#COVID19 is an infectious disease caused by a new #coronavirus introduced to humans for the first time. It spreads from person to person mainly through the droplets produced when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes.

The chartered flight from our World Health Organization (WHO) logistics hub in #Dubai 🇦🇪 has landed in Tehran, #Iran, carrying our staff and medical supplies. This shipment will help #Iran to respond faster to #coronavirus. I thank Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and UAE for this support

Since 14 February, WHO has shipped personal protection equipment to 47+ countries - shipments are ready for 22 additional countries. WHO #COVID19 Situation Report bit.ly/2PJm2Ia #coronavirus

Today I thanked media for their support - as providers of information, they play a vital role in the response to #COVID19. We rely on them to make sure people have accurate information about the threat they face & how to protect themselves & others. x.com/WHO/status/123…

What an absolute honour and privilege to be awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, the first woman to receive a GCB. This is a celebration of the progress we’ve made so far to tackle AMR, at global, national and local levels- and still much more to do!

DFID and FCO experts are working together to tackle Coronavirus, as part of the UK’s International Coronavirus Taskforce. #UKaid will fund a new rapid diagnostic test and vaccine development, as well helping countries prepare for the disease and prevent it spreading in the UK.

"Last month WHO convened a meeting of over 400 scientists to identify #COVID19 research priorities. Hundreds of ideas were discussed & debated & today we are publishing an R&D roadmap which distills those ideas into a core group of priorities in 9 key areas"-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

.World Health Organization (WHO) has just published an important document which consolidates available guidance to countries in fighting #COVID19 incl a useful overview & table with actionable steps. It will be updated on an ongoing basis as we learn more about the #coronavirus 👉bit.ly/2TvK5ML

Today for the first time 100 countries are reporting #COVID19 cases. This comes after the 🌍 reached 100,000 cases yesterday. While very serious, this should not discourage us. There are many things everyone, everywhere can and should do now. #coronavirus bit.ly/3azVPDK

#OnThisDay 40 years ago, #smallpox was made history. It's the only human disease to be eradicated so far. A lesson we must take is: when the 🌍 unites behind science and public health measures we can defeat diseases and protect lives and livelihoods.

"Never give up, never despair - that was the message of VE Day" An address by Her Majesty The Queen on the 75th anniversary of VE Day #VEDay75

These words in the WHO Constitution are more powerful and relevant than ever. Read the WHO constitution: bit.ly/3KkhseT RT and share.💛💜💙#HealthForAll #WHO75

It’s time to go down the memory lane and revisit some public health milestones. #HealthForAll #WHO75 ⬇️

Member States agree to the WHO’s Programme and Budget for 2024-2025, committing to a 20% increase in assessed contributions (membership fees).

Sustainable financing of WHO is critical in times of emerging & increased health threats. These flexible funds enable WHO to be more agile, independent and responsive. And deliver the high-quality normative and technical work that the Member States expect. #WHA76 #HealthForAll

Seven years on from a very dark day, you can support The Jo Cox Foundation's work to build stronger communities, respectful politics and a fairer world in Jo's honour. As Jo said, we have #MoreInCommon jocoxfoundation.org/jos_legacy

Gave it everything. Made us dream. Inspired the nation. Proud 💙

ASH welcomes the PM’s “unprecedented” announcement today, which will help deliver a #SmokefreeFuture for all and help with #MakingSmokingObsolete.

Smoking causes multiple harms including stillbirths, lung disease, heart disease, stroke and dementia. A quarter of cancer deaths are caused by smoking. Most smokers regret starting. This will prevent ill health, disability and death. gov.uk/government/pub…

Great policy announcement, prevention makes sense. So many long-term benefits will flow from this decision, including helping to close persistent gaps in health. Welcome reinforcement of UK leadership on tobacco policy #smokefreegeneration #stoppingthestart