Media briefing on #COVID19 with Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

❗️It is unacceptable that about half of all abortions worldwide are unsafe. To change this, World Health Organization (WHO) and HRP have launched new guidelines to protect the health and human rights of girls and women #SRHR bit.ly/3pJF6Im

Deeply saddened to share that a 15-month-old boy has been paralyzed in North Waziristan, Southern KP, as #Pakistan confirms a wild #poliovirus case after nearly 15 months.

Feeling sick and uneasy after being exposed to sun ☀️? Sponge 🧽 with water #BeatTheHeat.

The Accredited Social Health Activist Workers (ASHA) are more than 1 million female volunteers in #India, honored for their crucial role in linking the community with the health system and ensuring that those living in rural poverty can access primary health care services #WHA75

Regional Director Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh congratulates ASHAs for winning ⁦World Health Organization (WHO)⁩ Director-General’s Award for Global Health for 2022, calls the all women workforce true champions of health. ⁦⁦Ministry of Health⁩ ⁦PIB India⁩ ⁦ANI⁩

On the eve of #RC75 World Health Organization South-East Asia technical leads interacted with media on key issues- health emergencies, NCDs, mental health & elimination of cervical cancer. ⁦WHO Indonesia⁩ ⁦WHO Maldives⁩ ⁦WHO Nepal⁩ ⁦WHO Thailand⁩ ⁦WHO Timor-Leste⁩ ⁦WHO Sri Lanka⁩

World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a Family planning and comprehensive abortion care toolkit for for teachers, students and policy makers. The goal is to deliver #FP & #abortion care to all respectfully, effectively & based on best evidence. 💫 Access the toolkit here: who.int/publications/i…

Happy to share that my article 'Policy change to improve access to safe abortion care in federal Nepal' has been published in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/PENEYQZT…

1/ Every 10 December, we celebrate #HumanRightsDay. This year, we're highlighting a 🔑 part of a rights-based approach: Voice & meaningful engagement – "nothing about us, without us". We've published a set of new resources on this topic to mark the day. Learn more in this 🧵⬇️

In an increasingly turbulent world, Universal Health Coverage is needed more than ever to protect people's health and well-being. As we mark #UHCDay, let's advocate for #HealthForAll to build a healthier, more resilient world. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/48etXTq

Experts and officials from ministries of health, social welfare and empowerment from countries in WHO South-East Asia Region discussed measures to improve health and care services for the older persons and a Regional Strategy on Healthy Ageing during a three-day meeting that

Regional Director Saima Wazed emphasizes on the need to accelerate efforts for healthy ageing. Older individuals can play active roles in the workforce, contribute to the economy, and pass on invaluable wisdom and experience to younger generations.

Saima Wazed Though significant efforts and progress have been reported to combat age-based discrimination, increased commitment and investment is needed.

The AFE ECHO Mentorship Program is a ground-breaking initiative that creates the opportunity for emerging age-friendly leaders to gain the knowledge necessary to drive the age-friendly model within their own cities and communities! Register here: ow.ly/qaZ050SOqbN

2 in 3 older people may require long-term care and support for activities of daily living. The #UNDecadeOfHealthyAgeing (2021–2030) calls for person-centered, integrated care responsive to older people’s needs, and ensuring access to long-term care for those who need it.

The demographic shift is changing societies and their expectations. Multisectoral engagement, innovative technologies, and community initiatives with older people at the center could be potential drivers for meeting these expectations. bangkokpost.com/thailand/pr/29…

.World Health Organization South-East Asia has published a 🆕 regional strategy to support countries achieve healthy ageing. Ageing is inevitable and the proportion of the older population is increasing rapidly in the WHO South-East Asia Region. Health and social systems need to be ready to make the most of

Glad to share the publication on a multicountry, three-stage policy dialogue initiative. In #Nepal, I led policy dialogue that led to decentralization of the certification of #Abortion facilities and service providers and expanding #SRHR services . gh.bmj.com/cgi/content/fu…

Ever wondered what it takes to ensure a healthy life for older people? This #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, we call on the global 🌏 community to help ensure older people: 💙 meet everyday basic needs 💙 can go where they want or need to go 💙 build & maintain relationships 💙