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@WHO: If you survived a drug-resistant infection or were a direct caregiver of a person affected by a drug resistant infection, then you are invited to apply for the inaugural WHO Task Force of #AntimicrobialResistance Survivors. 2⃣ weeks to go: https://t.co/4jTBtlAfTK https://t.co/Hq3aFuzgBh

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@WHO: @DrTedros "First to #Pakistan, where weeks of heavy monsoon rains have caused extensive flooding and landslides, resulting in death, displacement and damage. More than 1000 deaths have been reported, and almost 900 health facilities have been damaged"-@DrTedros https://t.co/a0d6nyI6w5

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@WHO: LIVE: Media briefing on health situation in #Pakistan, #COVID19, #monkeypox with @DrTedros https://t.co/fNO4e1SZIA

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@WHO: WHO is responding as districts in #Pakistan🇵🇰 continue to be affected by unprecedented levels of flooding. The impact of the heavy monsoon ⛈️ rains is drastic, affecting 3⃣3⃣ million people in 116 districts across the country. 📌 https://t.co/iUkHk3m2Ig https://t.co/yQ9uwJIoGR

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@WHO: #Opioid overdose risk factors incl.: ♦️ using opioids without medical supervision ♦️ high dosages ♦️ resuming opioid use after an extended period of abstinence ♦️ use by injection ♦️ concurrent medical conditions ♦️ combining with other substances/medicines https://t.co/gscayVpvtC

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@WHO: Opioids include compounds extracted from the poppy seed as well as semisynthetic & synthetic compounds that can interact with #opioid receptors in the 🧠. 👉https://t.co/EZnxOy8oSF https://t.co/AepEUXHlRn

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@WHO: It's International #OverdoseAwarenessDay. Opioids are commonly used for the treatment of pain. Their non-medical use, prolonged use, misuse and use without medical supervision can lead to #opioid dependence and other health problems. 👉https://t.co/EZnxOy8oSF https://t.co/LltM0mt7pR

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@WHO: The tragic milestone of over 1 million deaths from #COVID19 this year is heart-breaking. These are people. These are parents. These are kids. These are sisters. These are friends. Let's not become numb to these numbers - Dr @mvankerkhove Let's protect each other. 💞 https://t.co/osPy9NyWyA

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@WHO: RT @WHOPakistan: WHO is coordinating with the Government of Pakistan to strengthen national flood health response efforts to prevent and control disease outbreaks as part of health emergency response through the provision of effective health relief and recovery to flood-affected populations. https://t.co/8PULDMg1N0

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@WHO: #AskWHO Live Q&A with Dr @mvankerkhove & Dr @diazjv: 🕔 Today at 5PM CEST 📺 WHO Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube Tune in & ask your questions about post #COVID19 condition (#LongCOVID)! https://t.co/87dGVhrkNU

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@WHO: New WHO-@UNICEF report reveals 50% of healthcare facilities around the world 🌏🌍🌎 lack basic hygiene services with water & soap or alcohol-based hand rub. Read more 👉https://t.co/93upvEkbkd https://t.co/AZVuAMLpHv

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@WHO: RT @WHOEMRO: Whether you work outdoors or enjoy your time out with family and friends, avoid exposure to the #sun between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm to the extent possible. The sun’s #UV rays are strongest during this time. #HealthForAll_ByAll https://t.co/GjPUzgvSQP

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@WHO: RT @WHOAFRO: Living with or caring for someone with a mental health condition can be difficult, but your support is valuable. Here are a few key things to remember ⬇️ https://t.co/AmdzcV5gVt

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@WHO: If someone you know has #depression, here is how you can help: 💙 Talk to them and offer your support 💙 Encourage them to seek professional help 💙 Help them with everyday activities #LetsTalk https://t.co/UiI2RpLepY

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@WHO: Think someone you know may have #depression? Follow this thread for some tips on how to show them that you care and offer support. 💙 #LetsTalk https://t.co/4lMorMsfOh

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@WHO: Food insecurity, hunger & malnutrition continue to ↗️ globally due to the mix of drivers incl.: 💥 conflicts 🌪️ weather extremes 🌡️ effects of climate change 📉 economic shocks Learn about WHO’s health strategy for food crises in this #OpenWHO course: 📌 https://t.co/8YSGDYjTiJ https://t.co/i8tVGfapdr

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@WHO: RT @WHOWPRO: #BePrepared for floods. If you are in or close to a flooded area, follow these precautions to reduce the risk of vector-borne diseases like #dengue. 👇 https://t.co/Hvn2V7tsTc

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@WHO: RT @WHOWPRO: You can prevent high #BloodPressure. Follow these healthy practices and check your blood pressure regularly to keep #hypertension at bay. https://t.co/IjQp2JK93A

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@WHO: Worried about #monkeypox? @DaneGriffiths from @gmshalliance explains what you can do to keep yourself and others safe and healthy during the current outbreak 🔽 https://t.co/xAQGu8t2dq

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@WHO: RT @UN: Prioritizing mental health is important during times of high stress. @WHO shares tips to improve your mental well-being & help others who may need support: https://t.co/5fnexdHZoj https://t.co/XXJY7d3cqv

