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World Health Organization @WHO.int in the Western #Pacific Region, home to 1.9B people in #Asia & #Oceania.
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"Sustaining #polio-free status in the Region must remain a central pillar, requiring strong leadership, vigilant surveillance systems, and continued commitment with a comprehensive and ongoing strategy." - Dr Huong Thi Giang Tran, WHO Western Pacific
A quote from Dr Huong Thi Giang Tran, Director of Programmes for Disease Control at the WHO Western Pacific Region, which says I wish to sincerely thank all Member States and partners for their commitment towards achieving and maintaining polio-free status...working tirelessly to ensure that polio is no longer a devastating burden on their children and the whole society.
November 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Ending #polio isn’t just a goal, it’s a promise to children everywhere.

Here’s what you need to know and what you can do to #EndPolio. 👇
November 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Today, we celebrate a remarkable milestone: 25 years since the Western Pacific Region was declared free of indigenous wild poliovirus. 👏👏👏
A quote from WHO Regional Director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala that says one shared goal united us: to eradicate poliomyelitis and protect every child from this devastating disease - giving them the chance to live healthy, productive lives.
November 12, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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It's #OneHealthDay.

To protect our health, we must also protect the health of animals, plants and the environment.

The #OneHealth approach brings us all to work together for a healthier world.

One Health helps address crucial health issues of our time. It is a lifestyle, a way of living.
Dots of different colours connected by lines. Text says human health does not exist in a vacuum Line illustrations of humans, animals, plants. Text says it is interlinked with the health of animals and the planet Line illustrations of animals with text that says 75% of new or emerging human diseases have come from animals Illustrations of animals and plants on top of a half-circle with illustrations of windmills, city buildings in the distance, green hills, a road with a red car, trees. Text says to protect our health, we must also protect the health of animals plants and the environment. The One Health approach brings us to work all together for a healthier world
November 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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If you don’t end up ghosted this #Halloween, remember to:

🔹Practice #SafeSex
🔹Use condoms
🔹Look after your sexual health
Halloween illustrations with two white ghosts in the middle. Text says pratice safe sex
November 1, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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Watch out for low-flying bats this #Halloween and keep safe on the road!

#RoadSafety tips:
✅Stay within the speed limit.
✅Wear helmets and seatbelts.
✅Stay focused.
❌No distracted driving.
❌Do not drink and drive. #AlcoholLeavesAMark
Silhouette illustration of an individual with a black hat riding a broomstick. Text says don't drink and drive. Have a safe halloween
October 31, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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#BreastCancer is the most common cancer among women in Samoa. Unfortunately, many women are diagnosed late, but early detection can save lives.

Here are 5️⃣ things every woman in Samoa should know about breast cancer 👇

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

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5 things to know about breast cancer in Samoa
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed every October to raise awareness and knowledge about breast cancer. Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the breast grow uncontrollably and f...
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October 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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From cancer to crashes to violence – alcohol harms reach far beyond the glass.

Watch and share.

#RegulateAlcoholNow
#AlcoholLeavesAMark
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Respiratory viruses, including #flu, are on the rise in northern hemisphere countries in the Western Pacific.

Take protective measures to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Learn more in our latest epidemiological update: bit.ly/4o6bVew
A public health infographic from the World Health Organization, Western Pacific Region, titled ‘Protect yourself and others from respiratory illnesses.’ It lists eight preventive measures with icons: Get the flu shot, cover coughs and sneezes, wash hands with soap, self-isolate if feeling unwell, open windows for fresh air, avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth, avoid close contact with a sick person, and wear a mask if you are sick and need to go out. The bottom text reads ‘Take preventive measures.’ The background is dark blue with white and yellow text.
October 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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It's #WorldFoodDay!

Here are some nutrition tips to guide your daily food choices and help prevent noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart diseases. #BeatNCDs
October 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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It’s #GlobalHandwashingDay!

Clean hands save lives. Let’s all remember the key moments for washing our hands! ✋

Help protect yourself and others from getting sick by washing your hands with soap and running water for at least 40-60 seconds, or using alcohol-based hand rub.
Wash your hands. Protect yourself and others from getting sick. After coughing or sneezing. When caring for the sick. Before, during and after you prepare food. Before eating. After toilet use. When hands are visibly dirty. After handling animals or animal waste
October 15, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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🚫 80 million women & girls in Asia have already suffered.

Health workers must say NO to this harmful practice.

Read joint statement by @unfpa.org, @who.int and partners at #FIGO2025 urging collective action to end the medicalization of female genital mutilation 👉 bit.ly/42ytZFn

#EndFGM
#DoNoHarm
80 million women and girls in Asia have undergone female genital mutilation. This must stop. Do no harm. End FGM
October 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Across the Western Pacific Region & globally, #ClimateChange is no longer a distant worry - it’s an everyday emergency threatening lives and health.

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is a reminder that building climate resilience, including in health systems, saves lives.

#DRRday
43,000 lives lost annually to storms and floods in Asia Pacific. Climate-resilient facilities protect people when it matters most.
October 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Know what to do after an earthquake to protect your health and support others.

