Petra Hongell
@petrajoel.bsky.social
Communication Officer at World Health Organization
Moderator • Communicator • Idealist
Talks about UN, health, climate, equity.
Views are my own.
🇫🇮🇸🇪🇸🇳🇧🇪🇺🇳
Let's connect!
Moderator • Communicator • Idealist
Talks about UN, health, climate, equity.
Views are my own.
🇫🇮🇸🇪🇸🇳🇧🇪🇺🇳
Let's connect!
One of the perks of the #biking commute in #Copenhagen: the occasionally stunning views.
Giant moon over the lakes this evening. And with a bike, you can just stop, take a moment, and admire the beauty of it all.
💙
Giant moon over the lakes this evening. And with a bike, you can just stop, take a moment, and admire the beauty of it all.
💙
November 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
One of the perks of the #biking commute in #Copenhagen: the occasionally stunning views.
Giant moon over the lakes this evening. And with a bike, you can just stop, take a moment, and admire the beauty of it all.
💙
Giant moon over the lakes this evening. And with a bike, you can just stop, take a moment, and admire the beauty of it all.
💙
WHOs European Programme of Work #EPW2 is now officially adopted at #RC75CPH — a roadmap for a healthier Europe, achieved together with 53 Member States and partners.
5 priorities. 2 cross-cutting initiatives. 1 shared vision.
Read more:
🔗 bit.ly/3CYBM5F
5 priorities. 2 cross-cutting initiatives. 1 shared vision.
Read more:
🔗 bit.ly/3CYBM5F
October 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
WHOs European Programme of Work #EPW2 is now officially adopted at #RC75CPH — a roadmap for a healthier Europe, achieved together with 53 Member States and partners.
5 priorities. 2 cross-cutting initiatives. 1 shared vision.
Read more:
🔗 bit.ly/3CYBM5F
5 priorities. 2 cross-cutting initiatives. 1 shared vision.
Read more:
🔗 bit.ly/3CYBM5F
📢NEW REPORT📢 1 in 3 doctors and nurses report #depression and 1 in 10 experience passive suicidal thoughts.
Read the full #MeNDsurvey report on the #MentalHealth of doctors and nurses here👇
iris.who.int/items/7324bf...
@cibersam.bsky.social @efnnma.bsky.social @who.int
#WMHD
Read the full #MeNDsurvey report on the #MentalHealth of doctors and nurses here👇
iris.who.int/items/7324bf...
@cibersam.bsky.social @efnnma.bsky.social @who.int
#WMHD
October 10, 2025 at 7:47 AM
📢NEW REPORT📢 1 in 3 doctors and nurses report #depression and 1 in 10 experience passive suicidal thoughts.
Read the full #MeNDsurvey report on the #MentalHealth of doctors and nurses here👇
iris.who.int/items/7324bf...
@cibersam.bsky.social @efnnma.bsky.social @who.int
#WMHD
Read the full #MeNDsurvey report on the #MentalHealth of doctors and nurses here👇
iris.who.int/items/7324bf...
@cibersam.bsky.social @efnnma.bsky.social @who.int
#WMHD
Today is World Mental Health Day!
#WHO/Europe has launched the largest ever survey of the mental health and well-being of doctors and nurses in the EU27, + Iceland & Norway.
🔴 Watch LIVE as we kick off at 09:00 CEST with the report launch and its key findings
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nmCb3U
#WHO/Europe has launched the largest ever survey of the mental health and well-being of doctors and nurses in the EU27, + Iceland & Norway.
🔴 Watch LIVE as we kick off at 09:00 CEST with the report launch and its key findings
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nmCb3U
October 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Today is World Mental Health Day!
#WHO/Europe has launched the largest ever survey of the mental health and well-being of doctors and nurses in the EU27, + Iceland & Norway.
🔴 Watch LIVE as we kick off at 09:00 CEST with the report launch and its key findings
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nmCb3U
#WHO/Europe has launched the largest ever survey of the mental health and well-being of doctors and nurses in the EU27, + Iceland & Norway.
🔴 Watch LIVE as we kick off at 09:00 CEST with the report launch and its key findings
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nmCb3U
We're on - join us!