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: My thoughts are with the families who lost loved ones due to severe floods in #Pakistan. @WHO teams are assessing the risk of infectious diseases and the accessibility of healthcare. We will continue to support the @GovtofPakistan with medical supplies and expertise. https://t.co/MFn3Gby7jh

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@WHO: WHO’s Dr Philippa Easterbrook gives a situation update on the recent #hepatitis outbreak affecting children including possible causes and steps parents, caregivers and countries should take. #ScienceIn5 ⬇️ https://t.co/63tDP8UqzJ

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@WHO: RT @WHOWPRO: Regular physical activity is good for #MentalHealth and overall wellness. #BeActive ➡ https://t.co/m9Paedi2gw https://t.co/tfjDXCQ2vH

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@WHO: We’re still living with #COVID19, even if cases seem low. Help less people get sick by taking six simple steps: 1️⃣ Get vaccinated 2️⃣ Keep a safe distance 3️⃣ Wear a mask 4️⃣ Cover sneezes/coughs 5️⃣ Open windows 6️⃣ Clean your hands Your health is precious. https://t.co/Tsx17jNvfc

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@WHO: RT @WHOWPRO: It’s normal to feel fearful and anxious during this time. Talking about your feelings will lessen your distress. Remember to take care of yourself today and every day! #COVID19 #MentalHealthMatters https://t.co/HggQOQ1bju

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@WHO: If you have been bitten, wash wounds thoroughly for a minimum 1⃣5⃣ minutes with soap 🧼 and water, detergent, povidone iodine or other substances that kill the #rabies virus. 👉 https://t.co/M74Jg5qH3f #InternationalDogDay 🐶 https://t.co/ZQHQO0gBi4

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@WHO: Today is #InternationalDogDay 🐶 If a dog 🐕 has #rabies and it bites you it can give you the disease. If you get bitten, wash your wound immediately and thoroughly, and get medical help - it could save your life. Here are 5️⃣ tips to prevent dog bites ⬇️ https://t.co/g5i6RDMpTQ

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@WHO: LIVE: Q&A on #COVID19 with Dr @mvankerkhove. #AskWHO your questions! https://t.co/nM9Fih1nsk

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@WHO: It's #InternationalDogDay 🐶 Rabies is 100% preventable. Vaccinating dogs 🐕🐩 is the most cost-effective strategy for preventing #rabies in people. Protect your family and others by vaccinating your dog 👉 https://t.co/M74Jg58xP7 https://t.co/90wCnF1m0a

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@WHO: Today is #InternationalDogDay 🐶 It's time to stop avoiding #rabies. ⬇️ Vaccinate your dog against rabies so they can find the love they deserve. 📌 https://t.co/M74Jg5qH3f https://t.co/25nBUf2idk

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@WHO: DYK: #Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. Depression can happen to anyone. #LetsTalk https://t.co/LbIiX5X9ku

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@WHO: #AskWHO Live Q&A with Dr @mvankerkhove: 🕔 Today at 3PM CEST 📺 WHO Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube Tune in & ask your questions about #COVID19! https://t.co/bQqlOljTWT

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@WHO: LIVE: Media briefing on #Ukraine, #monkeypox, #COVID19 and other global health issues with @DrTedros https://t.co/k5a4TSzUzT

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@WHO: Info is still limited on how well the #smallpox vaccines work for #monkeypox. WHO calls countries to carry out monkeypox vaccination activities within randomized clinical trials so we can learn more about vaccine efficacy & effectiveness. 📌 https://t.co/et4gwdn1ZY https://t.co/9MsTiLZ92H

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@WHO: What’s the same: 1⃣ Mass vaccination is still not recommended for #monkeypox at this time. 2⃣ Maximum immunity is usually reached 2 weeks after a complete series of vaccination. In the meantime, it is important to continue protecting yourself & others against monkeypox. https://t.co/Gd0TFX2APi

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@WHO: What's 🆕 1⃣Men who have sex with men reinforced as group at high risk, are recommended for vaccination 💉 2⃣Revised terms: Instead of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) 👉 use primary preventive vax (PPV) Instead of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) 👉 use post-exposure vax (PEPV) https://t.co/NQcAl1Yyjq

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@WHO: Updated #monkeypox vaccines & immunization guidance: 📌 https://t.co/YqxoJeNF2d https://t.co/cqxgsCEP5S

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@WHO: Unprecedented number of attacks on health care: A total of 4⃣7⃣3⃣ verified attacks 💥 on health care have been recorded leading to at least 98 deaths and 134 injuries while that number continues to rise. Health care is #NotATarget 📌 https://t.co/i6bvyVqnt0 https://t.co/fx2hypxqvh

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@WHO: WHO has delivered more than 1 300 metric tonnes of life-saving medical supplies to 🇺🇦 incl.: ⚡️ power generators for healthcare facilities 💊 medicines to manage non-communicable diseases 🩹 trauma & emergency surgery supplies 🫧 oxygen 🚑 ambulances 📌 https://t.co/i6bvyV9kr0 https://t.co/hPqw9mpQc0

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@WHO: Today marks 6⃣ months since the beginning of the war in #Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♦️ Millions are displaced ♦️ Thousands died ♦️ Hundreds of attacks on health care WHO and its partners help address immediate needs and support the country reconstructing its health system.

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@WHO: Our free online public health courses have 7⃣ million enrolments! Have you signed up? 🔽 Visit #OpenWHO and start learning about 165 critical health topics today! #LearningSavesLives 📌 https://t.co/PwKgcstq4i https://t.co/nPT4ZIE5JX

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@WHO: Getting vaccinated against #COVID19 protects you from the risk of hospitalization, serious disease, and death. It may also help protect you from #LongCOVID. Your health is precious. Get all your recommended doses as soon as you can. https://t.co/PP8d6Lk5G1

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: Honoured to meet with President Faure Gnassingbe @FEGnassingbe. Congratulated him for eliminating four tropical diseases from Togo. Discussed health priorities in #Togo: expanding quality health care & health financing, strengthening epidemic preparedness. https://t.co/ePSmwd7PR0 https://t.co/he3meJ9nzC

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: I look forward to joining the #H20Summit, organized by @G20Partnership and @T20Indonesia, to discuss the new age of global health multilateralism, partnerships and equity to achieve #HealthForAll. We're also happy to host the Summit at @WHO this year: https://t.co/9UboV9NNt5 https://t.co/ztUMYr9yQm

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@WHO: If you think that you have #depression, remember: 𝘋𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱. 💚 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳. 💚 #LetsTalk https://t.co/qBEqyNfott

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@WHO: These are also symptoms of #depression: 💚 Loss of energy 💚 Change in appetite 💚 Sleeping more or less 💚 Anxiety 💚 Difficulty concentrating 💚 Thoughts of self-harm or suicide #LetsTalk https://t.co/8dqtVpM4Ry

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: For centuries, Togolese people lived with the ongoing threat of neglected tropical diseases. It was my pleasure to present President @FEGnassingbe with a certificate on elimination of dracunculiasis, lymphatic filariasis, human African trypanosomiasis & trachoma in 🇹🇬. #RC72AFRO https://t.co/VnsHs1q1cc

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@WHO: These are some of the signs that you may have #depression: 💚 Persistent sadness 💚 Loss of interest in activities you usually enjoy 💚 Difficulty carrying out everyday activities #LetsTalk https://t.co/P2KJ2b222b

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@WHO: Here’s what you should know about #depression: 💚 It can happen to anyone 💚 It is an illness - not a sign of weakness 💚 It can be treated #LetsTalk https://t.co/LumAcyDnyS

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@WHO: @DrTedros @WHOAFRO "Despite the appalling inequity in access to vaccines; misinformation and disinformation; and the many competing priorities you face, we are now seeing encouraging progress in vaccination coverage in the region"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #VaccinEquity #RC72AFRO

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@WHO: @DrTedros "It is very pleasing to see that reported #COVID19 cases and deaths in the @WHOAFRO region are now at their lowest levels since the pandemic began"-@DrTedros #RC72AFRO https://t.co/Yu1mDJ3y5i

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@WHO: It takes 🔟 years for a cigarette to decompose allowing further chemical damage to leach into our eco-system. There is #OnlyOneEarth 🌎🌍🌏 - let's protect it by saying #NoTobacco 🚭 https://t.co/E70Kd2wmok

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@WHO: 4.5 TRILLION CIGARETTES are discarded per year worldwide, making them the most littered item on 🌎🌍🌏 What is inside a cigarette? Let’s find out 🔬 #TobaccoExposed 🚭 https://t.co/8robAxqtR2

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@WHO: LIVE NOW: @DrTedros' address at the @WHOAFRO Regional Committee #RC72AFRO ⬇️ https://t.co/Wsd8POInhQ

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@WHO: 𝗜𝗳 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱, #diabetes can cause: 👁️ blindness ❗️kidney failure 🫀 heart attack 🧠 stroke 🦵 lower limb amputation Access to early diagnosis and treatment is key to prevent such complications. https://t.co/8jxYL9USd1

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@WHO: We’re still living with #COVID19. Don’t wait until cases are on the rise again before getting all of your recommended vaccine doses. Your health is precious. https://t.co/TaKOoXWMSh

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@WHO: RT @WHOWPRO: Cutting back on salt and sugar are simple ways to reduce your risk of noncommunicable diseases like #diabetes, heart disease and #cancer. Here are a few easy-to-follow nutrition tips to get you and your family started on a healthier journey. #BeatNCDs https://t.co/sllT4fMxFX

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@WHO: RT @WHOAFRO: If not treated, #diabetes can cause: 👁️ blindness ❗️kidney failure 🫀 heart attack 🧠 stroke 🦵 lower limb amputation https://t.co/3N84ZqqU2R

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@WHO: #Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection, widespread throughout the tropics, with risk increased by: 🌧 rainfall 🌡 temperature 🏙 unplanned rapid urbanization 👉 https://t.co/xj1FXb2BdP #WorldMosquitoDay 🦟 https://t.co/UY1JwWFcCR

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@WHO: RT @WHOAFRO: Health authorities in #DRC are investigating a suspected case of #Ebola virus disease, in the country’s eastern province of North Kivu. @inrb_kinshasa is in the process of testing samples to determine if the patient contracted Ebola. ➡️ https://t.co/An57JvVZ6J https://t.co/5yfSNLjvhk

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@WHO: Today is #WorldMosquitoDay 🦟! Did you know that #YellowFever is vaccine preventable? Find out more about this mosquito borne disease by listening to the @EYE_Strategy podcast. https://t.co/Whsx9Jy88o

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@WHO: Every minute ⏰ 1 child 👦🏾 dies from mosquito-borne #malaria. The RTS,S vaccine has the potential to save tens of thousands of lives if rolled out widely. #WorldMosquitoDay 🦟 https://t.co/ksOQSW5o3s

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@WHO: WHO recommends broad use of the first malaria vaccine (RTS,S) among children living in #malaria endemic areas with moderate to high transmission. The life-saving vaccine has been shown to have high impact in real-life use - to significantly ↘️ severe malaria, & ↘️ child deaths. https://t.co/s9a8Oap4qd

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@WHO: Today is #WorldMosquitoDay 🦟! Over 600 000 people die from mosquito-borne malaria every year. Sleeping 💤 under insecticide-treated nets is one of the most effective ways to prevent #malaria. https://t.co/hjWkHLyOpj https://t.co/qm4tX5hFtT

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: In the Greater #HornofAfrica, millions of people are facing starvation, which poses a direct threat to health by weakening the body’s defences & opening the door to diseases. #ItTakesAVillage to address this food & health crisis, & @WHO teams are on the ground playing their part. https://t.co/tyZh8toJhV

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@WHO: Today is #WorldMosquitoDay! Mosquitoes are the most dangerous animals in the 🌎🌍🌏 as they can transmit diseases such as: 🔸 Malaria 🔸 Dengue 🔸 Filariasis 🔸 Chikungunya 🔸 Zika 🔸 Yellow fever 🦟 borne diseases put the lives of billions at risk. https://t.co/avglg2towq

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@WHO: This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we’re live on @TwitterSpaces 🎙 talking with @mamun567 about the health situation in #Somalia. Join us and #AskWHO your questions! https://t.co/q4pArilFUv

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@WHO: Dr Marie-Roseline Bélizaire 👩🏾‍⚕️ helped communities fight #Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩 & #COVID19 in Central African Republic 🇨🇫. Listen to her story👉https://t.co/RRHBXFPvWD #ItTakesAVillage #WorldHumanitarianDay https://t.co/UNtaB5jP6Z

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@WHO: WHO publishes its first guideline for #Ebola virus disease therapeutics: recommends the use of two monoclonal antibodies. WHO calls on the global community to increase access to these lifesaving medicines. 📌 https://t.co/tstO3pBYlf https://t.co/ZrDg43TyL2

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@WHO: Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay! ⛺️ Camps 🏥 Hospitals 🩺 Clinics 🏠 Door-to-door Whatever the setting, health workers are central to humanitarian action during an emergency or a crisis. #ItTakesAVillage to support people in need. 👉https://t.co/PkK93e8xFn https://t.co/pXGA2bUAQf

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@WHO: People are still getting ill and dying from #COVID19 every week. Your health is precious. Protect yourself and others by taking 6 simple steps: 1️⃣ Get vaccinated 2️⃣ Keep a safe distance 3️⃣ Wear a mask 4️⃣ Cover sneezes/coughs 5️⃣ Open windows 6️⃣ Clean your hands https://t.co/oqwFk6MFnG

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: Learning to live with #COVID19 doesn't mean we pretend it’s not there. It means we use all the tools we have to protect ourselves, and protect others. https://t.co/Lu2Fs40ckV

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: We have the tools and the expertise to #EndPolio and prevent other deadly diseases through vaccination. But we need the funding and political commitment. So long as #polio exists anywhere, people everywhere remain at risk. https://t.co/kAVsmpnwVm

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@WHO: RT @WHOWPRO: Many factors impact our brain health. Here are some things you can do to protect your brain 🧠: 🚶🏻‍♀️Keep physically active 🍌Eat a healthy diet 😴Get enough sleep 🧩Stimulate your mind ❤Look after your heart ⛑Wear a helmet https://t.co/nvaQALtxrN

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@WHO: RT @WHO: Set a reminder for our @TwitterSpaces conversation about the health situation in #Afghanistan: 🗓 18 August 🕰 13:00h CEST Join us and #AskWHO your questions! https://t.co/W4LUaAvyUM

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@WHO: @DrTedros "A meeting of experts has agreed to rename the two known clades of #monkeypox virus using Roman numerals. The clade formerly known as the Congo Basin or Central African clade will now be referred to as clade I, while the West African clade will be called clade II"-@DrTedros

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@WHO: @DrTedros "WHO has been in close contact with the manufacturers of vaccines, and with countries and organizations who are willing to share doses"-@DrTedros #monkeypox https://t.co/8WYzyQUabB

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: This is a welcome move - increasing access to #hearing aids is essential to prevent longer-term effects of hearing impairment and improve people’s lives. Globally, only 17% of those in need of hearing aids use these life-changing devices: https://t.co/zGI4iSzSu3 https://t.co/ACIaWIsrNt

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: To build sustainable vaccine production in low- and middle-income countries, we need to 1. strengthen workforce capacity 2. build strong regulatory capacities 3. boost manufacturing capacity 4. develop a #PandemicAccord 5. support funding mechanisms https://t.co/nVHgFQv566

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@WHO: In #DRC 🇨🇩, women & girls living with #diabetes are helping improve access to information, screening & diabetes care in their community. Read more 👉https://t.co/ADdqpNiXzE https://t.co/qY3CdYwU3e

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@WHO: Tackling noncommunicable diseases requires innovative, community-driven approaches. WHO's NCD Lab crowdsources innovation to beat diseases such as cancer, diabetes, lung disease & heart disease. Here's how 👉https://t.co/ADdqpNiXzE https://t.co/oC8ka8D1po

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: As we strive to make the 🌍 a healthier place for everyone, I must express my deep gratitude to all #healthworkers, in all countries, for everything they do everyday to protect & promote health. @WHO is more determined than ever to work with them to serve the vulnerable.

