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LIVE: Media briefing on global health issues with @DrTedros

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"WHO and partners supporting a sustainable model for mRNA tech transfer to catalyse access in low- and middle-income countries is a potential gamechanger"-

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"They will also look at the science of mRNA technologies and key applications relevant to low- and middle-income countries for diseases like TB and HIV. In two years, we’ve proved that when we work collaboratively, we can succeed collectively"-

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"During the five-day meeting, participants will discuss critical enablers for sustainability of the effort such as intellectual property issues and an enabling regulatory environment"-

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"Finally, this week there will be a high level meeting with health leaders to review progress since WHO and the

@MedsPatentPool

launched the mRNA hub in June 2021"-

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"Ultimately access to safe #abortion is health care that saves lives"-

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"To be clear on WHO’s position - women should always have the right to choose when it comes to their bodies and their health. Restricting access to #abortion does not reduce the number of procedures and only drives women and girls towards unsafe ones"-@DrTedros

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"To be clear on WHO’s position - women should always have the right to choose when it comes to their bodies and their health. Restricting access to #abortion does not reduce the number of procedures and only drives women and girls towards unsafe ones"-

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"To #abortion, WHO is concerned that the right of women to access safe abortion services, including through use of medical abortion medicines, are being limited by legislatures and/or courts"-

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"I’m pleased to see the establishment of a #Tuberculosis 💉 council, which will involve civil society & jointly push for speeding up new 💉 development. There're currently 16 candidates & with the right investment we can turn the tide against this ancient killer"-

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"I agree that the #UNGA High-Level Meeting on #Tuberculosis in Sept. is a key moment to look at challenges & find solutions together. Civil society & affected communities are central to our joint efforts to support countries in controlling & stopping the spread of TB"-

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"Today I’m joined by

@blessi_k

, a member of WHO’s Civil Society Taskforce on #Tuberculosis and CEO of the Global Coalition of TB Advocates, to discuss the role of civil society and local communities will play in tackling the disease"-

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"The WHO Civil Society Task Force on #Tuberculosis has been working to bring the voices of TB-affected communities & civil society to the work of WHO. With this in mind, new WHO guidance for community engagement to #EndTB will be published soon"-@DrTedros twitter.com/DrTedros/statu

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"The WHO Civil Society Task Force on #Tuberculosis has been working to bring the voices of TB-affected communities & civil society to the work of WHO. With this in mind, new WHO guidance for community engagement to #EndTB will be published soon"-

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Held good talks with the @WHO Civil Society Task Force on #Tuberculosis (TB). We agreed the upcoming #UNGA high level meeting must be used to drive real action to #EndTB. The TB community is a role model for meaningful community action to promote health. Together!

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"On #WorldTBDay, I launched a Flagship Initiative to #EndTB. Its aim for the next four years is to support the fast-tracking of progress towards ending TB, and advancing research and innovation on new vaccines"-

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"Efforts to bring #tuberculosis under control have been hampered by the #COVID19 pandemic and conflicts in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. All of this makes working with affected communities and civil society critical to bringing this killer under control"-

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"To #tuberculosis (TB), an ancient disease which continues to affect an estimated 10.6 million people around the world and accounts for 1.6 million deaths every year. Nearly 40% of people with TB are not receiving the health and care services they need"-

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"Female staff members and health workers are essential for delivering life-saving health services to those in need. I call on the Taliban to rethink a decision that will massively reduce access to health services and only harm the Afghan people"-

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"In #Afghanistan, I am extremely disappointed that the Taliban has banned Afghan women from working with the @UN in the country. As the UN Secretary-General said, this is a violation of the fundamental human rights of women"-@DrTedros

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"In #Afghanistan, I am extremely disappointed that the Taliban has banned Afghan women from working with the

@UN

in the country. As the UN Secretary-General said, this is a violation of the fundamental human rights of women"-

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"WHO is working with neighbouring countries to help prepare for any importation. This is a critical moment in the #Marburg outbreak response in #EquatorialGuinea, and it will take an all of government and all of society effort to stop this outbreak"-

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"We’re also working together to improve #Marburg case management; infection prevention and control, protect health and care workers, conduct safe and dignified burials, as well as engaging with the community around risk and staying safe"-