#BePrepared
#StaySafe
Line illustrations of what to do to protect your health and support others after an earthquake. Text reads there may be unpredictable aftershocks, landslides and fires, disrupting infrastructure, access to services and deteriorating health conditions. Stay informed by using official sources of information. If your dwelling is unsafe, go to a temporary shelter or stay with acquaintances or family members. If you can, help injured and trapped persons and seek medical attention for them. Don’t move seriously injured persons unless the surroundings are unsafe; seek urgent medical help. Check official sources to locate functional hospitals if you need to access a hospital
October 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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How do you take care of your #MentalHealth after a breast cancer diagnosis?
💟Seek professional help
💟Stay committed to completing your treatment plan
💟Practice stress management techniques
💟Focus on a balanced diet that supports your needs
💟Build a support network
💟Stay physically active if possible
Taking care of your mental health after a breast cancer diagnosis. Seek professional counseling for emotional support. Get physically active for your well-being. Stay committed to completing your treatment for the best chance of recovery. Practice stress management techniques. Focus on a balanced diet. Build a support network.
October 11, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we shine a light on mental health in humanitarian crises.

When homes are lost & families separated, recovery must include #MentalHealth care.

Let’s ensure support is part of every response—before, during & after crisis http://bit.ly/3KBMUcp
October 10, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Are you struggling to cope after a crisis? You’re not alone.

After a disaster, it’s normal to feel:

😟Anxious or sad
😠Irritable or angry
💔Grief over loved ones
🏚️ Distress over loss of home or income

#MentalHealthMatters
Two people talking with a mental health professional. Text says healthy coping after a disaster starts with giving yourself time to adjust, reaching out for support. Social connection is key to recovery.
October 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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It's #WorldSightDay

Prolonged screen or reading times can lead to eye strain, dry eyes, and headaches.

DO take breaks!

Use the 20-20-20 rule to help your eyes:
🖥️ After using a screen for 20 minutes
📏 Look at an object 20 feet away
🕓 For 20 seconds
Infographic titled “Avoid eye strain & headaches – follow the 20-20-20 rule”. It explains: After 20 minutes spent using a screen, look at an object 20 feet (6 metres) away for at least 20 seconds.
October 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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⚕️ Medicalization of female genital mutilation betrays the trust placed in health workers.

It is always harmful.

We stand united to end it.

Read joint call to action from @unfpa.org and partners at #FIGO2025 👉 bit.ly/42ytZFn

#EndFGM #DoNoHarm
Medicalization of female genital mutilation is wrong. This must stop. Do no harm. #ENDFGM
October 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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#Fiji is the place to watch. #RCM76 lands there this October!
From 20 to 24 October 2025, health leaders from across Asia and the Pacific will converge in Nadi to tackle challenges that touch 2.3 billion people across 38 countries.
Seventy-sixth session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for the Western Pacific, 20-24 October 2025, Nadi, Fiji
October 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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What happens when you stop smoking?

#CommitToQuit
When you stop smoking after one year, the risk of coronary disease is half that of a smoker’s. Between 5 to 15 years, stroke risk is reduced to that the non-smoker. After 15 years, the risk of coronary heart disease is that of someone who never smoked.
October 6, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Be aware of common breast cancer symptoms.

Early diagnosis of #BreastCancer generally increases the chances of successful treatment.

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.
Breast cancer warning signs and symptoms Nipple changes Bloody discharge Lump in breast or armpits Change in breast colour Breast or nipple pain
October 3, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Big news for #HealthyAgeing in the Western Pacific!

WHO & Kanagawa Prefecture 🇯🇵 are teaming up to tackle noncommunicable diseases & mental health
challenges linked to ageing.

Together, we're working toward the promise of #SDG3 - the highest attainable standard of #HealthForAll, regardless of age.
WHO Regional Director Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, Kanagawa Prefecture Governor Yuji Kuroiwa, Dr Yoichiro Matsumoto, President of the Global Strategic Centre for ME-BYO, WHO staff and partners at the signing ceremony formalizing plans to address noncommunicable diseases linked to ageing.
October 1, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Know the common symptoms of a heart attack and stroke.

⚠️ If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical care immediately.

#WorldHeartDay
Text that says common symptoms of a heart attack and stroke. Heart attack, pain or discomfort in the centre of the chest, pain or discomfort in the arms, left shoulder, elbows, jaw or back, shortness of breath, vomiting, feeling light-headed or faint, breaking into a cold sweat, becoming pale. Stroke. Weakness/numbness of the face, arm, leg or one side of the body, severe headache with no known cause, fainting or unconsciousness, difficulty in seeing with one or both eyes, confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance and coordination. People experiencing these symptoms should seek medical care immediately.
September 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Our graphic designer is on leave, so we asked the social media manager's kid to make a design for us. 😊

#WorldHeartDay
Drawing of a heart-shaped smiling face in pink and purple colours, with text that says take good care of your heart. Happy World Heart Day!
September 29, 2025 at 5:16 AM