citar chío

"The number of officially reported #Marburg cases remains at 9, with 7 deaths, in three provinces. However, these three provinces are 150 kilometres apart, suggesting wider transmission of the virus"-@DrTedros twitter.com/WHO/status/164

Amosar este fío

5

14

34

"The number of officially reported #Marburg cases remains at 9, with 7 deaths, in three provinces. However, these three provinces are 150 kilometres apart, suggesting wider transmission of the virus"-

Citar chío

"In #EquatorialGuinea, WHO is on the ground with partners, supporting the Ministry of Health to respond to the #Marburg outbreak. We have deployed teams to assist with case finding, clinical care, logistics, and community engagement"-@DrTedros

Amosar este fío

6

18

37

"In #EquatorialGuinea, WHO is on the ground with partners, supporting the Ministry of Health to respond to the #Marburg outbreak. We have deployed teams to assist with case finding, clinical care, logistics, and community engagement"-

5

14

22

LIVE: Media briefing on global health issues with

LIVE: Media briefing on global health issues with @DrTedros

80

109

230

Wonder how mRNA vaccines work? A quick explainer.

0:45

25.326 visualizacións

1.131

190

253

From preventing diseases to boosting mental wellbeing, WHO recommends adults do 🕒 at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or 🕒 at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week. #BeActive!

7

72

193

Move. Your. Body. It doesn’t matter how you move or how fit you are. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, Every Move Counts. #BeActive!

0:10

241.550 visualizacións

De

62

251

562

Achieving health for all requires action on the economic and commercial determinants of health

28 de mar.

To reach our commitment to social justice, inclusion and #HealthForAll, we need common action on the economic and commercial forces shaping our health. My commentary on commercial determinants of health at

@TheLancet

explores why health is not for sale!

thelancet.com

Health does not begin in clinics or hospitals any more than justice begins in law courts or peace starts on the battlefield. Rather, health starts with the conditions in which we are born and raised,...

165

133

244

28 de mar.

To prevent stigma, Mykhailo & his colleagues from the mobile #MentalHealth team in Dnipro 🇺🇦 come & assist patients where they feel most comfortable. It doesn't have to be their homes. They can meet in a park or any public place of their choice. This is their story ⬇

1:26

15.264 visualizacións

22

88

163