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World Health Organization (WHO)
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We are the UN’s health agency - #HealthForAll. Always check our latest tweets for updated advice/information. We will respond to mis-and-disinformation.
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#Hantavirus update: the UK government has reported a confirmed case in Tristan de Cunha, in a person who was previously considered a probable case with exposure on MV Hondius. As of 10 June, the total number of cases remains 13, including three deaths. No new deaths were reported
- If you are experiencing violence at home and need to leave in a hurry: 🏘️ Identify a friend, neighbour, relative or shelter you can go to 🔀 Plan how to get there 🎒 Keep ready essential personal items to take with you
- World Health Organization (WHO) repostedYesterday I visited Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, where a separate unit has been prepared to treat #Ebola patients. I'm glad for the opportunity to meet with health workers in charge and thank them for their dedication. I am very happy with all the work invested
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Ebola outbreak latest: a massive push for early testing and contact tracing is helping to contain the deadly virus, says WHO's Dr Abdirahman Mahamud, speaking from Bunia in DR Congo's Ituri province news.un.org/en/story/2026/…
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- World Health Organization (WHO) repostedThank you, President @KagutaMuseveni, for a very constructive meeting, and especially for #Uganda’s strong efforts to contain #Ebola. We agreed that regional cooperation is key to prevent further spread of the virus, as well as investment in preparedness and readiness, and strong
I met with the World Health Organization Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who called on me at State House Entebbe. We discussed the Ebola outbreak in the region and the measures needed to strengthen prevention and response efforts. I stressed the importance of - Pathogens causing foodborne illnesses as a collectable card? Get to know ‘em all - but don't catch 'em at all! Meet #Salmonella - find out more about them, where they live, and how you can defeat them with simple food safety habits such as: 🧼 Washing hands before handling
- Wellness is much more than just avoiding illness. It is something we practice daily. Every choice matters and helps us truly thrive. Start with a simple wellness check today.
00:00 - Join the next WHO EPI-WIN webinar on "Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease: what we know”. Time and Date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 13:00 – 14:00 CEST (Geneva) Registration: bit.ly/49uhnTn Webpage: bit.ly/4dPfbXT
- Disease Outbreak News on #Ebola caused by Bundibugyo virus in DRC & Uganda - 8 June 2026 bit.ly/4vE3sTl
- Big Tobacco poisons our oceans: 👎 Beaches are littered with millions of cigarette butts, but the industry gets press for funding beach clean-ups. This is greenwashing! #NoTobacco means less microplastic & toxins in our oceans. #WorldOceansDay
