#ExcitingNews 👏

Our tobacco free initiative team just won the #UNGlobalPulse award for the tobacco free farms project in Kenya🇰🇪.

The joint World Health Organization (WHO), World Food Programme,Food and Agriculture Organization, UNCDF project helps farmers switch from tobacco farming to food & live a healthier life.

How salty is your food?
High salt intake can lead to high blood pressure & increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, gastric cancer & obesity. World Health Organization (WHO) supported Government of Uganda to develop the nutrition guidelines to promote good dietary practices & improve health.
#WorldHealthDay

#BeatNCDs

#NCDs are not just an adult issue—children too are affected and are taking a stand by raising awareness with these impactful messages.

Engage with us at #ICPPA2024 and be a part of the solution.

#EndingDiseaseInAfrica
#PENPlus

#ICPPA2024 has officially kicked off in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania🇹🇿!

From April 23-25, health experts, survivors, and leaders will advance discussions on ending #NCDs .

Help shape the future to tackle disease in Africa!

#EndingDiseaseInAfrica
#PENPlus

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In the lead-up to #ICPPA2024 , WHO African Region country representatives and partners are convening a roundtable today to analyze the #NCDs burden in the African region.
They are sharing insights and innovations that have enhanced #NCDs care and strengthened health systems in the region.

Studies show that if you quit #tobacco 🚬 for 28 days, you are 5X more likely to quit for good.

Quit today and start a life controlled by you, not by tobacco. 👉🏿afro.who.int/committoquit

Let’s keep alive #WorldHealthDay 's theme, 'My health, My right' - by continuing to champion every person’s right to access quality health services and care, including persons with #disabilities .

#HealthierPopulationsinAfrica
#HealthForAll

There’s no health without #MentalHealth .

Stigma and discrimination prevent many from getting the care they need.

With greater investment in #MentalHealth care and education, we can break the silence around #MentalHealth , ensuring that everyone receives the support they need.

In perfect alignment with what we do in #HealthierPopulationsinAfrica

Today, we joined colleagues & residents of #Brazzaville for the 'Walk The Talk: #HealthForAll ' challenge to commemorate #WorldHealthDay .

Indeed, physical activity remains a great way to stay healthy, hence promoting #HealthierPopulations .

#HealthierPopulations inAfrica

Every individual has a right to an equitable, safer & more prosperous world.
As a team, our goal is to see thriving individuals, families, communities, and nations who enjoy the highest attainable level of health and well-being.

#MyHealthMyRight
#HealthierPopulationsinAfrica

Given the alcohol- attributable burden of disease & deaths in Africa, realizing the right to health requires countries to pass and implement policies on its sale & availability to curb misuse!

#MyHealthMyRight
#HealthierPopulationsinAfrica

Most African countries are currently experiencing unusual high temperatures affecting the health and well-being of individuals.

My colleague- Jeremiah Mushosho here with some tips on how you can protect yourself from the negative impact of hot weather.
#HealthierPopulationsinAfrica

In Africa, people with #disabilities are among the most vulnerable.

#HealthEquity for persons with disabilities is a health priority!

#HealthierPopulationsinAfrica
#WorldHealthDay

Burning of biomass fuels like wood & charcoal poses severe health risks particularly to women & children who spend significant amount of time indoors.
Jeremiah Mushosho -WHO African Region Lead for Climate Change, Health & Environment-here with tips on how to reduce exposure to air pollution!

Starting the countdown to #WorldHealthDay with this quote from Laetitia- WHO African Region Team lead for Nutrition & Food Safety.

Indeed, access to safe & nutritious diet is important at every stage of life!

#HealthForAll
#HealthierPopulationsinAfrica

Breastmilk🤱🏿 is the ideal food for infants.
It is safe, clean and contains antibodies that protect against many common childhood illnesses.

Healthy diet Tips for 👶🏿:

✅Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months.
✅Continue breastfeeding with complementary foods until age 2.

Did you know that #climatechange has an impact on your health? Here’s how ⬇️

#ViralFactsAfrica

Viral Facts Africa

Thanks to the support received from CIFF, WHO trained 50 experts in managing severe acute malnutrition with medical complications.

These experts are ready to be deployed at any time to build the capacities of health workers in reference hospitals and reduce fatalities.

Delighted to be in #Seychelles 🇸🇨 ahead of the 8th Small Island Developing States meeting. Looking forward to discussions with ministers of health on innovations & solutions to accelerate #UHC , build capacity to respond to climate change impacts & enhance health security.