WHO tobacco trends report: 1 in 5 adults still addicted to tobacco. A new global report shows the # tobacco users has dropped from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion in 2024. www.who.int/news/item/06...

New recommendations aim to end preventable deaths from postpartum haemorrhage, the leading cause of maternal mortality. Earlier detection and faster intervention could save tens of thousands of lives every year. #PublicHealth, #MaternalHealth www.who.int/news/item/05...

Latest report release on antibacterial agents in clinical and preclinical development, and on diagnostics that are already available or in the pipeline. "But the pipeline of new treatments & diagnostics is insufficient to tackle... drug-resistant bacterial infections." www.who.int/news/item/02...

Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts over 1 billion people at risk. But only 28% of low-income countries report having the recommended hypertension medicines. www.who.int/news/item/23...

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EU renews support for Universal Health Coverage Partnership. The EU and WHO will focus on building resilient, equitable, and people-centred health systems. #publichealth www.who.int/news/item/22...

Cholera kills more people for second consecutive year, while prevention and treatment are available. #Cholera #PublicHealth www.who.int/news/item/12...

Did you know cholera still kills thousands every year? And outbreaks are rising, even in countries that hadn’t seen it in decades? Dr Kate Albertion tells how #cholera is preventable and treatable. www.who.int/podcasts/epi...

JUST IN: Apple announces AirPods Pro 3 for $249 with new language translation feature. If two people are talking in different languages, it uses AI (Apple Intelligence) to translate different languages, into their language.

WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments. #PublicHealth #medicines www.who.int/news/item/05...

Over 1 billion people are living with mental health conditions. BUT health services require an urgent scale-up! #PublicHealth #MentalHealth www.who.int/news/item/02...

1 in 4; or 2.1 billion people globally; still lack access to safe drinking water. 3.4 billion people still lack safely managed sanitation, including 354 million who practice open defecation (ie no toilets). #PublicHealth www.who.int/news/item/26...

Worker productivity drops by 2–3% for every degree above 20°C. And daytime temperatures of more than 40°C and even above 50°C are becoming increasingly common. www.who.int/news/item/22...

Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza. More than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine, marked by widespread starvation, destitution and preventable deaths. www.who.int/news/item/22...

Donors making a difference on cholera. The story shines light on the vital role that WHO’s donors and partners have in sustaining lifesaving actions amid the serious financial constraints at World Health Organization. #cholera #PublicHealth www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Donors making a difference on cholera. The story shines light on the vital role that WHO’s donors and partners have in sustaining lifesaving actions amid the serious financial constraints at World Health Organization. #cholera #PublicHealth www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Free @who.int courses to enhance newborn and child health. #PublicHealth See more here: www.who.int/news/item/14...

Questions about vaccines? "Vaccines Explained" is a series of illustrated articles that describe how vaccines work, how they’re developed and distributed and how their safety is carefully monitored. -Curated by ‪@who.int‬ #PublichHealth www.who.int/teams/immuni...

Kenya eliminates sleeping sickness! 🇰🇪 is the 10th country to reach this important milestone. Sleeping sickness is the second neglected tropical disease to be eliminated in Kenya: the country was certified free of Guinea worm disease in 2018. #PublicHealth www.who.int/news/item/08...

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Investing in breastfeeding is an investment in the future, yet only 48% of infants under 6 months are exclusively breastfed – well below the target of 60% by 2030. #PublicHealth 🛟 www.who.int/news/item/04...

Did you know that the air you breathe can harm your brain, and increase your risk for dementia, anxiety and depression? Around the world 🌎, 9 out of 10 people breathe air that does not meet WHO's recommended air quality standards. #PublicHealth www.who.int/podcasts/epi...

304 million people are living withhepatitis B and C which silently cause liver damage and cancer. However, they are preventable, treatable, and, in the case of hepatitis C, curable. #PublicHealth www.who.int/campaigns/wo...

Timor-Leste certified malaria-free. #PublicHealth www.who.int/news/item/24...

Senegal eliminates trachoma! Senegal implemented the WHO-recommended SAFE strategy to eliminate trachoma with the support of partners, reaching 2.8 million people who needed them across 24 districts. #PublicHealth www.who.int/news/item/15...

The UN warns that a fuel shortage in Gaza has reached critical levels. Fuel is the backbone of survival in Gaza. It powers hospitals, water systems, sanitation networks, ambulances, and every aspect of humanitarian operations. www.who.int/news/item/12...

New report on AI use in traditional medicine. AI is ushering in a transformative era for traditional medicine. An era where centuries-old healing systems are enhanced by cutting-edge technologies to deliver safe, personalized, effective & accessible care. www.who.int/news/item/11...

