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@DirOPSPAHO
Jarbas Barbosa
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On #WorldHypertensionDay , we must raise awareness of the need for accurate blood pressure measurement to prevent #hypertension , which causes 50% of cardiovascular disease deaths in the Americas. Find out how to determine and reduce your risk here:
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@pahowho
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PAHO supports research and disaggregated health data and promotes treatment protocols and capacity building to reduce barriers to access to health for LGBT+ 🏳️‍🌈 people. #HealthEquity
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@pahowho
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#PAHOStrategicFund offers its Member States clinically validated blood pressure devices and quality-assured antihypertensive medicines at competitive prices to improve diagnosis and management of #hypertension 💓 in primary health care. #WorldHypertensionDay
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@pahowho
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PAHO is proud to join today’s celebration of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia #IDAHOBIT . We call for action towards universal health for the LGBT+ 🏳️‍🌈 community in the Americas. #NoOneLeftBehind
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Jarbas Barbosa
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On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, I call for action towards universal health for all LGBT+ community throughout the Americas.
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Monitoring the salt 🧂 intake among the population and its content in food products is key to improving interventions and safeguarding health. 🔎
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@pahowho
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. @DirOPSPAHO presents his 2023 Annual Report to the @OAS_official , highlights achievements and challenges in health for the Americas. ℹ️ Read more:
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Jarbas Barbosa
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Today I presented my Annual Report 2023 to @OAS_official , highlighting regional progress and challenges, and calling for action. Health remains an unfulfilled promise for many, which is why we are committed to expanding its access. But we cannot do it alone. Collaboration is key.
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🛎️ The Global Action Fund for Fungal Infections (GAFFI) and PAHO Join Forces to Combat Fungal Disease in Latin America and the Caribbean. ℹ️ Read more: #AntimicrobialResistance
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OPS/OMS Haïti
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🇭🇹 In support of @MsppOfficiel 's emergency response, #OPSHaiti and @UNFPAHaiti are working together to improve access to maternal health care in three hospitals in the metropolitan region of Port-au-Prince. #HaitiCrisis ℹ️ Find out more⤵️
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@pahowho
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Adopting clear and easy-to-read front-of-package labeling on food products helps consumers make informed decisions. ➡️ Consume less than 5gr of salt per day. ℹ️:
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@pahowho
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High sodium consumption causes hypertension, the leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Salt reduction ⬇️ is a cost-effective & efficient health intervention to prevent cardiovascular disease. ℹ️:
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@pahowho
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Our director, Doctor Jarbas Barbosa, is now on Instagram. We invite you to follow him at @DirOPSPAHO to view his content and for updates ➡️
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@pahowho
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🗓️ Explore our lineup of events happening this week: Be a part of the action!
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@pahowho
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Colombia 🇨🇴 launched an ambitious National Plan to eliminate & eradicate communicable diseases. A strategic initiative that seeks to strengthen public health & guarantee access to quality health services for all citizens. ℹ️ Read more:
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@pahowho
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🧂 World Salt Awareness Week starts today. Support the adoption of PAHO's regional targets to reduce sodium consumption. ℹ️: #DitchTheSalt
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@pahowho
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Nurses are critical leaders in health policy making. ✅ Promote their leadership. ✅ Develop their capacities. #NursesDay
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@pahowho
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📌Are you a nursing professional in Latin America and the Caribbean? Enroll in our new Nursing Leadership course to improve your understanding of leadership and management principles. Register now ➡
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@DirOPSPAHO
Jarbas Barbosa
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💐Wishing a Happy #MothersDay to all the countries celebrating today. All women have the right to a safe pregnancy and quality care. Prenatal checkups are essential to ensure the health of mother and baby. Let's take care of #MaternalHealth .
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@pahowho
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📆 Today is International #NursesDay ! There are around 7 million nursing professionals in the Region of the Americas. We thank all these professionals for their work and dedication to health promotion and disease prevention. ➕
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