#ASKWHO: All about Menopause

#ASKWHO: All about Menopause

Join our #AskWHO live today on social media! 📣 Topic: All About #Menopause 🕚 Time: 03.00PM CET 📱 Where: WHO on Voante, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube Tune in and send us your questions using #AskWHO!

Ever smiled through a hot flush in the middle of work? You’re far from alone. Around the world, women speaking up has pushed menopause up the agenda and helped improve care. Those voices are now shaping policies, services and the way we all talk about menopause. Your experience…Mostrar mais

We cannot close gaps we cannot see. Better data on who is affected, and why, helps target non-communicable disease prevention and care where it is needed most. #NCDs #HealthEquity

Prevention and care for noncommunicable diseases should reach everyone, whoever they are and wherever they live. Underserved communities, people living with disability, people who are unemployed and migrants face extra barriers to care. Services designed with them in mind leave f…Mostrar mais

We can't see it, taste it or smell it. But lead hides in everyday things: In paint. In dust. In soil. In water. In some ceramics, cosmetics, medicines, toys and jewelry. Lead poisoning can be stopped: Test for it. Find it. Remove it www.who.int/news/item/15-10-2026-countries...Mostrar mais

Testing and treatment matter — but the best protection is stopping lead exposure before it happens. Stronger standards, safer products, safe recycling and better enforcement can save lives. Prevention is the real solution www.who.int/news/item/15-10-2026-countries...Mostrar mais

The people most at risk often get the least support. Income, education and where you live affect who can prevent, detect and manage cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Closing that gap starts with knowing where it is. Learn more: www.who.int/news/item/20-10-2026-who-repor...Mostrar mais

Once lead enters the body, it can travel through the bloodstream and reach vital organs like the brain, kidneys, liver and bones. Over time, lead can accumulate and damage multiple systems in the body www.who.int/news/item/15-10-2026-countries...Mostrar mais

Unsafe lead-acid battery recycling can contaminate soil, dust and nearby communities. What begins as an environmental hazard can quickly become a serious health threat for children. Safer recycling practices help prevent exposure and protect families www.who.int/news/item/15-10-2026-countries...Mostrar mais

Lead can accumulate in the bones over time and may be released during pregnancy, potentially exposing a developing baby. Preventing lead exposure today helps protect the health and development of the next generation before birth www.who.int/news/item/15-10-2026-countries...Mostrar mais

Kids today may not remember polio, but their grandparents likely do. That’s why @Rotary's Dr Arthur Lavin, founder of @GrandparentsFV, is collecting their stories. Grandparents’ memories teach younger generations what life was like before vaccines protected children from polio,…Mostrar mais

Two drops. Fourteen years. One dream: a polio-free Afghanistan. Campaign after campaign, Rashed Anwari returns to communities across Kabul, navigating harsh weather and long days. His mission is simple: protect children from polio. But his work goes far beyond administering a v…Mostrar mais

Clear water doesn't always mean lead-free water. Lead can enter drinking water through pipes, solder and plumbing fixtures and you can't see, taste or smell it. Preventing exposure starts with identifying where lead is coming from and stopping it at the source www.who.int/news/item/15-10-2026-countries...Mostrar mais

When extreme heat strikes, how many people become ill or die? Too often, the true toll remains invisible. A new global monitoring framework will help countries connect health and heat-exposure data—to support earlier action to protect pregnant women, newborns and children.…Mostrar mais

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Your risk of developing a noncommunicable disease, such as cancer, heart disease or diabetes, is shaped by more than the choices you make. Income, education, gender, age and where you live all affect your health and well-being. New WHO report ➡️ State of inequality: noncommuni…Mostrar mais

Your risk of developing a noncommunicable disease, such as cancer, heart disease or diabetes, is shaped by more than the choices you make. Income, education, gender, age and where you live all affect your health and well-being. New WHO report: State of inequality: noncommunicab…Mostrar mais

Lead is not only dangerous for children. It can also cause heart disease in adults. Lead exposure affects health of people of all ages, which makes prevention everyone’s business www.who.int/news/item/15-10-2026-countries...

In paint. In dust. In soil. In water. In some ceramics, cosmetics, medicines, toys and jewelry. Lead exposure can come from more places than many people realize — which is why awareness must lead to action.

On 20 October 2026, France reported the first documented case of human disease caused by the Shamonda virus. This virus primarily affects animals such as cattle, sheep, goats and horses. WHO is in touch with the French authorities and is closely monitoring the situation. Here i…Mostrar mais

Leprosy is curable, and effective treatment is available. Yet for too many people, the greatest barrier is not the disease itself, but the stigma and discrimination that prevent them from seeking care. Ending leprosy means ending discrimination.

