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    🧵 STATEMENT: WHO expresses deep concern on the implications of the immediate funding pause for #HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries.

    These programmes provide access to life-saving HIV therapy to more than 30 million people worldwide.

    Read more bit.ly/42yxxIz

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    WHO statement on potential global threat to people living with HIV
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    Jan 28, 2025
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    Access to safe abortion protects the health of women and girls.

    As with all other health services, women and girls should be able to access safe and respectful abortion care, when they need it, without fear of harm, punishment or recrimination.

    #HealthForAll

    Illustration of a woman standing in a lit doorway, casting a long shadow down a dark hallway. Text on the image reads: 'Restricting access to safe abortion drives women and girls to unsafe procedures.'
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    Aug 6, 2025
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    In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners today launched a first-ever vaccine trial for Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus, and at an unprecedented speed for a randomized vaccine trial in an emergency.🧵

    Groundbreaking Ebola vaccination trial launches today in Uganda
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    Feb 3, 2025
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    WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw bit.ly/4hrbeJ7

    WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization. WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease, building stronger health systems, and detecting, preventing and responding to health emergencies, including disease outbreaks, often in dangerous places where others cannot go. The United States was a founding member of WHO in 1948 and has participated in shaping and governing WHO’s work ever since, alongside 193 other Member States, including through its active participation in the World Health Assembly and Executive Board. For over seven decades, WHO and the USA have saved countless lives and protected Americans and all people from health threats. Together, we ended smallpox, and together we have brought polio to the brink of eradication. American institutions have contributed to and benefited from membership in WHO. With the participation of the United States and other Member States, WHO has over the past 7 years implemented the largest set of reforms in its history, to transform our accountability, cost-effectiveness, and impact in countries. This work continues. We hope the United States will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the USA and WHO, for the benefit of the health and well-being of millions of people around the globe.
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    Jan 21, 2025
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    Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.

    Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

    Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Marie Curie, Physicist and chemist.
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    Feb 11, 2025
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    🚨 Experts are being deployed to Panzi, in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of the #Congo, to support health authorities in investigating a yet undiagnosed disease. Laboratory tests are underway to identify the cause.

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    Dec 6, 2024
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    If you don’t get your child vaccinated against measles, it can put them at a high risk of this serious infection, which can lead to severe complications or even death.

    Make sure your child’s measles vaccination is up to date.

    If you don’t get your child vaccinated against measles, it can put them at a high risk of this serious infection, which can lead to severe complications or even death. Make sure your child’s measles vaccination is up to date.
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    Mar 14, 2025
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    #HealthForAll

    For everyone. Everywhere.

    Black text on white background. It reads: With you, for you. WHO remains committed to health for all.
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    Jan 24, 2025
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    The #measles vaccine has saved an estimated 5 lives every second since 2000.

    👉Prevent measles by getting vaccinated with two doses of the measles vaccine.

    Measles is preventable with just two doses of measles vaccine.
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    Mar 18, 2025
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    We heard you and we are verified on Bluesky!

    Follow the World Health Organization here for public health updates.🎉

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    Nov 20, 2024
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    We see you.

    WHO is grateful for the love 💙 and messages of support we received.

    We stand by you. #HealthForAll

    Compilation of some of the positive comments WHO has received on social media recently on various platforms. The comments are written in a white colour on a colourful background. They read: -Your work is essential, especially during global crises, and I deeply admire the positive impact the WHO has made worldwide. -Respecting the WHO's vital work was one of my earliest lessons in medicine. -Science is real. Being part of the WHO is necessary. -For the sake of our world's health, I hope all countries will support WHO and their vital work. -As a paramedic provider thank you for all your hard work making my job easier. -Thank you for all the hard work❣️ -I’m in the healthcare field and will still be keeping up with modern medicine and WHO guidelines. - Thank you WHO. We need you more than ever! - Thank you for all you've done and continue to do. The final message says: Thank you for your support and messages. Science, Solutions & Solidarity ▶
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    Jan 28, 2025
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    Did you know that if a child with #measles walks into a classroom, every unvaccinated child will most certainly get it? Why are measles cases increasing worldwide? And is the measles vaccine safe and effective? Dr Natasha Crowcroft explains on Science in 5. Watch full EP: bit.ly/40RQqoC

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    Jan 31, 2025
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    WHO statement on autism-related issues

    The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy

    Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI

    WHO statement on autism-related issues Follow @WHO for the latest updates
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    Sep 24, 2025
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    Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza
    FAO, UNICEF, WFP & WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire & unhindered humanitarian access to curb deaths from hunger & malnutrition.

    Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza.
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    Aug 22, 2025
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    There's been a lot of discussion lately around mRNA vaccines.

    Learn about them from mRNA researcher & Nobel Prize winner Prof. Katalin Karikó.

    Science, solutions & solidarity.

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    Aug 7, 2025
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    It’s #CervicalCancer awareness month!

    The #HPV vaccine is highly effective.

    It can prevent 9 in 10 cases of the most high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) – the #1 cause of cervical cancer.

    The HPV vaccine is safe, effective, and protects against cervical cancer.
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    Jan 25, 2025
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    Measles cases continue to surge globally, putting millions of children at risk.

    More than 10 million people globally were infected with measles in 2023, a 20% increase from the previous year.

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    Measles is preventable with two doses of measles vaccine; yet more than 22 million children missed their first dose of measles vaccine in 2023. Globally, an estimated 83% of children received their first dose of measles vaccine last year, while only 74% received the recommended second dose. More than 10 million people globally were infected with measles in 2023
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    Feb 17, 2025
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    Vaccines are rigorously tested, they are effective, and they save lives. More than 150 million lives have been saved in the past 50 years thanks to vaccines!

    But you may be worried about what's in them?
    So, let’s break it down ⬇

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    Jun 10, 2025
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    If you don’t get your child vaccinated against #measles, it can put them at a high risk of this serious infection, which can lead to severe complications or even death.

    Make sure your child’s measles vaccination is up to date.

    If you don’t get your child vaccinated against measles, it can put them at a high risk of this serious infection, which can lead to severe complications or even death. Make sure your child’s measles vaccination is up to date.
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    Jun 11, 2025
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    Uganda has declared the end of Ebola disease outbreak, less than three months after the virus was confirmed.

    Robust, coordinated response by the government, supported by WHO and partners, was critical in stopping the outbreak.

    Health workers responding to Ebola Outbreak in Uganda.
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    Apr 26, 2025
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    Hello @bsky.app family!

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    Nov 18, 2024
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    Here is your self-care checklist for today and everyday! 💛🧡💚💙💜

    Sunday self-care checklist. Do activities you love. Look after your mind and body. Avoid bad habits. Limit your screen time. Eat healthy food.
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    Jan 26, 2025
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    A decline in funding for the HIV response could result in millions of preventable new infections and deaths, with up to 120,000 of these deaths affecting children.

    International cooperation is essential to sustain the advances we’ve made in HIV prevention, testing, and treatment.

    bit.ly/43uTfxA

    10 million potential new HIV infections by 2030; 3 million potential more deaths, including 120,000 children, due to HIV-related causes by 2030. This could be the impact of HIV funding cuts.
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    Mar 27, 2025
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    #Tuberculosis is curable!
    Tuberculosis is treated with antibiotics. To be effective, these medications need to be taken daily for 4–6 months.

    ⚠️ Stopping treatment early can lead to drug-resistant tuberculosis.

    Learn more bit.ly/3Vo428E #EndTB

    Tuberculosis treatment. Three things you need to know: #1 TB is treated with antibiotics #2 Medications must be taken daily for 4-6 months to be effective #3 Stopping treatment early can lead to drug-resistant tuberculosis
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    Feb 2, 2025
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    #Tuberculosis - or TB - is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that mainly affects the lungs.

    Common symptoms incl.:
    ❗️ Cough
    ❗️ Chest pains
    ❗️ Weight loss
    ❗️ Fever
    ❗️ Night sweats

    Learn more about TB bit.ly/3Vo428E

    #EndTB

    What is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a type of bacteria. It spreads through the air when infected people cough sneeze or spit Tuberculosis mainly affects the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body. Symptoms include cough, fever and weight loss. Tuberculosis is curable! Contact your healthcare provide if you show symptoms, are a close contact of a TB patient and belong to a hgh-risk group (immunocompromised, undernourished, children)
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    Feb 1, 2025