Tracker on water, sanitation and hygiene in health-care facilities, shows progress across 107 countries. #PublicHealth 🛟 www.who.int/news/item/09...

New website on cholera control. The Global Task Force on Cholera Control, brings together 50+ NGOs, academic institutions and UN agencies & is hosted by WHO, has launched a new website. The tool has access to the latest info & guidance on cholera control & elimination. www.who.int/news/item/07...

WHO welcomes IMF support to Jordan for pandemic preparedness and response. #PublicHealth 🛟😷🧪 www.who.int/news/item/04...

On 25 June, the WHO concluded its 36-hour nuclear emergency exercise organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The exercise was part of IAEA’s Level 3 Convention Exercise (ConvEx-3), the highest & most complex level of its emergency exercises. #PublicHealth www.who.int/news/item/03...

Suriname malaria-free! Suriname became the first country in the Amazon region to receive malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization. #malaria #PublicHealth 🛟 www.who.int/news/item/30...

Social connection linked to improved health and reduced risk of early death. Report reveals that 1 in 6 people worldwide is affected by loneliness, with significant impacts on health and well-being. Loneliness is linked to 100 deaths every hour— 871000+ deaths per yr. www.who.int/news/item/30...

The WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens, published its report on the origins of the virus responsible for COVID-19. The report concludes “the evidence…suggests zoonotic spillover…either directly from bats or through an intermediate host.” www.who.int/news/item/27...

Tobacco control efforts protect 6.1 billion people. #PublicHealth🛟🩺 www.who.int/news/item/23...

Today, over 1 billion people, about 1 in 8 globally, are refugees or migrants, driven by war, conflict, disasters, environmental degradation or economic instability. Stories on World Refugee Day from 🇪🇹, 🇭🇹, 🇲🇹, 🇳🇪, 🇳🇬, 🇸🇴 of how WHO, donors & partners made a difference. www.who.int/news-room/fe...

Driving innovation to make the world safer from health threats_ the WHO Berlin Hub. WHO is developing new tools and innovative partnerships to boost countries’ defenses against future pandemics, including real-time threat detection and genomic analysis of viruses. www.who.int/news/item/17...

Give blood, give hope: together we save lives. On 14 June, the world celebrates World Blood Donor Day, a global tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors who give others a second chance at life. www.who.int/campaigns/wo...

Spain strengthens global health leadership with increased support to WHO. The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation and WHO signed a new agreement and contribution of €5.25 million today. www.who.int/news/item/13...

Following the 4th meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024, held on 5 June 2025, the DG of WHO is issuing a revised set of temporary recommendations for mpox. www.who.int/news/item/09...

World Food Safety Day- 7 June 2025. 1.6 million people get sick every day due to unsafe food. US$ 110 billion is the annual economic burden of foodborne diseases in low- and middle-income countries. www.who.int/campaigns/wo...

Neglected Tropical Diseases further Neglected Due to Funding Cuts. The recent withdrawal of funding by the US from NTD projects jeopardizes the success of 19 years of investment in the global effort to eliminate NTDs. Funding withdrawal has already delayed 47 campaigns. www.who.int/news/item/04...

One Year in Detention: Heads of United Nations agencies renew Demand for Release of Staff Detained in northern Yemen. As of today, 23 UN and five international nongovernmental organizations personnel remain arbitrarily detained. www.who.int/news/item/03...

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Fighting cholera in the front lines of Angola’s hardest hit provinces. More than 18 000 Angolans have been affected by the current cholera outbreak, declared in late January 2025. www.afro.who.int/countries/an...

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New Recommendations to Protect Infants from Respiratory Syncytial Virus Every year, RSV causes about 100 000 deaths and over 3.6 million hospitalizations in children under 5 worldwide. Recommendations are for: a maternal vaccine and a long-acting monoclonal antibody www.who.int/news/item/30...

Appealing flavours, but hidden dangers. Shameless manipulation of children, for industry profit. Every day, tobacco & nicotine industries use carefully engineered products and deceptive tactics to hook a new users and keep existing ones. -World No Tobacco Day www.who.int/campaigns/wo...

Privileged to be part of the World Health Assembly. Exciting to play a small role in promoting the Investment Round at this critical juncture for WHO. Switzerland announced 80 million US$ contribution to WHO, a powerful signal of trust & commitment to #GlobalHealth. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

A Strategic partnership to drive impact and strengthen health systems in Africa. #PublicHealth www.who.int/news/item/24...