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"With partners, WHO is supporting the Ministry of Health to strengthen surveillance, in affected areas, and increase laboratory capacity"-@DrTedros #EquatorialGuinea

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"With partners, WHO is supporting the Ministry of Health to strengthen surveillance, in affected areas, and increase laboratory capacity"-

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"The case was detected on the day of disease onset & was given antiviral therapy via govt protocol, which is being supported by WHO. WHO calls on all partners to remain vigilant as there may be undetected chains of #Marburg transmission in the country"-

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"The most affected district is Bata in Litoral province, where 9 #Marburg cases have been reported. Today a new case was reported in a health worker from Bata who was being monitored due to exposure from a previous case"-

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"There has now been a total of 16 laboratory-confirmed #Marburg cases. Among these cases, 11 people have died. 23 probable cases of Marburg have also been reported since the outbreak was declared on 13 February"-

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"To #Marburg Virus Disease in #EquatorialGuinea where in the last week, two healthcare workers that had contracted the virus were discharged from a WHO supported treatment center"-

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"I urge all sides to heed the calls for a humanitarian ceasefire, to silence the guns and to work towards a peaceful resolution"-

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"WHO teams on the ground will continue to work closely with partners and health authorities to try and fill gaps in the provision of health care, especially for trauma"-

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"I want to be very clear; all parties must ensure unrestricted and safe access to health facilities for those injured and everyone in need of medical care"-

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"WHO calls on all parties to comply with their obligations under international law. Health care facilities and workers must never be a target, especially in a situation like this where there are thousands of civilians who need access to emergency care"-@DrTedros #Sudan

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"WHO calls on all parties to comply with their obligations under international law. Health care facilities and workers must never be a target, especially in a situation like this where there are thousands of civilians who need access to emergency care"-

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"It is also reported that some hospitals are already closed, or on the brink of closure, due to attacks, and a lack of medical personnel and medical supplies"-

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"Fuel shortages for hospital generators, as well as water and power cuts are also reportedly affecting the functionality of health facilities. There are disturbing reports of some health facilities being looted and others being used for military purposes"-@DrTedros #Sudan

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"Fuel shortages for hospital generators, as well as water and power cuts are also reportedly affecting the functionality of health facilities. There are disturbing reports of some health facilities being looted and others being used for military purposes"-

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"The supplies that WHO distributed to health facilities prior to this recent escalation of conflict are now exhausted. Hospitals in Khartoum receiving injured civilians are reporting shortages of medical personnel and lifesaving medical supplies"-

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"The heaviest fighting is currently in Khartoum. Movement has been restricted due to insecurity, creating challenges for health workers and ambulances, to reach health facilities, and putting further lives at risk"-

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"I condemn all loss of life and we stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in #Sudan"-

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"The situation in #Sudan is deeply concerning. Sudan’s Ministry of Health Emergency Operations Center reports 270 people have been killed and more than 2,600 people have been injured. Tragically, three workers from @WFP have also been killed"-@DrTedros twitter.com/DrTedros/statu

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"The situation in #Sudan is deeply concerning. Sudan’s Ministry of Health Emergency Operations Center reports 270 people have been killed and more than 2,600 people have been injured. Tragically, three workers from

@WFP

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My deepest condolences to the loved ones of civilians and @WFP humanitarian workers who lost their lives in the conflict in #Sudan. We echo Secretary-General @antonioguterres’ call for an immediate ceasefire and seek uninterrupted access to health care. twitter.com/wfpchief/statu

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@WHO_Europe

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Tobacco is devastating for the health of both people and planet. 20 years ago, countries adopted WHO’s first global public health treaty to stop tobacco use and save millions of lives every year. #WHO75

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condemns attacks on health care in #Sudan, which deprive communities of essential & urgently needed care to save lives. We urge all parties to: -ensure unrestricted & safe access to health facilities for the injured & everyone in need of medical care -work towards peace.

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Apr 18

Let's talk about #mpox with

@AlexGarnerLA

from

@mpactglobal

. Time to get the facts and bust some myths ⬇️

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WHO African Region

@WHOAFRO

Apr 16

#AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses and parasites mutate and become resistant to medicines used to fight them. ✅ Only take antimicrobial medicines how & when they are prescribed.

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