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Both allies and adversaries of the United States on Monday used an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to voice opposition to the audacious U.S. military operation in Venezuela that captured leader Nicolás Maduro.
https://to.pbs.org/3Lwhtko
U.S. allies and adversaries alike use UN meeting to critique Venezuela intervention
Before the U.N.'s most powerful body, countries critiqued — if sometimes obliquely — President Donald Trump's intervention in the South American country and his recent comments signaling the possibili...
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January 6, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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WHO adds GLP-1 drugs for diabetes, others to essential medicines list reut.rs/45PsEfr
WHO adds GLP-1 drugs for diabetes, others to essential medicines list
The World Health Organization has added GLP-1 drugs to treat diabetes to its essential medicines list alongside treatments for cystic fibrosis and cancer, and said it hopes this will help improve global access to the costly drugs.
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September 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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The first report from the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again Commission, released last week, appears to be rife with errors, including some studies that don’t exist.
Trump administration’s MAHA report on children’s health filled with flawed references, including some studies that don’t exist | CNN
The first report from the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again Commission, released last week, appears to be rife with errors, including some studies that don’t exist.
www.cnn.com
May 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
o-tunga.bsky.social
Pls raise awareness on substandard and falsified medicines! Here is my chat w/ Oksana Pyzik, Fight the Fakes Alliance; Rutendo Kuwana, WHO; and Dr Obaidullah, Pakistan, revealing governance challenges & big business interference. People need medicines they can trust. youtu.be/j4WTHwx17J4
#ASKWHO All about fighting falsified medicines
YouTube video by World Health Organization (WHO)
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May 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Great curtainraiser #WHA78 6 key issues to watch at the 78th World Health Assembly www.devex.com/news/6-key-i...
6 key issues to watch at the 78th World Health Assembly
At one of the biggest gatherings in global health, countries are expected to adopt a treaty to help the world prevent and be better prepared for pandemics, and determine the future of WHO.
www.devex.com
May 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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who.int
Trust forms the impact of #vaccines! 🌟
“WHO is a scientific organization. We are committed to following evidence and using evidence for policy and programme decisions."
Dr. Kate O Brien explains how vaccines are developed using gold-standard processes.
#VaccinesWork!
May 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Promising new antibiotic is one of first viable #gonorrhea drug candidates since 1990s. Rates of the sexually transmitted infection are rising globally, including in Canada, by Jennifer Yang www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com #STIs
Promising new antibiotic is one of first viable gonorrhea drug candidates since 1990s
Rates of the sexually transmitted infection are rising globally, including in Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com
April 15, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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roojinhabibi.org
WHO's rapid assessment of the health system disruptions in March-April 2025 as a result of ODA cuts. What a sobering press release.
Countries are already experiencing significant health system disruptions – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) issues warning on health service disruptions reported in 70% of its surveyed country offices as a result of sudden suspensions and reductions in official developmen...
www.who.int
April 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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srdfrench.bsky.social
My review of Anthony Duncan and Michel Janssen’s excellent two volume history of quantum mechanics is now out in the (belated) latest issue of the British Journal for the History of Science:

www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

#physics
#philsci
#histsci
Charting the hybrid architectural style of quantum theory | The British Journal for the History of Science | Cambridge Core
Charting the hybrid architectural style of quantum theory - Volume 57 Issue 3
www.cambridge.org
April 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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ramonalvarado.bsky.social
TL;DR? We should be cautious about where we replace humans with AI in science.

#philtech #philsci #AI
April 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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bettycjung.bsky.social
March 14, 2025. World Health Organization
#COVID19DeathsCumulative
7,090,776 ‎+517
increase on previous 7 days
Reported COVID-19 deaths
World, 7 days to 23 February 2025
{https://data.who.int/dashboards/covid19/deaths?n=o}
March 15, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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maryshine.bsky.social
WHAT IS #misinformation?
AND WHO DECIDES?
-by "Thinking Is Power" with Melanie Trecek-King

💡Be sure & check out Thinking is Power's WWW site too! 👇
thinkingispower.com

Video 👇
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What is misinformation? And who decides?
YouTube video by Thinking Is Power with Melanie Trecek-King
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February 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
o-tunga.bsky.social
Looked for and found the intw with David Spiegelhalter on communicating statistics. The point about chasing #trust vs being trustworthy gives ideas on where we need to put our efforts when we want to achieve high impact #globalhealth #communication #advocacy💡

open.spotify.com/episode/5xZe...
David Spiegelhalter on Communicating Statistics
Social Science Bites · Episode
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February 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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In the age of social media we are exposed to every personal opinion maximised. Many opinions are based on self-centred and limited views. #philsky #communication
February 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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d-macphee.bsky.social
“LLMs aren’t going away. Our students will use them (our students are using them). Our colleagues will use them (our colleagues are using them). We need, therefore, to figure out what we ought to think, and what we ought to do, about them”
#GenAI 🧪
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Three books to sum up where we’re at with “AI” tools for writing
Here’s an interesting thing about “AI”* writing tools (ChatGPT and the like, better called LLMs for “large language models”): there’s an enormous amount written about them, and yet little of it is …
scientistseessquirrel.wordpress.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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bittelmethis.bsky.social
"What the world needs now is love, sweet love."

