My thanks and congratulations to world leaders for showing their strong support for #UNGA political declaration on noncommunicable diseases and mental health: bit.ly/4mH6S2L

Many countries have reduced deaths from heart disease, cancer, lung disease & diabetes over the past decade. However, in 60% of countries, progress is slowing & in some, the number of deaths is actually rising.

The global 2030 target is at risk unless govts ACT NOW! 👉 bit.ly/4pBAcKL #BeatNCDs #UNGA

We’re working around clock in response to the Afghanistan earthquakes. But we need more funding to save more lives.
 
Here's how you can help: crisisrelief.un.org/en/afghanistan

The IHR (2005) State Parties have the right to decide whether or not to adopt & implement the IHR amendments. We regret 🇺🇸 decision to reject the amendments adopted by consensus by the WHA in 2024 —incl. by 🇺🇸, as 🇺🇸 played an active role in developing & negotiating the amendments with other countries.

Cuts to humanitarian aid WILL cost lives.

Disaster-hit communities, women in conflict zones, children threatened by malaria and many others face a future with diminished access to medical care.

Stand in solidarity and keep the conversation going. 📢

🚨 Drastic cuts to global health funding are leaving millions without essential HIV services. Young people, key populations, and marginalized communities are being abandoned. Millions are at risk. Act now, save lives!
Learn more: 🔗 bit.ly/41CDnrD

#ZeroDiscrimination

What started as a grassroots initiative by a WHO staff member has grown into a global movement for health.

Learn more about the #1Dollar1World campaign and get involved.

People have the power 👏
🔗 bit.ly/3QyEuC3

Today is World Anaemia Awareness Day

#Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells is lower than normal.
This means less oxygen than normal is being delivered throughout the body.

Globally, 2 out of 5 pregnant women & young children are affected by anaemia bit.ly/3YIYfL8