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Catherine Smallwood

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WHO in occupied Palestinian territory (@whoopt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The conflict in #Gaza has severely impacted the health system, leaving North Gaza with almost no functional health facilities. Since October 2023, World Health Organization (WHO) has documented 75 attacks on Kamal Adwan Hospital, 63 on Al-Awda Hospital, and 28 on Indonesian Hospital, resulting in severe

UNRWA (@unrwa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The State of Israel ordered UNRWA to vacate all premises in occupied East Jerusalem and cease its operations in them by 30 January 2025. This order is in contradiction to international law obligations of UN member states including the State of Israel, which is bound by the

The State of Israel ordered UNRWA to vacate all premises in occupied East Jerusalem and cease its operations in them by 30 January 2025.

This order is in contradiction to international law obligations of UN member states including the State of Israel, which is bound by the
WHO in occupied Palestinian territory (@whoopt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Over 376,000 people have made their way to northern #Gaza since 27 Jan. Among those on the move are pregnant women, the elderly, persons with disabilities, the chronically ill, those in need of urgent medical care, and unaccompanied children. To support this massive movement,

EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 (@eu_echo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In the Jenin refugee camp, life is marked by destruction and uncertainty. Home to 25,000 Palestinian refugees, the camp faces repeated raids. With EU funding, UNRWA provides vital support: healthcare, schools and cash assistance for those who lost their homes.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The first group of patients in today’s medical evacuations have just crossed out of #Gaza via Rafah to #Egypt where they will continue receiving care.

WHO African Region (@whoafro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sudan Ebola virus disease is typically characterized by 𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫. Other symptoms may include: 🔷 Fatigue 🔷 Abdominal pain 🔷 Sore throat 🔷 Myalgia (muscle pain) 🔷 Nausea & vomiting 🔷 Diarrhoea 🔷 Rash Severe illness may include: 🔺 Hemorrhagic

Sudan Ebola virus disease is typically characterized by 𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫. Other symptoms may include:
🔷 Fatigue
🔷 Abdominal pain
🔷 Sore throat
🔷 Myalgia (muscle pain)
🔷 Nausea & vomiting
🔷 Diarrhoea
🔷 Rash 

Severe illness may include:
🔺 Hemorrhagic
United Nations Geneva (@ungeneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Between 12,000 and 14,000 critical patients need to be medically evacuated from #Gaza. World Health Organization (WHO) and partners have now evacuated 37 patients and 39 companions out of Gaza via Rafah to continue receiving care in Egypt. Such evacuations have to be expedited through all possible routes.

WHO in occupied Palestinian territory (@whoopt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Since 1 February, World Health Organization (WHO) has supported the medical evacuation of 178 patients—115 of them children—from #Gaza via the Rafah crossing to receive specialized care in #Egypt. A total of 233 companions traveled with the patients. Approximately 12,000–14,000 people still require

Since 1 February, <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> has supported the medical evacuation of 178 patients—115 of them children—from #Gaza via the Rafah crossing to receive specialized care in #Egypt. A total of 233 companions traveled with the patients.

Approximately 12,000–14,000 people still require
WHO African Region (@whoafro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

South Sudan has declared an outbreak of #mpox after the virus was confirmed on 6 February 2025. The Ministry of Health, World Health Organization (WHO) and partners are enhancing control measures, including treatment, contact tracing, testing and infection prevention to curb the spread of the disease.

South Sudan has declared an outbreak of #mpox after the virus was confirmed on 6 February 2025.

The Ministry of Health, <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> and partners are enhancing control measures, including treatment, contact tracing, testing and infection prevention to curb the spread of the disease.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A mass #polio vaccination campaign is planned to start in #Gaza this Saturday, 22 February, aiming to cover more than 591,000 children under 10 years old. This campaign follows the recent detection of poliovirus in wastewater samples, signaling circulation in the environment,

António Guterres (@antonioguterres) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Humanitarian aid is not negotiable. In Gaza, it must flow without impediment. The response needs to be adequately funded & civilians — including humanitarians — must be protected. We have proven that, with access, the United Nations-coordinated response can deliver the aid that people

Rim Turkmani (@rim_turkmani) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is one of the darkest days of my life as I witness ongoing #massacres in #Syria for the third consecutive day. The violence began when ex-regime loyalists ambushed security forces, resulting in heavy casualties. The situation quickly escalated, leading to widespread killings

This is one of the darkest days of my life as I witness ongoing #massacres in #Syria for the third consecutive day. The violence began when ex-regime loyalists ambushed security forces, resulting in heavy casualties. The situation quickly escalated, leading to widespread killings
Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention (@lemkininstitute) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Lemkin Institute is issuing an urgent Red Flag Alert for Syria due to critical risk of genocide against Syrians from the Alawite sect, particularly in Syria’s Coastal region. The Lemkin Institute firmly condemns the massacres launched by the new governmental forces and other

The Lemkin Institute is issuing an urgent Red Flag Alert for Syria due to critical risk of genocide against Syrians from the Alawite sect, particularly in Syria’s Coastal region.

The Lemkin Institute firmly condemns the massacres launched by the new governmental forces and other
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Yesterday’s strike on Nasser Medical Complex severely damaged the surgical ward, killed two people, and injured eight. Nasser is south #Gaza’s largest referral hospital. 35 in-patient beds were destroyed, further straining the health system which is already overwhelmed by

WHO in occupied Palestinian territory (@whoopt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.World Health Organization (WHO) reached northern #Gaza despite extremely challenging conditions and rapidly shrinking humanitarian access. An international orthopedic emergency medical team was deployed to Al-Ahli Hospital, with support from WHO, to address the surge in trauma cases. The hospital is

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Al-Ahli hospital in #Gaza is out of service following this morning’s evacuation order and attack - World Health Organization (WHO) has received an update from the hospital’s director. A child died due to disruption of care. The emergency room, laboratory, emergency room X-ray machines and the pharmacy