On #WorldHypertensionDay , Saima Wazed, Regional Director, emphasizes raising awareness of the silent killer, #hypertension , and urges global 🌏 action to combat high blood pressure. #beatNCDs

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Today is #WorldHypertensionDay

WHO Rep. Dr. Arvind Mathur met with KOICA Timor-Leste's Country Director Ms. Younhwa Kang to discuss ongoing health collaborations and explore future opportunities. WHO is proud to collaborate with KOICA and together we aim to improve health in Timor-Leste. #partnership

Today, with WHO support, a virtual refresher training on Cervical Cancer Screening was conducted. Following initial training in Oct 2023, sessions on Apr 2nd and May 16th covered cervical anatomy, cancer pathogenesis, screening, and techniques like VIA, VILI, colposcopy, and LEEP

What is #hypertension ?

#Rabies is a disease that kills people & dogs. If a dog has rabies & it bites you it can give you the disease. If you get bitten, wash your wound immediately & thoroughly and get medical help - it could save your life.

Here are 5 tips to prevent dog bites:

Reflecting on the #WalkTheTalk event in Maliana. Together, we affirmed 'Yes, we can #EndTB '! Let's keep the momentum going to eliminate TB in Timor-Leste.

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Yesterday is #MothersDay
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers in Timor Leste. Your love and strength are pillars of health for your families and communities.

Today is #InternationalNursesDay

Together with World Health Organization (WHO) and Ministério da Saúde, we're taking bold steps to end TB. Check out the inspiring #WalkTheTalk event igniting awareness on TB prevention! #EndTB 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️💪

Tips on how to reduce #stress

WHO Timor-Leste, in with the Ministério da Saúde, had informal country consultation on the regional roadmap for results & resilience to gather valuable feedback, which will contribute to finalizing the SEARO shared strategic framework docs to support RD Saima Wazed for a healthier region.

Today, Dr. Arvind Mathur, WHO rep, met with Vice Minister Dr. Flávio Brandão to discuss progress on establishing an oxygen plant at HNGV, including capacity building and challenges. They also explored developing an Oxygen Ecosystem for Timor-Leste's production and distribution.

Difference between Childhood & Adult Cancer

#childhoodcancer

Regular physical activity helps to prevent and treat noncommunicable diseases such as:
-Heart disease
-Stroke
-Diabetes
-Breast and colon cancer.
It can also improve mental health, quality of life and well-being.
Let's be active, let's beat NCDs!

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Pregnancy and malaria: here’s what you should know

Lack of hand hygiene can cause: