Today our team visited a mobile outreach team operating into Shyroke Zaporizhzhia oblast - one of regions most affected by the war. World Health Organization (WHO) with partners supports this community with access to primary health services.

School meals are vital for children's health, especially in times of war. A new WHO policy brief emphasizes the need for universal free school meals policy, ensuring all students within a school, region or country receive a school meal at no cost.

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Civilians, homes, hospitals, educational facilities and other civilian infrastructure are protected by international humanitarian law. They are #NotATarget .

Humanitarian Coordinator Denise Brown condemns today’s deadly morning attack in 📍Chernihiv, northern  #Ukraine  ⬇

A secondary care hospital came was affected during today’s attacks on Chernihiv. 3 health workers were injured. WHO calls for all efforts to be made to protect health care. World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO)_Europe

Industrially produced trans fat poses serious health risks. W/Swiss Embassy Kyiv support, WHO conducted FEEDCities project & analysed 120 food samples. Study showed that over 30% of food items exceeded max trans fats limit. Strong compliance measures are needed to address this risk factor

Delighted to meet Ministry of Health of Ukraine Deputy Minister Dubrov and Deputy Minister Kuzin for welcoming sessions to kick off Gundo Weiler’s and colleagues’ multi-day visit in Ukraine 🇺🇦. Good discussions on priorities for 2024 and mutual plans to address health needs due to ongoing war.

Today, delighted to speak with the participants of mhGAP training for educators from 🇺🇦medical universities, allowing to integrate mhGAP programme into their graduate curricula & ensure the sustainability of training for health care workers in the management of mental disorders

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Today I spoke in Kyiv to Suspilne TV about attacks on health in Ukraine as we have reached over 1700 attacks on health verified in Ukraine by WHO since 2022 and our continuous support in recovery, health reform and response as war is continuing.

Over 170 IT developers, health experts and mentors joined us this weekend for the Health Hackathon. Welcome our winners by tracks:
🔷cardiovascular disease & diabetes - Svoi.Ridni
🔷mental health - Say Soft
🔷oncology - eXtra Vision

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For the World Health Day today, join us LIVE for our Health Hackathon & discover solutions, which 27 teams offer to tackle cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, oncology, and mental health issues in Ukraine👉bit.ly/43LRbPT

📍1/4 of attacks on health care in January-March globally occurred in #Ukraine .

In the east and south of the country, nearly half of health centres are rendered non-functional.

On #WorldHealthDay and always, medical facilities, personnel, supplies and transport are #NotATarget .

More than 27 teams continue to work on IT solutions for key health challenges in #Ukraine together with 7 global hubs at the Health Hackathon, organized with the support from Canada in Ukraine

People in the #Donetsk Region, whose lives have been shattered by years of war, have very limited access to health care, and many rely on humanitarian support.

❗️Humanitarian facilities, including those providing health care, are protected under international humanitarian law.