🌍3ʳᵈ hearing of the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health #PECCH 🌍
Meet today’s expert speakers!
🔗 For more information and to register: bit.ly/4nEsj5k
#ClimateAction #Health #EuroClimateHealthCommission #PECCH
@who.int
🌍3ʳᵈ hearing of the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health #PECCH 🌍
Meet today’s expert speakers!
🔗 For more information and to register: bit.ly/4nEsj5k
#ClimateAction #Health #EuroClimateHealthCommission #PECCH
@who.int
October 2, 2025 at 7:13 AM
We're on - join us!
🌍3ʳᵈ hearing of the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health #PECCH 🌍
Meet today’s expert speakers!
🔗 For more information and to register: bit.ly/4nEsj5k
#ClimateAction #Health #EuroClimateHealthCommission #PECCH
@who.int
🌍3ʳᵈ hearing of the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health #PECCH 🌍
Meet today’s expert speakers!
🔗 For more information and to register: bit.ly/4nEsj5k
#ClimateAction #Health #EuroClimateHealthCommission #PECCH
@who.int
Meeting #JaneGoodall back in 2017 was an unforgettable experience, and my mum's book from 1972 got her signature in it.
She wasn't impressed by its age and had little patience for small talk. She had a single focus: protecting this earth and its earthlings.
Thank you.
www.bbc.com/news/live/c9...
She wasn't impressed by its age and had little patience for small talk. She had a single focus: protecting this earth and its earthlings.
Thank you.
www.bbc.com/news/live/c9...
October 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Meeting #JaneGoodall back in 2017 was an unforgettable experience, and my mum's book from 1972 got her signature in it.
She wasn't impressed by its age and had little patience for small talk. She had a single focus: protecting this earth and its earthlings.
Thank you.
www.bbc.com/news/live/c9...
She wasn't impressed by its age and had little patience for small talk. She had a single focus: protecting this earth and its earthlings.
Thank you.
www.bbc.com/news/live/c9...
How does the #ClimateCrisis affect our health?
🔥 Heatwaves
🦟 Rising disease threats
💧 Water & sanitation at risk
🧠 Mental health affected
Every single aspect of our lives is impacted by our changing climate.
Robb Butler, WHO/Europe's Special Envoy on Climate and Health, recaps 👇
@who.int
🔥 Heatwaves
🦟 Rising disease threats
💧 Water & sanitation at risk
🧠 Mental health affected
Every single aspect of our lives is impacted by our changing climate.
Robb Butler, WHO/Europe's Special Envoy on Climate and Health, recaps 👇
@who.int
June 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
How does the #ClimateCrisis affect our health?
🔥 Heatwaves
🦟 Rising disease threats
💧 Water & sanitation at risk
🧠 Mental health affected
Every single aspect of our lives is impacted by our changing climate.
Robb Butler, WHO/Europe's Special Envoy on Climate and Health, recaps 👇
@who.int
🔥 Heatwaves
🦟 Rising disease threats
💧 Water & sanitation at risk
🧠 Mental health affected
Every single aspect of our lives is impacted by our changing climate.
Robb Butler, WHO/Europe's Special Envoy on Climate and Health, recaps 👇
@who.int
🛑Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death and disability in the European Region, with more than 62 000 people killed and a further 892 000 people seriously injured each year.
🚴♀️WHO estimates 30% of these are pedestrians and cyclists.
#MakeCyclingSafe
#RoadSafety
🚴♀️WHO estimates 30% of these are pedestrians and cyclists.
#MakeCyclingSafe
#RoadSafety
May 12, 2025 at 6:36 AM
🛑Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death and disability in the European Region, with more than 62 000 people killed and a further 892 000 people seriously injured each year.
🚴♀️WHO estimates 30% of these are pedestrians and cyclists.
#MakeCyclingSafe
#RoadSafety
🚴♀️WHO estimates 30% of these are pedestrians and cyclists.
#MakeCyclingSafe
#RoadSafety
"Today, the UN Charter, international law, humanitarian law, the territorial integrity of states, all these principles are being put into question. There is one thing I can assure you of: these principles are not for sale.”
