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World Health Organization @WHO in the Western #Pacific Region, ๐Ÿ  to 1.9B in #Asia & #Oceania . See our tweets for health advice.

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@WHOWPRO
World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific
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As bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites evolve to resist antimicrobial drugs, our ability to treat even common infections is at risk. In places like #Cambodia ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ญ, the clock is ticking. See what we need to do now to stop #AntimicrobialResistance before itโ€™s too late. ๐Ÿ‘‡
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@WHO
World Health Organization (WHO)
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๐Ÿ†• WHO Results Report 2023 is out! The report showcases achievement of key public health milestones, even amid greater global humanitarian health needs driven by conflict, climate change and disease outbreaks #HealthForAll #InvestinWHO
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@WHO
World Health Organization (WHO)
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It's #WorldAsthmaDay #Asthma is a common lung condition that causes intermittent breathing difficulties. It often starts in childhood, although it can also develop in adults, and affects people of all ages
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@UNVAsiaPacific
UNV Asia Pacific
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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฏ Are you a national or legal resident of Fiji? ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณInterested in #volunteering for #GlobalGoals ? ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ปWilling to contribute your skills and experience to impact communities? Apply for the below opportunityโคต The @WHO is looking for 2 national #UNVolunteers to join their team inโ€ฆ
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@WHOWPRO
World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific
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Hats off to the #measles vaccine! It's like a superhero in a tiny vial, swooping in to protect you and those around you from a potentially lethal illness. #VaccinesWork
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@WHOWPRO
World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific
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Heatwaves can affect your health! Hereโ€™s what to do if you feel unwell during a #heatwave or during a hot day.
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@WHOWPRO
World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific
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#Pneumonia affects people everywhere, but it can be prevented with simple interventions: ๐Ÿ”นImmunization ๐Ÿ”นAdequate nutrition ๐Ÿ”นReducing exposure to indoor air pollution ๐Ÿ”นImproving housing conditions ๐Ÿ”นNot smoking or being around second-hand smoke
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@WHOWPRO
World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific
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๐Ÿ“ข Hear us out! Listen to youth perspectives on tobacco and e-cigarettes on our #NoTobacco webinar ahead of #WorldNoTobaccoDay . Mark your calendars! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธMonday, 6 May โŒš๏ธ9:00 AM Manila (GMT+8) โœ๏ธRegister now:
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@DrTedros
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Happy International #DayOfTheMidwife . Midwives play a vital role in sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, and deliver services that could save over 4 million lives a year. Thank you all for your commitment and dedication to saving lives.
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@WHOWPRO
World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific
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#Midwives are the backbone of maternal & newborn health, offering skilled, compassionate care from pregnancy to postpartum. Their expertise leads to better outcomes, respect, and dignity for all mothers and babies. Watch this video of Ismaziah, a midwife in ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ #DayOfTheMidwife
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@WHO
World Health Organization (WHO)
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2.5 million midwives work across 177 countries, providing essential care for moms and babies. To help ensure quality care for everyone, everywhere, many more #midwives are neededโ€”more so in low- & middle-income countries where the majority of maternal & newborn deaths occur.
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@WHOWPRO
World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific
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Today is the International Day of the #Midwife ! Midwives are a vital part of our health system. They are often the first point of contact in primary care and are crucial in achieving #HealthForAll .
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@DrTedros
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Thank you Health Minister @TakemiKeizo for your visit and a very good discussion on the launch plans for the new Universal Health Coverage Knowledge Hub โ€” @WHO welcomes your leadership and commitment, and looks forward to working with you and the @WorldBank on the implementation.โ€ฆ
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@WHOWPRO
World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific
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Better access to water, sanitation, hygiene and waste services in health facilities improves quality care and helps prevent millions of deaths annually. They cost less than US$ 1 per person each year. Learn more: #WorldHandHygieneDay
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@WHOWPRO
World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific
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Itโ€™s #WorldHandHygieneDay ! Stop avoidable infections. ๐Ÿ‘ Wash your hands with: ๐ŸงผSoap ๐ŸšฐRunning water โŒš40-60 seconds
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