Clean water is a right, not a privilege. Yet, billions of people lack access to safe drinking water & sanitation — & the climate emergency is making things worse. The #GlobalGoals aim to address the water crisis & ensure access for all. un.org/sustainabledev… #WorldWaterWeek

Early detection saves lives! HPV-based screening is crucial for detecting precancer cells to aid appropriate treatment. World Health Organization (WHO) continues to support countries by training health workers, advocating for better access, and procuring treatment devices to improve screening services for

Another tragic loss of life in #BurkinaFaso. Cowardly attack. Violence is never a solution. My thoughts go out to the families who lost their loved ones.

Breastfeeding is easier when mums have our support! 👨‍👧‍👦 Families 🫂 Friends 💻 Work 🩺 Health workers 💼 Governments Let’s all step up to support #breastfeeding mums everywhere to breastfeed for as long as they would like. #TogetherForMoms

“Everyone should be able to express themselves freely without fear of attack. Everyone should be able to access a range of views and information sources.” — António Guterres on the UN Global Principles for Information Integrity. Find out more: un.org/en/information…

Just as I was talking to children & young people in Tonga today about the importance of disaster preparedness, we experienced an earthquake. Thanks to early warning systems, we were soon informed that there was no threat of a tsunami. These tools are vital for so many - in the

Food brings us together. It is a universal principle of life that we should all have access to enough, nutritious, diverse, affordable and safe foods. Every day, for everyone, everywhere. #WorldFoodDay #RightToFood

The 74th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa starts today! 📺Catch the opening ceremony live at 9 AM Brazzaville time on our social media channels and website. More information on #RC74AFRO here ▶️: afro.who.int/about-us/gover…

Congratulations Gilbert Mokoki, 🇨🇬 Minister of Health, for being elected chairman of the 74th WHO African Region Regional Committee. I am looking forward to working closely to advance #HealthForAll in Africa. #RC74AFRO

🆕 Global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for the #mpox public health emergency of international concern bit.ly/3yUygHC

The future of climate-resilient development is local. ⁦nature⁩ ⁦World Health Organization (WHO)⁩ ⁦Global Climate and Health Alliance⁩ ⁦UN Climate Change⁩ ⁦UN Environment Programme⁩ ⁦COP29 Azerbaijan⁩ nature.com/articles/s4156…

Strategic #mpox vaccination efforts will focus on individuals at the highest risk, incl. close contacts of recent cases and healthcare workers, to interrupt transmission chains bit.ly/3yUygHC

Overdose is the leading cause of death for people under 50 in the United States, claiming more than 100,000 lives each year. For International Overdose Awareness Day #IOAD we’ve supplied more than 200 DIY campaign boxes to community groups, full of resources to help them raise

The #mpox outbreaks in #DRC and other countries can be controlled, and can be stopped. World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the Global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for comprehensive, coordinated action by all partners and affected Member States. It requires $135 million for 6 months of

Humanity is treating the sea like a sewer. Plastic pollution is choking sea life. Greenhouse gases are causing ocean heating, acidification & accelerating rise in sea levels. Pacific islands, dramatically impacted by the consequences of climate change, are showing the way to

Celebrating 10 years of WHO African Region's Transformation Agenda in the African Region! Since 2015, we’ve enhanced health systems, improved health security, and fostered stronger partnerships under Dr Matshidiso Moeti's leadership. #RC74AFRO

As a doctor, I see the health impacts of fossil-fuelled air pollution. This #WorldCleanAirDay let’s take a stand. Share a photo of what clean air means to you and join Greenpeace International’s Breathe Easy movement act.gp/4dmANZB and demand change. Invest in #CleanAirNow UN Environment Programme World Health Organization (WHO)

A few days in Tonga offered me a front row seat to how people here have to endure the impacts of the climate crisis on a regular basis: From torrential rains & flash floods to rising sea levels forcing families to relocate. The world must take urgent #ClimateAction now.

It's with great honour that I salute my dear sister Dr Matshidiso Moeti who is ending her term as WHO African Region Regional Director after 10 years of sterling service. Dr Moeti epitomizes principled leadership, unflinching determination, clear vision, genuine innovation, technical expertise

#ICYMI, last week an article revealed Philip Morris New Zealand's plan to manufacture support and get tax cuts for HTPs succeeded. The plan echoes a leaked one from Philip Morris Japan, recently analyzed by STOP. It's time to see past the #IQOS illusion.