- #UN SecGen Antonio Guterres,
@ #UNcity in Copenhagen
- #UN SecGen Antonio Guterres,
@ #UNcity in Copenhagen
May 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Today marks 3 years of full-scale war in #Ukraine, during which @who.int has documented 2,254+ attacks on health facilities.
In 55 days of 2025, there have been 42 attacks, causing 12 injuries and 3 deaths.
WHO continues to work with local authorities on recovery, response and reform.
#NotATarget
In 55 days of 2025, there have been 42 attacks, causing 12 injuries and 3 deaths.
WHO continues to work with local authorities on recovery, response and reform.
#NotATarget
February 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Today marks 3 years of full-scale war in #Ukraine, during which @who.int has documented 2,254+ attacks on health facilities.
In 55 days of 2025, there have been 42 attacks, causing 12 injuries and 3 deaths.
WHO continues to work with local authorities on recovery, response and reform.
#NotATarget
In 55 days of 2025, there have been 42 attacks, causing 12 injuries and 3 deaths.
WHO continues to work with local authorities on recovery, response and reform.
#NotATarget
January 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Spotted this. Can't resist sharing further.
This about sums it up for anyone who is unclear about arm positions. Won't use any names.
#ArmPositions
Spotted this. Can't resist sharing further.
This about sums it up for anyone who is unclear about arm positions. Won't use any names.
#ArmPositions
January 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Spotted this. Can't resist sharing further.
This about sums it up for anyone who is unclear about arm positions. Won't use any names.
#ArmPositions
Spotted this. Can't resist sharing further.
This about sums it up for anyone who is unclear about arm positions. Won't use any names.
#ArmPositions
What is the Human metapneumovirus #hMPV, and how does it spread? What are the symptoms?
Check out @who.int Q&A (and beware of false and misleading information on various social media platforms).
👉 www.who.int/news-room/qu...
Check out @who.int Q&A (and beware of false and misleading information on various social media platforms).
👉 www.who.int/news-room/qu...
January 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
What is the Human metapneumovirus #hMPV, and how does it spread? What are the symptoms?
Check out @who.int Q&A (and beware of false and misleading information on various social media platforms).
👉 www.who.int/news-room/qu...
Check out @who.int Q&A (and beware of false and misleading information on various social media platforms).
👉 www.who.int/news-room/qu...
There may have been a time when smoking was considered cool.
Now it's time to say goodbye to #fireworks.
For our
🌬air
💚health
⛑️safety
🌱environment
🐱🐶🐴🦢 pets and wildlife
There are so many better ways to say #HappyNewYear.
#BanFireworks #ProtectHealth
Now it's time to say goodbye to #fireworks.
For our
🌬air
💚health
⛑️safety
🌱environment
🐱🐶🐴🦢 pets and wildlife
There are so many better ways to say #HappyNewYear.
#BanFireworks #ProtectHealth
December 30, 2024 at 9:49 PM
There may have been a time when smoking was considered cool.
Now it's time to say goodbye to #fireworks.
For our
🌬air
💚health
⛑️safety
🌱environment
🐱🐶🐴🦢 pets and wildlife
There are so many better ways to say #HappyNewYear.
#BanFireworks #ProtectHealth
Now it's time to say goodbye to #fireworks.
For our
🌬air
💚health
⛑️safety
🌱environment
🐱🐶🐴🦢 pets and wildlife
There are so many better ways to say #HappyNewYear.
#BanFireworks #ProtectHealth
His account during the panel discussion after Chris Martin's incredible and harrowing documentary left no one untouched.
Today, my heart goes out to him, and all people of 🇸🇾 who want nothing but #peace.
(Tip: the 📽 on Marie Colvin, Paul Conroy and Wael is available on most streaming platforms.)
Today, my heart goes out to him, and all people of 🇸🇾 who want nothing but #peace.
(Tip: the 📽 on Marie Colvin, Paul Conroy and Wael is available on most streaming platforms.)
December 8, 2024 at 11:04 AM
His account during the panel discussion after Chris Martin's incredible and harrowing documentary left no one untouched.
