Safe water is a foundation of health, yet 1 in 4 people in the world still lack access to safe drinking water. Thank you, Matt Damon and @Water, for over three decades of leadership and action to expand access to clean and safe water for communities in need. I couldn’t agree…Mostrar mais

ርሑስ በዓል ሓዱሽ ዓመት! መልካም አዲስ አመት! Baga Bara Haaraa Geessan! Saman wanaagsan! Happy New Year!

I was deeply honoured and humbled to receive the Order of #TimorLeste from President @JoseRamosHorta1, and accept it on behalf of all my @WHO colleagues and health workers around the world. Together, for #HealthForAll! #RC79

I met #India’s Health Minister @JPNadda and congratulated him on the country’s impressive health gains, particularly in maternal and child health and the fight against noncommunicable diseases. Through 160,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, India is bringing screening for hypertension…Mostrar mais

Over the past few days, I was in #TimorLeste for the @WHOSEARO Regional Committee. The health challenges before us are great, but so are our achievements, including the elimination of #trachoma as a public health problem across the entire region. But our work continues. I made…Mostrar mais

Yesterday in Dili, @WHOSEARO Health Ministers, delegates and community members came together to Walk the Talk for #HealthForAll on the sidelines of #RC79. Health starts with the choices we make every day: being physically active, eating a healthy diet, and avoiding tobacco and u…Mostrar mais

Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of President @SuluhuSamia’s husband, Hafidh Ameir. My heartfelt condolences to the President and her family during this very difficult time. On behalf of @WHO, we stand with them in sympathy and sorrow as they mourn their loss.

Congratulations, #Thailand, for eliminating #rubella: www.who.int/southeastasia/news/detail/05-0... My thanks to all the health workers, volunteers, partners, communities and the government for decad…Mostrar mais

Investing in health workers delivers results and advances #HealthForAll. Across the WHO South-East Asia Region, the number of doctors, nurses and midwives relative to the population has increased by about 70% since 2014, and nearly all Member States now exceed WHO's health workfo…Mostrar mais

In every country in the @WHOSEARO Region, there are successes to celebrate and challenges to confront. I congratulate Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Timor-Leste on achieving disease elimination milestones. I also commend Bangladesh and Nepal for expanding HPV vaccination; India fo…Mostrar mais

My opening remarks at 79th session of the @WHOSEARO Regional Committee. #RC79

My congratulations to health workers, the government and communities in #Bhutan on becoming the first country in the @WHOSEARO region to eliminate dog-transmitted #rabies: www.who.int/news/item/04-09-2026-who-valid...…Mostrar mais

My remarks at the @WHOSEARO Regional Committee inauguration. #RC79

Just arrived in Dili, #TimorLeste, alongside President @JoseRamosHorta1, and Health Ministers from across the region for the @WHOSEARO Regional Committee meeting. Together, we will review the successes and challenges across the region to deliver #HealthForAll. #RC79

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In #Gaza, the humanitarian emergency continues to deepen, with public health risks growing as winter approaches and most people remain displaced in overcrowded tented camps. The already overwhelmed health system cannot withstand additional surges in disease and illness. The bes…Mostrar mais

I congratulate #TimorLeste government, health workers and communities on eliminating #trachoma. By combining sound planning, careful field investigation and modern surveillance, they have shown how science and strong health systems can protect people from preventable blindness:

When medically necessary, caesarean sections can make the difference between life and death for mothers and babies. But even though caesarean sections have become very safe in many parts of the world, they remain complex medical interventions, with risks and a recovery that can…Mostrar mais

In the fight against the #Ebola epidemic in the #DRC, we have made a lot of progress, but it’s not enough, and we still face major challenges. Earning and keeping community trust and community ownership are key to changing the trajectory of the epidemic. My latest update on the…Mostrar mais

Ghazal is one of five child patients from #Gaza whose medical evacuation to Belgium and Romania was supported by @WHO last Monday. Since October 2023, 13,285 patients, including 6285 children have been medically evacuated from Gaza to receive treatment abroad. We thank 🇧🇪 an…Mostrar mais

The #Ebola epidemic in the #DRC is already the second-largest on record, and the fastest-moving we have ever seen. Today we passed 6000 reported cases and almost 3000 deaths. The epidemic now affects 60 health zones across six provinces, making this an extremely complex emergenc…Mostrar mais

Too often factors beyond a person's control influence decisions about their bodies, health and futures. World Sexual Health Month starts today and we call on everyone to #StandWithScience and help us promote how evidence has improved people's lives through advancing sexual and r…Mostrar mais

Sad days for the @WHO family, with the sudden passing of Dr Vasee Moorthy. Vasee joined WHO in 2009 and made a major contribution to advancing the Organization’s work on clinical trials, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Most recently, he was leading the R&D Bluep…Mostrar mais

Health threats do not respect borders. From disease outbreaks and humanitarian crises to climate-related shocks, countries are increasingly confronted with risks that no nation can tackle alone. At the first meeting of the States Parties Committee for implementation of the Inter…Mostrar mais

I welcome the designation of the Global Harmonization Centre in the Republic of Korea as a new @WHO Collaborating Centre for health products regulatory system strengthening and training. By bringing together WHO’s global mandate and standards with Korea’s regulatory expertise,…Mostrar mais