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: Today is the start of my second term as @WHO Director-General. It’s the greatest honour of my life to serve alongside talented & dedicated colleagues across the 🌍 to work for #HealthForAll. Grateful & humbled by the support & trust of Member States & partners in our organization https://t.co/hquAMY5XES

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: Sharing technology is the best way to stop pandemics - my joint OpEd with President @PaulKagame, President @CyrilRamaphosa, President @Macky_Sall, President @EmmanuelMacron, Chancellor @OlafScholz ⬇️ https://t.co/5Lr3UDNwBs

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@WHO: Let's talk about #monkeypox : the virus, the symptoms & how it spreads 👇 https://t.co/sS9M5NPrZF

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: Last September I saw firsthand the desperation but also the dedication of Afghan #healthworkers. My heart broke hearing about the uncertainty & the difficulties they were going through. We remain committed to supporting them and all people in #Afghanistan. https://t.co/ku34fRDlRa

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: Conflict, displacement, disease outbreaks, natural disasters and economic turmoil have all taken a toll on the health system in #Afghanistan. This is how @WHO has worked to sustain essential services despite the many challenges: https://t.co/xvismBPTbO

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@WHO: Watch @DrWaheedArian talk about the health challenges he had faced as a refugee from #Afghanistan 🇦🇫. His early childhood experience led him to become a doctor in the UK 🇬🇧. Both the physical & mental health of refugees need to be addressed, he says. ▶ https://t.co/YQgBCrKOSf https://t.co/w8XPgCfutK

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@WHO: RT @WHOSyria: Babies and infants are the most vulnerable people who face the risk of serious health threats. Since January, @WHO has provided more than 432,000 treatments to restore the health of children across the country in the sake of building a healthy future generation of #Syria. https://t.co/VzT1d3q4NP

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@WHO: ❓ What is a technology transfer hub? ❓ Why did WHO establish the #mRNA technology transfer hub? ❓ How long before the vaccines produced by the hub can be given to people? WHO Q&A on mRNA technology transfer hub https://t.co/et6vi6qt21 https://t.co/c3GDrOn5L8

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@WHO: Burning fossil fuels like oil, coal and natural gas causes air pollution. #InvestInOurPlanet: Keep fossil fuels in the ground for #HealthierTomorrow - a healthy planet & a healthy me. https://t.co/o7Cwm2yfVO

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@WHO: 9⃣9⃣% - or almost the entire world's population breathes air with unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide, and threatens their health. #InvestInOurPlanet for #HealthierTomorrow More info 👉https://t.co/CZglR1h0pc https://t.co/DGSBkWZNOB

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@WHO: RT @WHOAfghanistan: A year ago, we committed to #stayanddeliver & serve the #health needs of the #Afghans. We supported health facilities, sent supplies, responded to outbreaks & emergencies & cater to health needs of women & children. Here are ways on how @WHO delivered health in #Afghanistan. https://t.co/7BgDgwdk2Z

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@WHO: RT @WHOMalawi: It’s day 3 of national polio vaccination campaign and our vaccinators are moving door to door ensuring every child under 5 years of age is reached with #polio vaccine. https://t.co/rPnDZBp718

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@WHO: Assigning new names to existing diseases is the responsibility of WHO under the Int'll Classification of Diseases. WHO is holding an open consultation for a new disease name for #monkeypox. Anyone wishing to propose new names can do so. 📌https://t.co/77jEsQQeCS

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@WHO: Newly identified viruses, related diseases & virus variants are given names to avoid causing offence to any cultural, social, national, regional, professional, or ethnic groups, & minimize the negative impact on trade, travel, tourism, or animal welfare. https://t.co/1QzTi41iEc

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@WHO: 📍This group of global experts - convened by WHO - agreed on new names for #monkeypox virus variants, as part of ongoing efforts to align the names of the monkeypox disease, virus, and variants—or clades—with current best practices. https://t.co/G375WraUz0

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@WHO: 📌 WHO names #monkeypox variants as Clades I, IIa & IIb. Experts in pox virology, evolutionary biology & representatives of research institutes from across the globe reviewed the phylogeny & nomenclature of known & new monkeypox virus variants or clades https://t.co/2KVxkVqxCr https://t.co/Y1gqVkRhKX

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@WHO: RT @WHOWPRO: Congratulations to Vanuatu 🇻🇺 on eliminating trachoma! 👏 #Vanuatu has become the most recent country in the world & the 1st #Pacific island country to eliminate the neglected tropical disease that is responsible for causing blindness or visual impairment in about 1.9M people 🌏 https://t.co/9OEQxuSLjj