Check out this amazing "love grant" opportunity via the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center (and shared with me by the amazing Katherine Reynolds Lewis)!

🧪❤️

ggsc.berkeley.edu/what_we_do/m...
Spreading Love Through the Media: Request for Proposals
ggsc.berkeley.edu
February 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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#medsky #Science
who.int WHO @who.int · Feb 11
Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.

Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Marie Curie, Physicist and chemist.
February 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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who.int WHO @who.int · Feb 6
The WHO’s Executive Board, which meets twice a year to support the World Health Assembly, is currently in session to tackle pressing global health issues.

✨Follow the updates live: bit.ly/4glQLo5

⬇️ Here are some topics under discussion: bit.ly/3CulcKZ
Health emergencies WHO serves people in emergency situations, such as disease outbreaks, disasters, and conflicts, wherever they may occur. In 2024, WHO provided aid to millions of people facing health emergencies in 87 countries and territories - including Gaza, Haiti, Sudan and Ukraine. WHO works with 900 partners across the world, coordinating the health emergency response on the ground. Climate-related health emergencies are increasing, accounting for 56% of all public health emergencies in Africa from 2001 to 2021. Environmental health Environmental factors, including chemicals, waste and pollution caused approximately 13.7 million deaths in 2016. Simple measures to reduce exposure to lead and other harmful substances, such as highly hazardous pesticides and mercury, can save lives and improve health. WHO's Global Chemicals and Health Network, which includes over 80 countries, facilitates data exchange on chemical pollution, thereby protecting more communities from its dangerous effects. Maternal and newborn health Tragically, l woman dies every 2 minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth, mostly from preventable causes. Additionally, millions of women suffer lasting health problems after birth, but often struggle to access quality care and support. WHO is working to strengthen health services during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period, focusing on ensuring high quality, respectful care for every pregnant woman and mother. With WHO assistance, 55 countries are developing acceleration plans to improve survival for women and babies around the world. Maternal and newborn health will be the focus of World Health Day 2025. Health for All Half of the world's population lacks access to essential health services and billions more face financial hardship because of healthcare costs. A significant barrier is the insufficient implementation of health policies that support robust primary health care systems and financial protection. The Universal Health Coverage Partnership, a collaboration between WHO and donors, assists ministries of health in 125 countries in reforming and strengthening health policies, reaching a population of over 3 billion people.
February 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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subletteweather.com
With America’s CDC compromised, you can find solid information from the World Health Organization.

www.who.int
World Health Organization (WHO)
The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.
www.who.int
February 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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UNICEF and the World Health Organization warned back in July of 2024 that low immunization coverage was “already driving measles outbreaks.”
www.thewhig.com/opinion/immu...
Immunization keeps children safe
In the age of disinformation and misinformation, many people have forgotten an irrefutable fact: childhood immunizations save lives.
www.thewhig.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:11 AM
o-tunga.bsky.social
Sharing with this platform that WHO Board is in session and it's open for all to watch! It's countries representing people talking about our common business that is: saving, protecting lives!

📢 Follow the #EB156 LIVE: bit.ly/4glQLo5
WHO Executive Board, 156th session
The 156th session of the WHO Executive Board take place on 3–11 February 2025.
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February 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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#ProudToBeWHO thank you to all of you supporters out there.
who.int WHO @who.int · Jan 24
#HealthForAll

For everyone. Everywhere.
Black text on white background. It reads: With you, for you. WHO remains committed to health for all.
January 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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RFK Jr confirmation hearing with Senate Finance scheduled for Wednesday at 10AM

www.finance.senate.gov/ranking-memb...
Crapo Announces HHS Secretary Nomination Hearing | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
Crapo Announces HHS Secretary Nomination Hearing
www.finance.senate.gov
January 22, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Press Release: Leaving the WHO is a Threat to US Security
“The United States withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) poses significant risks to public health, national security, and global stability.”
www.cugh.org/blog/press-r...
Press Release: Leaving the WHO is a Threat to US Security: the US needs the WHO - Consortium of Universities for Global Health
Press Release on the US leaving the WHO.
www.cugh.org
January 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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politico.eu
Germany will try to persuade the US to remain in the World Health Organization, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said today.
Germany will try tempt Trump into WHO U-turn
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw from the World Health Organization.
www.politico.eu
January 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM