.@JeanTodt got me safely to the @UN. Mission accomplished.
Now it's time for the real mission. World leaders are gathering for the High-Level Meeting on Global #RoadSafety to make new commitments that will save lives on the world's roads.
@WHO stands ready to support them, so
Everyone who sets out on a journey deserves to arrive safely.
Yet every minute, more than two people lose their lives on the world’s roads.
My friend @JeanTodt and I have arrived in New York for the UN High Level Meeting on #RoadSafety with one message for world leaders: invest
WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination Yohei Sasakawa reflects on the experiences that shaped his advocacy and strengthened his commitment to working alongside affected communities to advance leprosy elimination.
#HealthForAll
Common symptoms of #anaemia include:
🥱 Tiredness
😵 Dizziness or feeling light-headed
❄️ Cold hands and feet
😖 Headache
🫁 Shortness of breath, especially upon exertion
🫀 Irregular heartbeat
If you experience any of these symptoms without any apparent reason, you may have
Everyone who sets out on a journey deserves to arrive safely.
Yet every minute, more than two people lose their lives on the world’s roads.
My friend @JeanTodt and I have arrived in New York for the UN High Level Meeting on #RoadSafety with one message for world leaders: invest
People answer how science shapes their everyday lives in Panama city. We want to hear from you! Share your story about how science has improved your well-being and health in the comments below. #StandWithScience
High blood pressure - or #hypertension - often shows no warning signs, yet it increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, blindness, dementia, and other complications.
A simple blood pressure check can be life-saving.
Getting your blood pressure measured the right way helps
Self-care is also about increasing access to essential health services.
When it comes to your sexual and reproductive health, it could mean access to:
- HIV self-testing,
- Self-testing for pregnancy
- and more.
A big part of self-care is also about having the tools and
Two months into the #Ebola outbreak in the #DRC, intense transmission in Ituri province is our primary concern.
More than 2,000 cases and almost 800 deaths have been reported. Most new cases are being detected outside known contact lists, and two-thirds of deaths are occurring
Imagine a child facing conflict and deprived of health care.
Many children today in countries facing crises are far more likely to miss out on vaccines: 1 in 6 are unvaccinated, compared with 1 in 14 in more stable countries.
No matter where a child lives, they deserve the
Protection against measles is dangerously low.
Here’s the latest data:
In 2025, 84% of children received their first dose of measles vaccine, and just 77% received a second dose.
This is far below the 95% coverage needed to prevent outbreaks. This leaves children at risk
"#Dementia is among the greatest health and social challenges of our time, touching people, families, and communities everywhere.
More than 57 million people live with dementia worldwide and almost 10 million people are newly diagnosed every year.
Alzheimer’s disease is the
"Finally, on Monday next week, @UN Member States will meet in New York for the High-Level Meeting on #RoadSafety.
We expect Member States to adopt a strong political declaration, which they have been negotiating over the past few months.
It commits them to implementing national
