No child should die from a treatable condition.
Many countries are screening newborns and ensuring children get the care
they need. They started small – and built up.
Your country can too.
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- 👏 Countries are investing in newborn screening and helping children thrive by getting life-saving care earlier. 🇵🇭 Philippines – screening 98% of newborns for 29 conditions 🇮🇳 India – 28.2 million children screened in three years 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka – screening 80% of newborns for
- Every baby deserves the healthiest possible start. Newborn screening - a quick, simple check in your baby’s first days of life – can pick up a range of conditions early, including: ⭕ Congenital heart conditions ⭕ Sickle cell disease ⭕ Congenital hypothyroidism ⭕ Hearing
- A quick test. An early answer. A whole life ahead. She was born with congenital hypothyroidism, but it was caught through newborn screening before she even left the hospital. Treated early, she had the chance to thrive. Today, she's an engineer, contributing to her country's
- Every parent wants the best start for their baby. Newborn screening – a quick, simple check in your baby's first days – can detect a range of conditions early, including: ⭕ Congenital heart conditions ⭕ Sickle cell disease ⭕ Congenital hypothyroidism ⭕ Hearing loss ⭕
- World Health Organization (WHO) reposted
#Ebola update: more than 1000 confirmed cases have been reported in #DRC, including 254 deaths. 100 patients have recovered so far, which shows that for many, the virus can be stopped with timely health care. In the past month, @WHO, @AfricaCDC and partners have supported
00:00 - Anyone can drown, no one should. Drowning prevention starts with YOU: 👀 Supervise children & don’t look away when they're near water 🦺 Use safety equipment like life jackets & make sure they’re in place before going out on a boat 🏊♂️ Learn to swim, or if you can’t swim, stay
- World Health Organization (WHO) repostedA new study from England, #UK, has recorded zero deaths from #CervicalCancer among young women who were vaccinated against #HPV as girls. Since @WHO made the call to action in May 2018, countries across the world are rolling out the WHO Global Strategy to Eliminate Cervical
- 👁️ Do PROTECT your eyes! 🕶️🌞 Wearing sunglasses and a brimmed hat outdoors are stylish ways to protect your eyes from UV exposure #UVradiation
- Anyone can drown, no one should. Equip yourself & others with safety tips: 🏊♂️ Learn to swim 👀 Supervise children 🚫 No alcohol near water 🌧️ Be aware of surroundings 🦺 Use safety equipment
- Yoga is for everyone, everywhere. This #InternationalDayOfYoga, take 10 minutes to reconnect with your breath and body. No gear needed. Just you, your breath, and a little space. Start your journey today—download the WHO mYoga app now: bit.ly/4eQzOo6
- World Health Organization (WHO) reposted
It’s #InternationalDayofYoga 🧘♀️Did you know that just 10 minutes of yoga a day can decrease anxiety and stress, improve sleep quality, and help with pain management? @WHO consultant and yoga practitioner Natasha Cooke leads weekly beginner-friendly sessions at the WHO Regional
00:00 - Does the world feel a little bit upside down right now? Here’s a simple yoga pose to stay grounded. Follow along and try it out! #InternationalDayOfYoga
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