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WHOEspelho@WHO·3d
Don’t be fooled by flavours. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can quickly get you hooked. They also produce tiny particles that can travel deep into your lungs, along with toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde and heavy metals. E-cigarettes can h…
WHOEspelho@WHO·4d
What the industry is hiding about nicotine pouches: ☠️ Addictive: designed to hook you fast 🧪 Toxic: unregulated levels of nicotine ❤️ Increased risk of cardiovascular disease 🧠 Damages brain development No smoke. No smell. No warning. Around 160 countries have NO specific r…
WHOEspelho@WHO·4d
It's #WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚭 Nearly 90% of daily smokers first tried tobacco before they were 18. Every time nicotine feels like it's calming you down, it's actually tightening its grip. Tobacco companies design their products to get young people stuck in a cycle of manipulatio…
WHOEspelho@WHO·4d
Gen Z is outperforming adults in one category, and it's not the one anyone's celebrating. Vaping. Big Tobacco learned something decades ago: hook them young, keep them forever. Vaping isn't a new product. It's the same playbook with better packaging. Governments can fix this.…
WHOEspelho@WHO·5d
Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚭 Almost 60% of tobacco users want to quit. Maybe you're one of them. That’s 750 million people worldwide. With support, you CAN make your wish come true. Quitting tobacco can earn you big wins for your health: ⏱️ In 20 minutes, your heart rate…
WHOEspelho@WHO·5d
Tobacco and nicotine companies deliberately design their products to hook you. Sugars, flavours, and cooling agents all mask the harshness of nicotine so you inhale more, and get addicted faster. But the grip of addiction can be broken. And the benefits are felt almost immedia…
WHOEspelho@WHO·5d
Anyone can drown, no one should. Drowning prevention starts with YOU: 👀 Supervise children & don’t look away when they're near water 🦺 Use safety equipment like life jackets & make sure they’re in place before going out on a boat 🏊‍♂️ Learn to swim, or if you can’t swim, sta…
WHOEspelho@WHO·6d
Brazil helped build one of the world’s strongest tobacco control movements. Now cities like Rio de Janeiro are fighting the next battle: stopping vaping from renormalising nicotine addiction. ➡️Hundreds of inspections. ➡️Stronger laws. ➡️Vape-free public spaces. ➡️Public awar…
WHOEspelho@WHO·6d
As of 27 May, a total of 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths among suspected cases have been reported in the #DRC. As of 29 May, a total of 134 confirmed cases, including nine in Uganda, with 18 deaths among the confirmed cases, have been reported across both countries. This i…
WHOEspelho@WHO·6d
At the age of 26, Laura Brennan passed away from #CervicalCancer, a vaccine-preventable disease. "The HPV vaccine saves lives. It could have saved hers." Bernie and Larry narrate the heartbreaking loss of their daughter. 
 This is their story 👇
WHOEspelho@WHO·6d
Anyone can drown, no one should. Equip yourself & others with safety tips: 🏊‍♂️ Learn to swim 👀 Supervise children 🚫 No alcohol near water 🌧️ Be aware of surroundings 🦺 Use safety equipment
WHOEspelho@WHO·28 de mai.
Latest update on #hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, multi-locations 🔵 As of 27 May, a total of 13 hantavirus cases (11 confirmed and 2 probable cases), including 3 deaths (2 confirmed and 1 probable), have been reported. 📌All confirmed cases are among people w…
WHOEspelho@WHO·28 de mai.
If you're experiencing unusually hot days and nights, here's how you can cool off and stay hydrated.
WHOEspelho@WHO·27 de mai.
Caring for a loved one is one of the most profound things a person can do. But carers are not just a workforce—they deserve care themselves. 🫂 Today’s daily dose.
WHOEspelho@WHO·27 de mai.
👁️ Do PROTECT your eyes! 🕶️🌞 Wearing sunglasses and a brimmed hat outdoors are stylish ways to protect your eyes from UV exposure #UVradiation
WHOEspelho@WHO·25 de mai.
Stroke kills more people than most diseases you hear about daily. It's the world's #2 killer and most cases are preventable. Here's why the resolution on stroke at the World Health Assembly (#WHA79) is a turning point. 👇
WHOEspelho@WHO·25 de mai.
Caring well for older people is about understanding the whole person, from how they feel to where they live. Learn about integrated care and how it helps people live, thrive, and stay independent.
WHOEspelho@WHO·23 de mai.
20+ decisions. 13 resolutions. The 79th World Health Assembly (#WHA79) just set the global health agenda tackling stroke, TB, antimicrobial resistance, liver disease, precision medicine, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, haemophilia, radiation and more. Plus an agreement to…
WHOEspelho@WHO·23 de mai.
"This is the moment for change. This is the opportunity to take the road that leads to sovereignty; the road that leads to solidarity; the road that leads to equity. That is the road down which many countries are now walking – and that is the road that WHO is walking with you, ev…
WHOEspelho@WHO·22 de mai.
The World Health Assembly (#WHA79) has approved a landmark resolution on precision medicine 🧬 Precision medicine uses your health data, from your biology to your genes, to ensure that prevention, diagnosis and treatment you receive is tailored specifically to you.
WHOEspelho@WHO·22 de mai.
On 19 May 2026, @DrTedros convened the first meeting of the International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee regarding the epidemic of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo #DRC and #Uganda Temporary recommendations are issue…
WHOEspelho@WHO·22 de mai.
"Now a brief update on the #hantavirus outbreak among passengers and crew on board the cruise ship MV Hondius. Today, the Netherlands confirmed an additional case among a crew member who disembarked in Tenerife, was repatriated to the Netherlands and has been isolating since the…
WHOEspelho@WHO·22 de mai.
"The #Ebola outbreak in the #DRC is spreading rapidly. Previously, WHO assessed the risk as high at the national and regional levels and low at the global level. We are now revising our risk assessment to very high at the national level, high at the regional level, and low at t…
WHOEspelho@WHO·22 de mai.
📣 Join our press conference, hosted by WHO Director-General @DrTedros, on #ebola, the 79th World Health Assembly #WHA79 and other global health issues. 🗓️ Today at 14.00 CEST (GMT+2) Livestream via WHO X, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube
WHOEspelho@WHO·21 de mai.
Today's #WHA79 Strategic Roundtable will exchange experiences and practical approaches to counter misinformation and disinformation, strengthen information integrity, improve public engagement with evidence-based health information, and reinforce trust in science. More informati…
WHOEspelho@WHO·20 de mai.
Situation report of #Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo #DRC and #Uganda - data as of 18 May 2026: 🔴 A total of 528 suspected cases, including 132 deaths have been reported from both countries. Of the 12 suspected cases rep…
WHOEspelho@WHO·20 de mai.
Today at #WHA79, six exceptional individuals & institutions were presented with the 2026 public health prizes, recognizing their remarkable contributions to #HealthForAll: 🏅 The awards presented include: 🔹Sasakawa Health Prize 🔹United Arab Emirates Health Foundation Prize 🔹S…
WHOEspelho@WHO·20 de mai.
#WHA79: LIVE It takes a village: an integrated and intersectoral response to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health
WHOEspelho@WHO·20 de mai.
"There are several factors that warrant serious concern about the potential for further spread and further deaths. First, beyond the confirmed #Ebola cases, there are almost 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths. We expect those numbers to keep increasing, given the amou…
WHOEspelho@WHO·20 de mai.
"So far, 33 #Ebola cases have been confirmed in the #DRC, in the northern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu, including in the cites of Bunia and Goma – although we know the scale of the epidemic in DRC is much larger. #Uganda has also informed WHO of two confirmed cases in the c…