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Basic Emergency Care (BEC) is essential for handling life-threatening conditions in resource-limited settings.
WHO's 25x25 initiative aims to improve access to BEC training for nurses and midwives in 25 countries by 2025: bit.ly/4dBbvbm
#InternationalNursesDay
This #InternationalNursesDay , let's celebrate nurses worldwide.
Watch this inspiring story from Tajikistan, where nurses are providing essential primary health care services.
Learn more: bit.ly/4bwgyYF
#HealthForAll
In many countries, nurses make up half of all the health care professionals and have a vital role in how health actions are organised and applied.
#InternationalNursesDay
🚀 Investing in nurses means healthier people, stronger global health, economic growth, and gender equality.
Let's make it happen: bit.ly/4bcdAZs
#HealthForAll #InternationalNursesDay
🌍 Did you know there are 29 million nurses worldwide?
WHO estimates that the world needs 4.5 million more nurses by 2030 to keep up!
#InternationalNursesDay
🎥 Short videos, big reach!
Got a few minutes? Then explore the Very Short #Film4Health selection of powerful stories. Scroll, engage, and be inspired.
🎬 Also, watch, comment, and share! bit.ly/4cLpiLX #HealthForAll
Two days ago, amid intensified bombardment in Rafah, a World Health Organization (WHO) staff member's home was destroyed due to an airstrike in its vicinity; he was injured, along with his spouse and one child. His 7 year old niece was killed.
We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and loss. Other…
🌱 Act for a healthier world!
Discover how nutrition, pollution, and lifestyle choices impact our well-being in the 'Better Health and Physical Activity' category at our #Film4Health festival.
🎬 Watch, comment, and share! bit.ly/3TOvsCq #HealthForAll
14 months into the #Sudan crisis, refugees & returnees continue to flee to #SouthSudan .
Crisis-affected communities grapple with challenging conditions & health issues, like malnutrition & infectious diseases.
USAID, World Health Organization (WHO) & partners are providing life-saving health services.
#KenyaFloods
Take caution:
➡️🦟Outbreak of mosquito-related diseases - Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya & Rift Valley Fever
➡️💧Use water from safe sources – floods may have compromised regular water
➡️🏥Seek treatment immediately for any health issue from the nearest health facility
Bhakti's battle with drug-resistant #tuberculosis in 2017 was grueling, she had to endure daily painful injections & harsh side effects.
Despite setbacks, she emerged as a champion for TB patients.
Learn more about #AMRsurvivors & #AntimicrobialResistance ➡️…
🚨 Don't miss our #Film4Health selection about resilience during crises!
Discover films that talk about emergencies, migrants and refugees’ health.
🎬 Watch, comment, and share! bit.ly/3U7O817 #HealthForAll
🎙️Announcing the launch of the new #podcast series focusing on #pandemic #preparedness .
🔎In the 1st episode we ask Maria Van Kerkhove & world-renowned experts: what is #DiseaseX and why is pandemic preparedness so important?
🎧Listen to👉🔗 bit.ly/3UvMBB2 and stay tuned!