WEBINAR: Find out more about the public health risk of avian influenza A( #H5N1 ) detected recently in dairy cattle
🗓️ Mon., 6.05.2024
🕐 13h00 CEST

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Watch an update on the ongoing negotiations on a proposed WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.

The Co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) will provide a stocktake following this first…

6 months after the influx of refugees from the Karabakh region, WHO, through WHO Armenia & WHO/Europe, has been working w/ national & international health partners to meet the acute and longer-term health needs of 115,000+ #refugees .

🔗Read the story: bit.ly/4dkW9ro

'Even though it is hard & difficult, we are aware that every dose of vaccine given is hope...It will help prevent children from getting sick, reduce the burden of disease & our country will have a healthier next generation. The children will have a better future.' - Dr H'Tuy 🇻🇳

Join us for the 5th edition of Walk the Talk: #HealthForAll Challenge!
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The fun starts at 9AM on Sunday 26 May at 'Place des Nations' in Geneva!

Let's get moving for physical and mental health, and kickstart #WHA77 together.

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“I do not want anyone else to experience the emotional & physical pain I have gone through. It is w/in our capabilities as a society to protect every generation from diseases that can be prevented by vaccines.” - Dr Nimfa Putong, infectious disease expert & a #polio survivor, 🇵🇭

Haram Alkali Moussa, a polio survivor from Chad and now a member of the National Assembly, is a fierce champion for disability rights, pushing for inclusive laws.
Her message? Vaccinate your children and ensure every child receives an education, regardless of disability.
🎥Watch:

A small gesture can make a big difference to someone living with a #MentalHealth condition. Check in every now and again, even if it’s just a simple phone call or message, or a quick visit.

#MentalHealth Matters

Without health, there is nothing.

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The Walk the Talk: #HealthForAll Challenge 🏃🏽‍♀️👨🏾‍🦽 🚶🏻‍♂️

🗓️ Sunday, 26 May 2024, ahead of the 77th World Health Assembly
🗺️ Geneva, Switzerland

Register now 👉 bit.ly/3U2Ok1S

A full scale invasion on Rafah would be a humanitarian catastrophe.

We appeal to Israel not to proceed. We urge all parties to work for a ceasefire and lasting peace.

In a world that can seem more divided than ever, the need for solidarity – including across generations – has never been more urgent.

Let's fight ageism and create #AWorld4AllAges :
who.int/publications/i…

.Mike Ryan and I just met with Philippe Lazzarini to discuss the dire and extremely worrisome health and humanitarian situation in #Gaza . The ongoing man-made starvation and blockade of humanitarian aid and basic services is increasing the risk of epidemics that can be deadly.

Our…

Governments, aid agencies, thousands of people –– from scientists to health workers to volunteers –– got us to where we are today.

Vaccines have kept us all healthy and safe. They’ve made everything in our lives possible.
Show us what you’re made of.

Show us your possible.…

154 million lives saved through #immunization .
That’s 6 lives a minute for 5 decades.
Amazing.

And though you probably don’t remember the exact moment you were immunized, you’re part of this incredible achievement. Now we need your help again. Tell leaders to invest in vaccines…

Routine #immunization is a lifesaver. Ensuring equitable access for all ensures that no one is left vulnerable to preventable diseases.

#WorldImmunizationWeek ➡️ bit.ly/4d0Xl2T

The world has defeated #smallpox . What will we defeat next?

Now is the time to champion the incredible new vaccines that are on the way. Just imagine a future without cervical cancer. No measles or malaria or polio.

That’s why we’re calling on world leaders to prioritise…

Congrats! Tobacco-Free Farms won the UN Global Pulse's Scale Accelerator award 🙌🏾

The joint WHO, World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization, UNCDF project helps farmers in #Kenya 🇰🇪 switch from tobacco farming to food.

Children can be freed from child labour, go to school & live a healthier life.

#NoTobacco

Pharaoh Ramses V comes to life. Watch this fascinating story about the eradication of a deadly disease. #SMALLPOX !

Did you know? Following an ambitious 12-year global vaccination campaign led by the WHO, smallpox was finally eradicated in 1980. 🙌

#WorldImmunizationWeek