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World Health Organization (WHO)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

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We are the @UN’s health agency working for #HealthForAll Always check our latest tweets for updated advice/information.

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Jul 8
#Cancer is not just a disease. It is a family story, a caregiving story, a community story. Many of us may navigate it - after receiving the diagnosis or as a friend or family member providing care and support. It can be tough. But there is hope. Stronger prevention, better
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We know what works. Now the goal is reaching everyone with it — because fewer cases means more lives saved from #cancer. 🚭 Tobacco control saves lives. Smoking rates today have dropped 27% since 2010, reducing lung cancer rates in many countries. 💉 HPV vaccination prevents
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☀️ Hot summer days make us want to drink more fluids and eat lighter foods. 🟥 Watch out for drinks and food that use single-use packaging, as they generate plastic waste which pollutes and introduces microplastic into our ecosystem. Chose a healthier you and a healthier
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Jul 11
Vaping impacts both our health and the environment. Vapes are littering the streets where @LessWasteLaura lives. Let’s take care of our health and the planet—think twice before starting to #vape.
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Jul 10
☀️ Hot weather not only affects our bodies, but also our food. Pay special attention to keep food safe when the temperature is hot. Don't let foodborne diseases score goals this summer! bit.ly/5KeysToSaferFo… #FoodSafety #FIFAWorldCup
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Jul 10
Across 116 countries thousands were asked what #cancer actually does to one’s life. Most didn’t just talk about their diagnosis and treatment. They also spoke about– lost incomes, strained relationships, careers put on hold, anxiety and loneliness, chronic pain and uncertainty
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Jul 10
UV radiation and heat both come from the sun, but they're not the same. UV is invisible and can be high even when it's not hot. UV peaks around midday, before peak temperatures. Don't rely on how hot it feels. Check the UV Index and protect yourself. #BeatTheHeat ☀️
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Jul 9
A person's chance of surviving #cancer should not depend on where they live. A woman diagnosed with breast cancer in a high-income country is 4x more likely to survive than a woman in parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Access to care matters. But nearly half the world can't access
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Jul 9
Cancer can place huge financial strain on families. Many people accessing care face steep costs — and even lose income along the way. Expenses relating to accommodation, transport to clinics, and out-of-pocket payments – they all stack up. Protecting people from #cancer means
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
@DrTedros
Jul 8
Pleased to welcome President @GeoPresident_ Mikheil Kavelashvili to @WHO. We discussed #Georgia's health reforms, including strengthening primary health care and advancing universal health coverage, as well as addressing risk factors for noncommunicable diseases, including
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
@DrTedros
Jul 8
#Cancer is deeply personal. It touches nearly all of us, with more than 20 million people diagnosed each year. @WHO projects that this number could almost double by 2050. We can change this trajectory, but it requires an urgent shift to a people-centred approach to cancer
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Jul 9
#Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures. Seizures can vary from a brief lapse of attention or sudden uncontrolled movements of a muscle to severe and prolonged convulsions. Here's how to identify signs of a #seizure bit.ly/WHO-Epilepsy
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Jul 8
Behind every number is a name. A family member, a friend, a colleague. The cancer risks are there and growing — but a #cancer diagnosis does not mean a death sentence. Cancer detected at an early stage can be treated. Early diagnosis is key to cancer survival. However, cancer
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World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific
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Jul 8
#DYK although women make up nearly 70% of the global health workforce, they hold only 25% of health leadership positions worldwide? Read that again. In essence, our research shows that even though women effectively run health systems – they are seldom formally in charge. "This
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