There is no known safe level of lead exposure for children. Even low levels can harm developing brains and have lifelong consequences. The safest exposure is no exposure bit.ly/3TKEwwd

Extreme heat can affect health before a child is even born. Heat exposure during pregnancy has been linked with preterm birth, stillbirth, low birth weight, and other complications. Better monitoring can help health systems identify emerging risks - and protect women during…Mostrar mais

Protect your baby from measles with 2 doses of measles vaccine. 1️⃣ In countries where measles is common, it is vital to give the first dose around 9 months of age; in other countries, at 12-15 months of age. 2️⃣ Give the second dose later in childhood to ensure full protection.…Mostrar mais

Nearly 59 million lives have been saved by the measles vaccine since the year 2000. Let that sink in. 59 million people — because of science.

Experiencing extreme heat during pregnancy is linked to higher risks for babies, including preterm birth, stillbirth, and low birth weight. Pregnant women may also face higher risks of high blood pressure. Children also can become ill during extreme heat. WHO, WMO, UNICEF and…Mostrar mais

Vaccines save lives.

Measles can be fatal. Do you know its symptoms? - Rash that starts on the face and spreads over the body - Fever - Cough - Red and watery eyes - Small white spots inside the cheeks Seek health care if you suspect you or your child has measles.

In paint. In dust. In soil. In water. In some ceramics, cosmetics, medicines, toys and jewelry. Lead exposure can come from more places than many people realize — which is why awareness must lead to action www.who.int/news/item/15-10-2026-countries...Mostrar mais

🔴 LIVE: Opening remarks of Director-General @DrTedros at the 2026 World Bio Summit in Seoul, Republic of Korea www.youtube.com/live/bbQwM3tZKuY

Nigeria has confirmed one imported case of #Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), becoming the fifth country to detect the virus since an outbreak of the disease was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on 15 May 2026. As per th…Mostrar mais

A child may show no obvious symptoms even as lead affects brain development, learning and attention. That is why protecting children means acting early to prevent exposure before harm can occur, not simply detecting it afterward www.who.int/news/item/15-10-2026-countries...Mostrar mais

Miracle teas, magic gummies and “just grin and bear it”. Menopause advice is everywhere, and not all of it deserves your trust. WHO calls for menopause information and care that is grounded in evidence and shaped around women’s own needs, values and preferences. Before you try t…Mostrar mais

Young children explore the world with their hands, their mouths and their bare feet. Lead-contaminated dust and soil can travel from floors and surfaces to little hands and into growing bodies. Protecting children starts by preventing exposure at the source.

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Saying no to the things you love because there’s simply nothing left in the tank? You don’t have to just push through. Many women with bothersome menopause symptoms benefit from information, counselling, treatment or clinical support. If symptoms are getting in the way of your w…Mostrar mais

Hot one minute, freezing the next. Wide awake at 2am, running on empty by 3pm. Brain fog. Sound familiar? Menopause can touch every part of your well-being: physical, emotional, mental and social. Symptoms are different for every woman and can include hot flushes, broken sleep,…Mostrar mais

It's International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Lead exposure was linked to more than 3.5 million deaths globally in 2023, largely from heart disease. The scale of this burden is staggering but it is preventable. We need to move beyond detecting lead exposure after it happe…Mostrar mais

Menopause is a natural stage of life, yet so many of us walk into it without knowing what to expect. In Sweden, a national survey found that one in three women didn’t know enough about menopause as they entered it. The best time to learn the signs is before they show up. Look fo…Mostrar mais

According to a recent survey by @RockefellerFdn and @focaldataHQ, the WHO recorded the highest level of trust among the international institutions assessed. The results point towards sustained support for multilateral cooperation and spotlight that addressing global health risks…Mostrar mais

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No matter where you live, your health matters. WHO will keep working with countries and partners to promote, provide, and protect the health and well-being of every person, everywhere. #StandWithScience

When an outbreak happens, every case found and every chain of transmission interrupted can save lives. New guidance from WHO and @AfricaCDC brings together practical recommendations to help countries detect filovirus outbreaks early, find cases, interrupt transmission and use d…Mostrar mais

Critical health supplies were destroyed when a WHO warehouse in Ukraine was hit in an attack. These supplies were intended for health facilities treating patients every day. From the burnt warehouse, @Chikwe_I, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, explains what…Mostrar mais

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Famine risk is rising across parts of Sudan, warns the IPC (@theIPCinfo).  There are alarming levels of hunger and malnutrition. Conflict, displacement, drought, and lack of aid are pushing communities deeper into crisis. With health care largely out of reach and clean water runn…Mostrar mais

Today’s health challenges are too big for any one organization to solve alone. That’s why WHO is announcing Together for Science & Health — a global movement to turn trusted science into healthier lives for everyone, everywhere. From academia and civil society to governments, p…Mostrar mais