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@WHO: Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death & disability among adolescents (10-19 years) In 2019, nearly 100,000 adolescents died because of road traffic accidents. #YouthDay https://t.co/evIo1l7Ex9

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@WHO: If you are feeling unwell🤒, you should avoid attending any mass gathering or sporting event and stay at home. 👉https://t.co/b1QenK2gA2 #Sport4Health https://t.co/OJ5DYiYBPB

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@WHO: Here are 3 basic measures you can follow while attending a mass gathering like a sporting event: ✅ Maintain at least 1 metre distance from others ✅ Clean your 🤲 frequently ✅ Avoid touching 👀, 👃 & 👄 and cover a sneeze/cough 👉https://t.co/b1QenK2gA2 #Sport4Health https://t.co/2pQ1hps9oK

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@WHO: Today is International #YouthDay Healthy behaviours that start in adolescence make healthy adults: -#BeActive -Healthy diet -#NoTobacco nor alcohol use https://t.co/wrneg1dFna

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@WHO: Nutrition 🥗🍍🥕🍅 is essential for health and well-being at every stage of life. Eating a healthy diet allows you to enjoy sports and helps prevent a range of diseases. Right nutrition fights malnutrition in all its forms. 👉https://t.co/b1QenK2gA2 #Sport4Health https://t.co/sFmiPMSJAb

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@WHO: Sports & health go hand in hand. Move. Your. Body. It doesn’t matter how you move. How fit you are. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, every move counts! 👉https://t.co/b1QenK2gA2 #Sport4Health #BeActive https://t.co/Z7VLY197qZ

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@WHO: When there is a disaster, like flood, it is normal to feel troubled, sad, or frightened. 🛌🏻🍽️ Try to keep to your sleep routine and eat regularly 🫶🏻 Talk about how you are feeling with family members, friends, and your community https://t.co/uqUyhAPLFE

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@WHO: 🧼 Basic personal hygiene & hand washing are key to help preventing the spread of diseases, especially in an emergency after a disaster https://t.co/oidQXCvgc3

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@WHO: In time of an emergency after a disaster: 📱 Follow the 📻, 📺 news or official social media accounts of local authorities for latest information 🚨 Be sure your family is aware on the alerts they will receive in their area & the steps they will need to follow https://t.co/46LOUFwosN

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@WHO: In time of a flood, be careful of: ⚡️ Electric equipment and sockets near stagnant water 🚗 Driving, as you can lose control of your vehicle even with 15 cms height of water https://t.co/VGxgqPRuOo

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@WHO: ⛈ As the rainy season is hitting some countries, here are some health & safety tips in case of flood https://t.co/bg59cygm8u

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: Play takes many forms & offers ways to help our children be healthy. #WorldPlayDay is a perfect day to show how people use play to support the healthy growth & well-being of young people. Share your favourite photo of playing for children's health. https://t.co/bpDDG5hjga https://t.co/U11w5wDMMl

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@WHO: Holding & playing. Frequent eye contact. Talking & singing. The first years of life are among the most important for a child’s development. WHO guidelines to help children learn, be happy & thrive from these precious first moments ➡️ https://t.co/6e4AGBHClO #WorldPlayDay https://t.co/mCJemEwn2i

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@WHO: Today is #WorldPlayDay⚽️🪁🧩🛝🧸 Make time to play with your child and engage them in your daily chores. This will help them learn, be happy and thrive https://t.co/6e4AGBHClO https://t.co/yUMAf0zbA2

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@WHO: "When you get hungry you get more vulnerable healthwise" - Abdul Razak Gurnah. Millions are facing acute food insecurity in the Greater Horn of Africa. WHO's funding appeal for $123.7 mill is aimed at addressing urgent health needs in the region. https://t.co/XDJIyOx15g https://t.co/hwzQsepkDF

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@WHO: RT @WHOLiberia: Due to improved health systems & better essential health services, #Africans 🌍 are living longer, healthier lives & millions of deaths from diseases such as #HIV, #malaria & #tuberculosis are being averted. Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/OlD8RYMvZM https://t.co/JnLLCpvkBE

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@WHO: RT @WHOUkraine: As of 10 August, @WHO has verified 434 attacks on health care in #Ukraine. These attacks took place between 24 February and 28 July & caused 85 deaths and 101 injuries. Health care should never be a target. #NotATarget https://t.co/VUiKrYfoTw

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@WHO: 📹 Watch Soania’s experience with Parkinson’s disease. She says while we have no control over our diagnosis, we do have control over the challenges the disease brings into our lives. #BrainHealth 👉https://t.co/iP1vpCQWMs https://t.co/hDJozkPo0q

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@WHO: 📹 Watch Veronique’s experience with Encephalitis. She says brain injuries can affect people's mental health. And this needs to be considered when talking about #BrainHealth. 👉https://t.co/iP1vpCQWMs https://t.co/C3N8kKGJM2

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@WHO: Many determinants can impact #BrainHealth, leading to lifelong adaptation of brain structure & functioning. ➡️physical health, ➡️healthy environments, ➡️safety and security, ➡️learning and social connection & ➡️access to quality services. https://t.co/xy5YldJ1D3

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@WHO: Optimizing #BrainHealth 🧠 ▶️reduces the burden of neurological disorders ▶️improves mental + physical health ▶️creates positive social & economic impacts contributing to greater well-being, advancing society. 👉https://t.co/kVPgcFxBPG

