🚨More than 4M girls still at risk of female genital mutilation. Currently, more than 230 million girls & women are living with #FGM lifelong consequences.
We must commit and invest to end this, sustainably. Share! Raise awareness!
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Up to 4/10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to WHO. Preventable causes: tobacco, alcohol, high BMI, physical inactivity, air pollution, ultraviolet radiation, & for the first time, 9 cancer-causing infections.
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WHO is encouraging countries to take a whole-school approach so that children have access to healthy, nutritious food and drinks throughout the entire school environment.
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The World Health Organization called on countries to make fertility care safer, fairer and more affordable for all in its first-ever global guideline for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility.
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288 online stores promoting & selling e-cigarettes in Lao PDR, with a membership of over 759K+ were taken offline. The Ministry of Health, WHO & Meta (parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp & Instagram) are collaborating to safeguard health. 💪🏾
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Fiji has been validated by @who.int for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, no longer poses a public health threat in the country.
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@whowpro.bsky.social will officially launch the ACE Strategy later this month; outlining how WHO in the Western Pacific will work with its 38 member states & areas to tackle & mitigate the health impacts of the climate crisis.
#RCM76
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📰Artificial Intelligence could transform health care— if we get it right: WHO calls for more equitable use of AI in the Western Pacific.
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COVID19 exposed the fragility of health systems. WHO in the Western Pacific is calling for strengthened preparedness, resilience & collective action against future health emergencies. Learn more about the amendments to the International Health Regulations & its impact👉🏾 kiripost.com/stories/west...
"Silent killer” in the spotlight: WHO in the Western Pacific urges action to prevent and control hypertension, and save millions of lives.
Learn more about the situation, the progress and the opportunities in the region 👉🏽 matangitonga.to/2025/09/29/h...
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WHO today announced that 21 Pacific island countries & areas have eliminated measles & rubella. Japan too has achieved rubella elimination after eliminating measles in 2015. Meaningful progress in protecting children & communities!
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In times of health emergencies, every second matters. Rapid access to accurate information & effective tools for those on the front lines are key. Learn about the community of practice for health professionals launched by the WHO office for the Western Pacific Region 👇🏽
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Parters in health!
Papua New Guinea remains vulnerable to polio resurgence as routine immunization & reaching remote communities is challenging. New Zealand contributed NZ$2M to strengthen immunization, in partnership w/ Australia, Gavi, GPEI & NZ’s Department of Health.
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Why breastfeed?
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure a baby’s health, development, and survival in the earliest stages of life. It acts as their first vaccine, providing protection against diseases including diarrhoea and pneumonia.
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The Solomon Islands officially launched the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination Big Catch-up (BCU) on 16 July, aimed at protecting girls against cervical cancer, the most common cancer affecting women in the Solomon Islands.
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Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) are key in providing life-saving medical care. Responding to natural disasters, outbreaks & other public health emergencies. WHO is strengthening the Lao EMT, equipping healthcare workers w/skills & equipment to respond to emergency events.
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WHO Member States had their 1st meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement, formalizing next steps on implementing key provisions of the legal instrument to make the world safer from future pandemics.
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Taxing tobacco, alcohol & sugary drinks can reduce consumption & create revenue to reinvest in health care, education & social protection.
WHO launched an initiative urging countries to raise real prices on these products by at least 50% by 2035 through #HealthTaxes
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UN renews crucial human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation & gender identity!
The only human rights expert within the UN specifically dedicated to addressing violence and discrimination against #LGBT & gender diverse persons.
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Between 1 Jan & 1 July 2025, WHO was notified by Cambodia’s International Health Regulations National Focal Point of 11 laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus. 7 of the 11 cases were reported in June, unusual monthly increase.
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We face a clear choice: accept widening disparities in cervical cancer outcomes or work together to build a future where every woman, no matter who she is or where she lives, has the chance to live a healthy life, free from cervical cancer.
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Viet Nam reported its 1st case of Mpox in Sept 2022. WHO Country Office in Viet Nam has supported the Gvmt to share information on this infectious disease and how people can protect themselves. WHO has designed & delivered messages to people who were most at risk.
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Good news in global health! In case you missed it over the weekend…
Uganda declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak, less than three months after the virus was confirmed in the capital Kampala.
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Despite gains, malaria remains a major public health challenge, with nearly 600k lives lost to the disease in 2023. The African Region is hardest hit. WHO calls for revitalized efforts to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination. #healthforall
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After more than 3 years of intensive negotiations, WHO Member States took a major step forward in efforts to make the world safer from pandemics, by finalizing a draft agreement for consideration at the World Health Assembly in May 2025!
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Women today are more likely than ever to survive pregnancy & childbirth according to a major new report released today. But UN agencies highlight the threat of major backsliding as unprecedented aid cuts take effect around the world.
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ONE WORLD - Health For All We rise as one for maternal and newborn
Funding cuts are threatening global health progress, including maternal & newborn care.
WHO faces unprecedented financial challenges — but we can rise as one!
Donate to the #OneWorldMovement: bit.ly/3QYjS6L
2 earthquakes devastated Myanmar. WHO deployed ~3 tonnes of emergency medical supplies in 24h & is coordinating global Emergency Medical Teams.
WHO needs $8M to deliver life-saving trauma care, prevent disease outbreaks, & restore essential health services.
Donate 👉🏾
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Prioritize mental health!
The World Health Organization launched new guidance to help all countries reform and strengthen mental health policies & systems. Mental health services worldwide remain underfunded, with major gaps in access and quality.
Learn more here! 👉🏽 www.who.int/news/item/25...
