Dive into this week's essential health updates. 🌊 Anyone Can Drown; No One Should: Every year, nearly a quarter of a million people lose their lives to drowning. 🍞 Global Hunger: Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023. ✈️ Medical Evacuations from Gaza: Sixteen people with complicated medical conditions arrive in Spain. ☀ Sun and Skin Cancer: Everything you need to know. Stay informed. Stay inspired. Stay engaged.
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Today is World Hepatitis Day. With a person dying every 30 seconds from a hepatitis-related illness, we must accelerate action on better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to save lives and improve health outcomes. Here is how you can take action to protect yourself and your loved ones: 🔹 Get tested 🔹 Never share sharp instruments 🔹 Get treated 🔹 Vaccinate babies within 24 hours of birth Find out more: https://bit.ly/3YijTXN
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The story of #genomics can shape every stage of our lives, from birth through to adulthood. It can help us catch potential health issues early and tailor the way we treat them.
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People in Sudan have faced severe difficulties for years, from armed conflict to harsh environmental conditions like drought. These crises have led to death, disease, an overburdened health system and displacement for millions. With the support of donors including the Italian Development Cooperation, the Government of Japan, KSrelief and USAID, WHO is working tirelessly to protect and support the health and well-being of these extremely vulnerable populations. WHO has provided lifesaving treatment for malnourished children and distributed medical equipment and supplies. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3WwGLlb
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Today is World #DrowningPrevention Day. Anyone can drown, no one should. Equip yourself & others with safety tips: 🏊♂️ Learn to swim 👀 Supervise children 🚫 No alcohol near water 🌧️ Be aware of surroundings 🦺 Use safety equipment Be the lifeguard & keep an eye out for others in the water. ⚠️ Remember! Drowning is often silent and goes unnoticed. Watch for the signs when someone is struggling to stay afloat, it’s never too soon to respond. Learn more 👉bit.ly/4fjeRAi
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Watch the Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz talk about the need to invest in health and the need to #InvestInWHO.
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Today is #WorldBrainDay Neurological disorders affect the brain & nervous system. Conditions - like epilepsy and Parkinson disease - can be managed with medicines. But access is limited, especially in low- and middle-income countries. WHO's 🆕 report calls for urgent action to: 🔹Tackle stigma 🔹Increase medicine supply 🔹Reduce high costs 🔹Train healthcare workers https://bit.ly/4fbDX4i
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Uncover this week’s must-read health insights. 👧🏽 Global Childhood Immunization Stalls: New WHO & UNICEF data shows the need for continued immunization efforts. 🚨 Saving Lives in Sudan & South Sudan: Donors are vital in fulfilling WHO's mission to support health in conflict-affected regions. 🧒: Read about the medical evacuations of children from Ukraine to Germany. 📧 Come work with us at WHO. Stay informed. Stay inspired. Stay engaged.
Childhood immunization stalls, Medical Evacuations from Ukraine, Saving lives in Sudan & South Sudan, & WHO Opportunities
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Share your experience with mental health at work. 🔹 Have you ever felt like Larry? 🔹 How has your work affected your #MentalHealth?