Today, my heart goes out to him, and all people of 🇸🇾 who want nothing but #peace.
(Tip: the 📽 on Marie Colvin, Paul Conroy and Wael is available on most streaming platforms.)
Today, my heart goes out to him, and all people of 🇸🇾 who want nothing but #peace.
(Tip: the 📽 on Marie Colvin, Paul Conroy and Wael is available on most streaming platforms.)
History is unfolding before our very eyes.🇸🇾
A few years back I screened #UnderTheWire and met Wael, citizen journalist and fixer for Marie Colvin.
Rarely have I met such an incredibly courageous person, and rarely has a room fallen so silent as during his testimonial.
🧵
#Syria #Freedom
A few years back I screened #UnderTheWire and met Wael, citizen journalist and fixer for Marie Colvin.
Rarely have I met such an incredibly courageous person, and rarely has a room fallen so silent as during his testimonial.
🧵
#Syria #Freedom
December 8, 2024 at 10:50 AM
History is unfolding before our very eyes.🇸🇾
A few years back I screened #UnderTheWire and met Wael, citizen journalist and fixer for Marie Colvin.
Rarely have I met such an incredibly courageous person, and rarely has a room fallen so silent as during his testimonial.
🧵
#Syria #Freedom
A few years back I screened #UnderTheWire and met Wael, citizen journalist and fixer for Marie Colvin.
Rarely have I met such an incredibly courageous person, and rarely has a room fallen so silent as during his testimonial.
🧵
#Syria #Freedom
What keeps you up at night?
#WHO Regional Director Dr Hans Kluge talks #health, #well-being, #mentalhealth and #peace with #UN
@melissafleming.bsky.social in her excellent podcast.
"The most urgent medicine is peace".
▶️ bit.ly/4fY3can
#WHO Regional Director Dr Hans Kluge talks #health, #well-being, #mentalhealth and #peace with #UN
@melissafleming.bsky.social in her excellent podcast.
"The most urgent medicine is peace".
▶️ bit.ly/4fY3can
December 7, 2024 at 6:23 PM
What keeps you up at night?
#WHO Regional Director Dr Hans Kluge talks #health, #well-being, #mentalhealth and #peace with #UN
@melissafleming.bsky.social in her excellent podcast.
"The most urgent medicine is peace".
▶️ bit.ly/4fY3can
#WHO Regional Director Dr Hans Kluge talks #health, #well-being, #mentalhealth and #peace with #UN
@melissafleming.bsky.social in her excellent podcast.
"The most urgent medicine is peace".
▶️ bit.ly/4fY3can
Next on my streaming list of 📽 to watch ⬇️ #BuyNow
#TextileIndustry
#Plastic
#Waste
#Pollution
#Climate
@unep.org
#TextileIndustry
#Plastic
#Waste
#Pollution
#Climate
@unep.org
December 6, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Next on my streaming list of 📽 to watch ⬇️ #BuyNow
#TextileIndustry
#Plastic
#Waste
#Pollution
#Climate
@unep.org
#TextileIndustry
#Plastic
#Waste
#Pollution
#Climate
@unep.org
Beautiful #Malmö 🇸🇪! Here's a city that makes itself accessible, creating events & activities for people old and young - and for free.
❄️From #Lucia concerts to ice-skating rinks with no entrance fees, where you can borrow equipment free of charge... this is how you boost #equity and #community.
❄️From #Lucia concerts to ice-skating rinks with no entrance fees, where you can borrow equipment free of charge... this is how you boost #equity and #community.
November 30, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Beautiful #Malmö 🇸🇪! Here's a city that makes itself accessible, creating events & activities for people old and young - and for free.
❄️From #Lucia concerts to ice-skating rinks with no entrance fees, where you can borrow equipment free of charge... this is how you boost #equity and #community.
❄️From #Lucia concerts to ice-skating rinks with no entrance fees, where you can borrow equipment free of charge... this is how you boost #equity and #community.