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@WHO: RT @pahowho: Tomorrow is #IndigenousDay! Let’s recognize the contribution of the Amazonian peoples to the efforts against #COVID19. Sharing verified information ✅ in native languages they are promoting vaccination 🩹 in their communities. #WeAreIndigenous https://t.co/dcjoJ32UGb

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@WHO: RT @WHOUkraine: Since the beginning of war in 🇺🇦, @WHO's deliveries of essential life-saving supplies under @eu_echo project for Chernihiv city & oblast hospitals can cover up to 10.000 peolpe for a period of 3 months: trauma and emergency supplies, IPC means, commodities, materials & medicines. https://t.co/jjA84truTK

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@WHO: #Breastfeeding defends 👶🏽 against malnutrition. It acts as a first vaccine to protect 👶🏽 against common illness AND reduces 👩🏽’s risk of diabetes, obesity & some forms of cancer. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/SGA7gGK0To

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@WHO: Optimal nutrition 🤱🏻during in the first 2 years reduces 👶 risk of illness, death, & chronic disease and fosters better development overall. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/Fp7622EoBM

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@WHO: Harmful misinformation on #COVID19 derails all efforts towards fighting this virus. The pandemic is not yet over. @DrTedros has been fully-vaccinated and boosted. ✅️ Let's fight this pandemic together. Let's lead with science. #VaccinesWork https://t.co/e5iUnTj5Zw

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@WHO: #Breastfeeding improves IQ, school attendance, and is associated with higher income in adult life https://t.co/B0A1NQzbTE #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/O8BSnfs15J

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@WHO: #Breastfeeding is still important after your baby turns 1 : ✅ Breastmilk continues to provide important nutrients ✅ 👶 who are 🤱🏻 into the 2nd year and beyond are less likely to become overweight ✅ 🤱🏻 helps a 👶 build a stronger immune system #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/GC9P1HIerr

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@WHO: Here's what you need to know if you are recovering from #monkeypox at home 👇

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@WHO: There are many possible reasons why babies cry. #Breastfeeding can help with them all, giving your baby comfort, love and food. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/zBVKENGNY3

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@WHO: Your baby tells you they are hungry by: 👶 Bobbing their head; turning & opening their mouth ✊ Wriggling/clenching fists 🖐️ Putting their hands near their face or chewing fingers 💋 Licking their lips, opening & closing their mouth, making suckling noises #Breastfeeding https://t.co/7FwFLi3zjR

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@WHO: Q: "Is my baby getting enough milk?" A: If your baby seems full and relaxed after #breastfeeding and is growing well, you can be confident that they are getting milk #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/FLjGg0ucUy

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@WHO: #Breastfeeding should not be painful. If it hurts 😣, a trained counsellor can help you breastfeed comfortably. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/JzjIdoESqt

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@WHO: Breast milk is the ideal first food for a 👶. It's safe, clean and contains antibodies that help protect your baby against illnesses. ✅ Start 🤱🏻 straight after birth ✅ 🤱🏻 exclusively for the first 6 months ✅ Continue until the 👶 is 2+ years old #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/omeNhEgYdm

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@WHO: WHO guideline on counselling to help women to improve #breastfeeding practices https://t.co/cxBhyeqiE9 #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/hUtHzRUqK0

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@WHO: "Is my baby latching properly?" "Has my milk dried up?" "Is it safe to take my medication?" #Breastfeeding counselling can provide reassurance, build confidence and help solve problems. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/7rsQMciHi0

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@WHO: The only way to combat the stigma around #monkeypox is to speak out. Listen to @AlexGarnerLA, Director of Community Engagement at @Mpactglobal Learn more: https://t.co/CJUWGwobLZ https://t.co/uXXq8bs3Lm

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@WHO: Mothers need regular #breastfeeding counselling until their babies are 2 years old. Training in breastfeeding counselling helps health workers to listen to, empower and support women. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/9THElOc09Q

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@WHO: While #breastfeeding is natural, it can take time to learn and it really helps to get ongoing support from health workers or peer counsellors. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/Mhy4jK85O3

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@WHO: Announcing your pregnancy? 🤰🏻 Formula milk companies buy your data & use your internet search history to learn more about you. By the time you find out you are pregnant, you’re already a target of their marketing campaigns https://t.co/86Bf69PSeK https://t.co/Wky8vn28TL

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@WHO: 🎁 Promotional gifts 🍼 Free samples 💵 Funding for research 🤝Paid meetings, events, conferences 🪙 Commissions from sales are ways in which the formula milk industry are influencing health care workers on their recommendations to new mothers. https://t.co/YfoIHid29x

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@WHO: More than 1 in 3 women surveyed - said a health worker - had been recommended a brand of formula milk. Health workers in all countries had been approached by the industry to influence their recommendations to new mothers https://t.co/86Bf69PSeK #EndExploitativeMarketing https://t.co/6X5ykf53Uq

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@WHO: Globally, only 44% of babies, less than 6 months old, are exclusively breastfed. Global #breastfeeding rates have increased very little in the past two decades, while the sale of formula milk has more than doubled in roughly the same time. #EndExploitativeMarketing https://t.co/a9YCP79BDM