.@WHO is scaling up its response to #Nepal's flood emergency further, releasing US$150,000 in immediate funding, with additional resources expected to be released as needs assessments continue. Within hours of the disaster striking, WHO deployed emergency supplies, including int…Mostrar mais

Last week, @WHO supported the evacuation of 106 patients - including 19 children, along with 132 companions, from the Gaza Strip via the Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings. Since October 2023, a total of 13,237 patients - 6276 of them being children - and 16,406 companions, have…Mostrar mais

I congratulate #Uganda’s government, and all involved in the response, for passing the 42 day monitoring period with no cases of #Ebola. With a focus on preparedness, increased surveillance to find potential cases in health facilities and communities, and careful management of…Mostrar mais

Around the world, people are rejecting divisive and dangerous politics. We can – and must – build on that. Gordon Brown www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug...

Responding to the flash flood and mudslide in bordering Nepal-China, @WHONepal has mobilized and dispatched essential emergency medical supplies, including medicines and multipurpose tents to support continued delivery of health services. Our office there is working closely wit…Mostrar mais

Congratulations #Mozambique for reaching a major milestone in strengthening the regulation of medicines and imported vaccines. Its national regulatory authority, Autoridade Nacional Reguladora de Medicamentos de Moçambique is now recognized by @WHO for reaching WHO Maturity Leve…Mostrar mais

Following the extension of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern for the #Ebola Bundibugyo virus outbreak on 18 August, I am issuing updated temporary recommendations under the International Health Regulations for DRC, neighbouring countries and all other countries…Mostrar mais

My remarks at the @WHOAFRO Regional Committee #RC76

At the 5th @AfricaCDC Regional Ministerial Steering Committee Meeting for Southern Africa, I welcomed the region's progress in improving health outcomes and strengthening health security. As development assistance declines, now is the time to accelerate Africa's journey towards…Mostrar mais

LIVE from #Namibia: My remarks on advancing health security and sovereignty in Southern Africa

The #Ebola outbreak in #DRC remains a public health emergency of international concern, following the advice of today’s @WHO Emergency Committee meeting. We call for the cooperation of all governments and all partners, working together as one, to scale up efforts even further, a…Mostrar mais

Productive discussion with the President of Central African Republic President, @FA_Touadera. I thanked him for his leadership and hosting the @com_cemac ministerial meeting on the cross-border measures needed to protect populations in Africa against the outbreak of the Bundibugy…Mostrar mais

Strong country leadership is essential to achieving #HealthForAll. That's why @WHO is building its new WHO Representative (WR) Talent Pipeline to identify and prepare the next generation of public health leaders to serve as WHO's most senior representatives at country level: careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail...…Mostrar mais

Strong country leadership is essential to achieving #HealthForAll. That's why @WHO is building its new WHO Representative (WR) Talent Pipeline to identify and prepare the next generation of public health leaders to serve as WHO's most senior representatives at country level: careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail...…Mostrar mais

I thank Central African Republic President @FA_Touadera for bringing regional neigbours, @WHO and other partners together to bolster cross-border coordination to prevent the spread of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. During the High-level Cross…Mostrar mais

Holding the tiny hands of my grandchildren on our weekend walk, I deeply enjoy watching them marvel at the simplest things. It fills my heart, but also turns my thoughts to our world. My deepest wish is for true world peace, so that all children can grow up in a safe, fair and lo…Mostrar mais

Deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck Flores, #Indonesia, claiming lives and causing widespread damage. @WHO is closely coordinating with the health authorities and national emergency medical teams have been deployed for immediate medical relief and emergency…Mostrar mais

My thanks to @wellcometrust for their contribution of $3 million to strengthen the #Ebola response in the #DRC, by integrating information from communities’ experience, understanding and behaviours in the outbreak : www.who.int/news/item/11-08-2026-strengthe...Mostrar mais

Even amid a challenging #Ebola outbreak in the #DRC, science can move rapidly and responsibly when we work together. Here is a quick update on the ongoing Bundibugyo vaccine and treatment candidate trials ⬇️ We are working with partners to accelerate this critical research.

Delighted to mark International #YouthDay with members of the @WHOYouthCouncil in a dynamic discussion on solutions to advance global health. The creativity, passion, and commitment shown by these young leaders was truly inspiring. I encouraged them to keep broadening their skil…Mostrar mais

Today’s #Ebola update, on the situation and challenges of the response in the #DRC ⬇️

Happy #YouthDay! Young people are among the healthiest members of society, yet they face distinct health challenges, from mental health conditions and loneliness to violence and road traffic crashes. Their health and wellbeing are essential to achieving #HealthForAll.

LIVE: Media briefing on #Ebola and other global health issues

My heartfelt condolences to those who have lost loved ones in the deadly earthquake in #Colombia. While search and rescue efforts are underway, the health priorities are to treat the injured, ensure essential health services are maintained in the affected areas, and assessing th…Mostrar mais

Every parent wants to keep their children safe, and vaccines are among the most powerful tools for doing that, making deadly diseases preventable. @WHO is concerned that recent changes to US immunization policy are not aligned with decades of evidence that show when children ar…Mostrar mais