Did you know that breastfeeding has important positive long-term impacts on the health of infants and mothers?

Breastfeeding 🤱🏿 reduces risk of diseases such as cancer in mothers. #ProtectBreastfeeding

“Female genital mutilation [FGM] is a human rights violation.”

Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ has expressed her alarm at efforts to repeal the ban on FGM in the #Gambia , and similar efforts in other countries.

See why this would be devastating for women and girls: unf.pa/rfg

#EndFGM

Liver cancer is a silent killer, often caused by hepatitis B or C, leading to 46,800 deaths in the African region.

Symptoms may include👇🏿
✅Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) 👁️
✅Abdominal pain and swelling 🤰
✅Unexplained weight loss ⚖️
✅Fatigue 😴

#Measles is on the rise globally.

Know the disease! #Measles is not just a rash. Some of the children who get measles will die.

To protect your child, make sure their vaccines are up to date.

Learn more👉bit.ly/3X3NaTx

#Measles cases are on the rise. ↗️

It’s one of the most contagious diseases. If one person has it, nearly everyone around them will catch it if not vaccinated.

To protect your child, make sure their vaccines are up to date.

More information👉 bit.ly/3X3NaTx

It's #WorldChagasDiseaseDay

The theme for 2024 is 'Tackling Chagas Disease: Detect Early and Care for Life', to increase public awareness of Chagas disease and secure greater funding and support for early diagnosis and comprehensive follow-up care initiatives.

It's #WorldChagasDiseaseDay 🪲

In 2024 we are shining a spotlight on Chagas disease, the suffering it causes and are calling for equitable access to health care and services for everyone affected by the disease.

#HandWashing 🧼 is important for preventing the spread of many diseases.

Protect yourself by regularly washing your hands with soap and water 💦

Did you know⁉️

40% of cancer deaths are preventable with simple interventions.

See below for a quick guide on ways to reduce your risk for various types of #cancer 👇🏿

#CancerAwareness

It's World Parkinson's Day🌷

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a brain condition that results in high rates of reduced bodily functioning & disability.

Read World Health Organization (WHO)'s technical brief for public health professionals to improve health services for people with PD👉bit.ly/3xLotjN

Wishing everyone a joyous Eid al-Fitr filled with love, peace, and happiness!

May this special occasion bring communities together in solidarity and compassion ♥️

Eid Mubarak from all of us at WHO Gambia!

#EidAlFitr2024 #Eidmubarak2024 🌙🤲

Welcome to The Gambia, Dr. Jane Maina Wacgechi, the new WHO Gambia Representative a.i.

Today, she ,met with the UN Resident Coordinator a.i. Mandisa Mashologu as she begins her tenure. We look forward to our continued partnership in supporting the health & development of The Gambia.

Dive into the journey of enhancing WHO African Region 's #COVID19 vaccine info system.

This study with CDC unveils the meticulous process and measurable improvements in data quality post-system enhancements.

Read more: rb.gy/j9o6ht

#EndingDiseaseInAfrica

Asthma is a common lung 🫁 condition that causes intermittent breathing difficulties.

Common symptoms include:
✅Breathlessness
✅ Coughing
✅ Wheezing
✅ Chest tightness

Asthma attacks can be fatal but are largely preventable and manageable.

Health is an intrinsic pillar of our human rights!

Respecting our right to health means respecting our rights to access safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working conditions, and freedom from violence and discrimination.

#WorldHealthDay2024

Today is World Health Day!

Protect your right to health as a basic human right. Everyone should have access to the health services they need when and where they need them, without facing financial hardship.

#WorldHealthDay2024

Know your health rights!

You have the right to:
☑️safe and quality care, without any discrimination.
☑️privacy and confidentiality of your health information.
☑️information about your treatment and to informed consent.
☑️bodily autonomy and integrity.

#WorldHealthDay2024

Today is World Health Day!

At least 140 countries recognize health as a human right in their constitution.

Yet countries are not passing and putting into practice laws to ensure their populations are entitled to access health services.

#WorldHealthDay2024