Our pick 👇 #InvisibleWomen #WorldBookDay "Invisible Women shows us how, in a world largely built for and by men, we are systematically ignoring half the population. It exposes the gender data gap."

At the Regional workshop on School Nutrition it's been all about learning and sharing between countries, as we together identify areas to build evidence on, actions to prioritize and strategies to facilitate multisectoral coordination WHO Timor-Leste

WHO supported UNTL in updating the Nutrition and Dietetics Bachelor's Degree curriculum. Recently, the revised curriculum was launched with MoH, MoHESC, and AIFAESA stakeholders. The focus is to enhance pre-service learning in Nutrition and Food Systems. #nutrition

Today, Dr. Arvind Mathur, WHO Rep, met with H.E. Mr. Francisco Kalbuadi Lay, Vice PM and Minister for Economic Affairs, Tourism, and the Environment. They discussed WHO's support for food safety in 🇹🇱, emphasizing the need for a Natl Food Law and outlining next steps. #foodsafety

Let's practice safe food preparation to avoid cross-contamination and prevent foodborne illnesses. #WorldFoodSafetyDay

Today is #WorldFoodSafetyDay Food safety is everyone’s business.

The Food Safety unit, under the Department of Vigilance Sanitary and Environmental Health in collaboration with WHO, is hosting a National Workshop on Food Safety Pre-inspection from July 29-31. #FoodSafety #TimorLeste #WHOTimorLeste

Blending health awareness & culture! WHO, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, is proud to have participated in the Rabilau Festival in Maubisse, Ainaro, hosted by the Presidency of the Republic in collaboration with the IX Constitutional Government. #HealthForAll

🌍 On this #WorldFoodDay, we must unite to uphold the right to food for all in #TimorLeste and beyond. Together, we can ensure no one is left behind! 🍽️ - #UNTimorLeste RC a.i. Dr ARVIND MATHUR #RightToFood #LeaveNoOneBehind #FoodSecurity

Today, Dr. Arvind Mathur, WHO Rep, welcomed Dr. Odete da Silva Viegas, the newly appointed Inspector General of #AIFAESA, and her team. He congratulated them on their impressive work during the #Pope's visit, ensuring the safety of over 600,000 people from foodborne illnesses.

The WHO #nutrition team presented a #foodsafety strategy to Dr. Odete and her team, laying the groundwork for future collaboration between the organizations. Together, we can continue to enhance food safety standards!

Timor-Leste launched the School-Based Primary Health Care Pkg this Nov, a program making schools a vital link to healthcare. It aims to detect growth delays, vision/hearing,skin/oral health problems early, connecting kids to health centres who.int/timorleste/new… #Recap2024

Lookback 2024: A year of achievements, partnerships, and progress for a healthier Timor-Leste! #Partnership #recap2024 #healthcare #TimorLeste #NewYearSeries

Other critical points focused on: ✅ Advancing food law reforms ✅ Digitalizing systems for improved efficiency This collaboration highlights our shared commitment to strengthening food safety systems and public health. #HealthForAll #WHO #AIFAESA #FoodSafety

Today, Dr. Dr ARVIND MATHUR , WHO Timor-Leste Rep, met with the IG of #AIFAESA Dr. Odete da Silva Viegas and her team. Key priorities discussed included: ✅Building a state-of-the-art laboratory ✅Decentralizing inspection services ✅Strengthening inspection capacity

WHO Timor-Leste, in collaboration with #INSPTL, presented findings from a study on imported foods high in #sugar, #salt, and unhealthy #fats—based on data from #Dili, #Bobonaro, and #Lautem.

Today, we launch Timor-Leste's National Nutrition Campaign under the theme: “Eating Nutritious Food for a Healthy Life.” This campaign is more than a slogan, it's a national commitment to building a healthier, stronger, and more resilient Timor-Leste. 🇹🇱🥦

Timor-Leste joined other South-East Asian countries in the annual #SAPHIRE simulation exercise, focused on a regional food safety incident. The goal? Test how well countries communicate, coordinate, and respond to health emergencies.

Timor-Leste at the 80th #UNGA in #NewYork Under the theme 'Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights,' the delegation is highlighting national efforts — from tackling #NCDs and #mentalhealth to advancing eye care and youth empowerment.

Ultra-processed foods – what’s the impact? In a new Lancet Series, experts warn a global rise in #UPFs presents a growing public health threat. Read the evidence & policy recommendations ⬇️ hubs.li/Q03TLKK30