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Is your city taking meaningful action to improve the lives of its population?
Nominate your city to the @WHO #HealthyCities Recognition Awards 2026!
👉 Deadline for submissions: 22 July
👉 See details: bit.ly/4wxYBU8
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🌟 International Day of Hope is a day to inspire the courage to hope for a better future. 💛 Whether in our lives or our work, it reminds us that hope can inspire positive change and that a better future is possible. un.org/en/observances… #InternationalDayOfHope - Submit a nomination for the WHO #HealthyCities Recognition Awards! Nominate your city if you are: ☑ Engaging communities in planning and decision-making ☑ Building trust through two-way communication ☑ Meeting the needs of marginalized populations Apply in the categoryIs your city taking meaningful action to improve the lives of its population? Nominate your city to the @WHO #HealthyCities Recognition Awards 2026! 👉 Deadline for submissions: 22 July 👉 See details: bit.ly/4wxYBU8
- World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific repostedBe aware of what to do before and after a typhoon. #StaySafe
- What are you doing today to take care of yourself and your health and well-being? These could be small habits. Or big changes. Every action you take to protect your health matters. Share with us in the comment section. #SelfCareMonth
- Age-appropriate sex education is critical for young people’s health. Evidence shows that young people are more likely to delay having sex, and if they do have sex, practice safer sex, when they are better informed about sexual health and their rights. #WPD2026
- Everyone deserves access to a wide range of safe and effective methods of contraception to choose what works best for them. #WorldPopulationDay
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Apakah kota atau kabupatenmu beraksi untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup penduduknya? Nominasikan kota atau kabupatenmu untuk @WHO #HealthyCities Recognition Awards 2026! 📆 Tenggat: 22 Juli 2026 👉 Selengkapnya: bit.ly/AjukanNominasi #KotaSehat #SehatUntukSemua #AFHC - World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific reposted
How is #AI affecting health and lives across the world? WHO/Europe and @saude_pt are co-hosting the first-ever global @WHO conference on artificial intelligence in health on 15–16 July. Want to follow live? 👉 bit.ly/4pfnzVU - In 2024, an estimated 3.46 million people in the Western Pacific Region died from #cancer. Many lives can be saved through stronger prevention, earlier detection, timely diagnosis and quality treatment. Palliative care also plays a critical role in reducing suffering and
- In 2024, an estimated 7.04 million people in the Western Pacific Region were diagnosed with #cancer. Behind every number is a person, a family, and a health system that must respond. Among women, breast cancer accounts for the largest share of new cancer cases. Among men, lung
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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 - World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific reposted
WHO congratulates the Ministry of Health Эрүүл Мэндийн Яам on its achievements during the Government's first 100 days under the leadership of Minister of Health Batshugar Enkhbayar. WHO is committed to supporting the Government’s priorities in the new term to advance health for - Is your city ready for an ageing population? Submit a nomination for the @WHO #HealthyCities Recognition Awards! Nominate your city if you are: ☑ Embedding age-friendly approaches across governance systems ☑ Designing inclusive spaces for all generations ☑ Strengthening