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@WHO: The International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes - also known as the Code - is a landmark public health agreement passed by the World Health Assembly in 1981 to protect families from aggressive marketing practices by the baby food industry. #EndExploitativeMarketing https://t.co/ivcpLymjIn

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@WHO: Claims made by the formula milk industry about their products are often misleading, scientifically unsubstantiated & violate the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes https://t.co/86Bf69PSeK #EndExploitativeMarketing https://t.co/ax9fKE7jiI

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@WHO: 📽.@tatso talks about the WHO #HIV updated guidelines on key populations. ▶ "The gap that needs to be closed is how do we translate this or make this information more accessible to the communities." ✅https://t.co/K7zZ4pjrnD #HealthforAll https://t.co/LwiFXJa38G

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@WHO: Formula milk industry marketing techniques incl.: 💰💻 unregulated & invasive online targeting 💰 📞 sponsored advice networks & helplines 💰 🎁 promotions & free gifts 💰 🩺 practices to influence training & recommendations from health workers #EndExploitativeMarketing https://t.co/f3Yki7eRp8

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@WHO: RT @DrTedros: #HIV has taken a terrible toll on Africa. We have lost far too many of our sisters, brothers, mothers, fathers and children. I participated in @AfricaCDC's event to recommit @WHO to keeping a focus on HIV and delivering #HealthForAll. https://t.co/QWN3ozuXW9

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@WHO: Hospitals can support mothers with #breastfeeding by not promoting infant formula, bottles or teats. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/G0nXaRbWgk

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@WHO: RT @WHOLebanon: 🤱🏽تحتاج الأمهات إلى التشجيع والدعم من زملاء العمل. ساعدهن على القيام بواجباتهن: - كن داعما للأم التي تحتاج إلى الوقت والمرونة للرضاعة الطبيعية - شجع الأمهات الجدد بإيجابية الأشهر التي تلي إنجاب الطفل مميزة فادعم الأمهات في هذا الوقت. #الأسبوع_العالمي_للرضاعة_الطبيعية https://t.co/nZNqGRcy1q

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@WHO: RT @WHONepal: आमाको दूध शिशु 👶 को लागि सबैभन्दा पोषिलो खाना हो। यो सुरक्षित छ, स्वस्थ छ र यसमा एन्टीबडीहरु समावेश छन् । त्यसकारण, कार्यस्थलमा पनि स्तनपान 🤱 गराउन आमाहरुलाई सहयाेग गरौँ । #WorldBreastfeedingDay #Breastfeeding #Nepal @WHO @WHOSEARO @MoHPNep @NHEICCNepal @UN_Nepal https://t.co/IpEpq6XRt5

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@WHO: Partners and other family members can also do kangaroo care for babies 👶 born early or small when mothers are unwell, in recovery or need a short break. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/yXAN50Y1Gf

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@WHO: .@DrMikeRyan speaks about long-term impacts of #COVID19 infection and disease, and stresses the need to support post-COVID condition patients. We all must show solidarity and stand with the people who are still suffering. It's ok not to be ok and to seek help. #LetsTalk https://t.co/G0IvpdFTDT

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@WHO: Holding a baby skin-to-skin and only breastfeeding 🤱🏻 meets their needs for: ✅ warmth ✅ nutrition ✅ stimulation ✅ protection from disease ✅ love while also helping them develop #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/BMvTLkAtQV

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@WHO: The 🆕 Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030 has identified 4⃣ pillars for collective action. https://t.co/ANJStBFx1i

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@WHO: The 🆕 global alliance aims to ensure that no child living with #HIV is denied treatment by the end of the decade. It also aims to prevent new infant HIV infections. 👉https://t.co/uqaOUk7TYs https://t.co/2bWL4CKFr2

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@WHO: WHO, @UNAIDS, @UNICEF and partners bring together a 🆕 alliance to end AIDS in children by 2030. Only 52% of children living with #HIV are on life-saving treatment. This is far behind adults, nearly 76% receive antiretrovirals. 👉https://t.co/uqaOUk7TYs 📸UNICEF/Schermbrucker https://t.co/gg8asssWuX

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@WHO: Kangaroo mother care - holding babies skin-to-skin and exclusively #breastfeeding - dramatically improves survival for preterm & small babies 👶. Find out more https://t.co/5YmTAx5R2g #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/FvGRfN1x8l

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@WHO: .@meisabheena, a transgender activist, talks about increasing awareness around #monkeypox, taking preventative measures, and using WHO guidelines and resources to fight the current outbreak. #HealthforAll ✅https://t.co/50dyA8vQCp https://t.co/lqQcNofvoZ

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@WHO: Time off work is also important for fathers. Paid paternity leave helps fathers bond with their 👶 and take on an equal share of the care burden. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/FvOOqE55hF

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@WHO: Employers are encouraged to work with governments to support #breastfeeding employees to 🤱🏾: offer at least 18 weeks of paid maternity leave, preferably six months; plus paid paternity leave. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/dTRAiYWlEF

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@WHO: Workplace support makes breastfeeding possible. Women should be able to continue #breastfeeding their babies when they return to work. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/s5uY4jfD11

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@WHO: Many women do not 🤱🏻 for as long as they would like. Here’s how we can ALL step up for #breastfeeding mothers anytime, anywhere. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek https://t.co/LDf3pG42t0

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