#BlackFriday - a great day to #BuyNothing at all! Instead,
⬇️ Reduce
👕 Reuse
♻️ Recycle
📱Call a loved one
🏃♀️ Go for a run
🌱 Plant a tree
#CircularEconomy
#Health #PlasticsTreaty
#Pollution #Waste
@unep.bsky.social
@who.int @ec.europa.eu
⬇️ Reduce
👕 Reuse
♻️ Recycle
📱Call a loved one
🏃♀️ Go for a run
🌱 Plant a tree
#CircularEconomy
#Health #PlasticsTreaty
#Pollution #Waste
@unep.bsky.social
@who.int @ec.europa.eu
November 29, 2024 at 7:18 PM
#BlackFriday - a great day to #BuyNothing at all! Instead,
⬇️ Reduce
👕 Reuse
♻️ Recycle
📱Call a loved one
🏃♀️ Go for a run
🌱 Plant a tree
#CircularEconomy
#Health #PlasticsTreaty
#Pollution #Waste
@unep.bsky.social
@who.int @ec.europa.eu
⬇️ Reduce
👕 Reuse
♻️ Recycle
📱Call a loved one
🏃♀️ Go for a run
🌱 Plant a tree
#CircularEconomy
#Health #PlasticsTreaty
#Pollution #Waste
@unep.bsky.social
@who.int @ec.europa.eu
November 25, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Hosting the #WHO/Europe stand during the conference was such a pleasure, again.
The discussions, questions, thoughts, insights and shared moments of laughter with participants, colleagues and friends constitute an energy boost that will carry us all far into next year and beyond.
#HealthForAll
The discussions, questions, thoughts, insights and shared moments of laughter with participants, colleagues and friends constitute an energy boost that will carry us all far into next year and beyond.
#HealthForAll
November 18, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Hosting the #WHO/Europe stand during the conference was such a pleasure, again.
The discussions, questions, thoughts, insights and shared moments of laughter with participants, colleagues and friends constitute an energy boost that will carry us all far into next year and beyond.
#HealthForAll
The discussions, questions, thoughts, insights and shared moments of laughter with participants, colleagues and friends constitute an energy boost that will carry us all far into next year and beyond.
#HealthForAll
It was such an important session with incredible panelists Charlotte Marchandise, Charles Agyemang, Nataliia PIven, Arjan van der Star.
Together, they de-mystified health leadership, unpacked career steps and shared practical tips on
✔️overfull inbox
✔️imposter syndrome
✔️career paths
✔️well-being
Together, they de-mystified health leadership, unpacked career steps and shared practical tips on
✔️overfull inbox
✔️imposter syndrome
✔️career paths
✔️well-being
November 18, 2024 at 2:30 PM
It was such an important session with incredible panelists Charlotte Marchandise, Charles Agyemang, Nataliia PIven, Arjan van der Star.
Together, they de-mystified health leadership, unpacked career steps and shared practical tips on
✔️overfull inbox
✔️imposter syndrome
✔️career paths
✔️well-being
Together, they de-mystified health leadership, unpacked career steps and shared practical tips on
✔️overfull inbox
✔️imposter syndrome
✔️career paths
✔️well-being
🌟 It’s a wrap! 🌟
#EPH2024 once again convened great minds around an incredible range of topics, rich discussions and knowledge exchange that will shape the future of public health! 🚀
Such a pleasure to moderate the symposium "The Making of a Public Health Leader: Unveiling Leadership Journeys”
#EPH2024 once again convened great minds around an incredible range of topics, rich discussions and knowledge exchange that will shape the future of public health! 🚀
Such a pleasure to moderate the symposium "The Making of a Public Health Leader: Unveiling Leadership Journeys”
November 18, 2024 at 2:30 PM
🌟 It’s a wrap! 🌟
#EPH2024 once again convened great minds around an incredible range of topics, rich discussions and knowledge exchange that will shape the future of public health! 🚀
Such a pleasure to moderate the symposium "The Making of a Public Health Leader: Unveiling Leadership Journeys”
#EPH2024 once again convened great minds around an incredible range of topics, rich discussions and knowledge exchange that will shape the future of public health! 🚀
Such a pleasure to moderate the symposium "The Making of a Public Health Leader: Unveiling Leadership Journeys”