Every meal is a chance to protect your family. Over 1.5 million people die from foodborne diseases every year. The burden is real, but so are the solutions. Watch to learn 5 simple ways to reduce the risk of foodborne disease at home, and ensure safer food everywhere. 🆕 WHO e…Mostrar mais

There isn't just one solution to ensure safe food everywhere. We all have a role to play in preventing over 860 million foodborne illnesses and 1.5 million deaths every year. Health, agriculture, animal health and environment sectors need to work together with the public for…Mostrar mais

Sometimes, food can look good and still make you sick. Harmful germs and chemicals can hide in everyday foods such as: 🍗 Meat, seafood, milk and cheese 🥬 Unwashed fruit and vegetables 🐟 Fish and seafood 🌾 Rice and grains 🚰 Drinking water You can reduce your risk of illnes…Mostrar mais

📣 Join our press conference, hosted by @AfricaCDC and WHO principals on the launch of the #Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease Continental Preparedness and Response Plan 📆 Friday 5 June 2026 at 14.00 CEST (GMT+2) Livestream via X, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube.

"If the people of Ituri, #DRC, survive #Ebola only to die from malaria or malnutrition, or pneumonia or diarrheal disease or HIV or diabetes, we have not really helped them. For now, WHO and our partners are committed to ending this outbreak. And when it does end, we will remai…Mostrar mais

"We also need to remember that #Ebola is only one health threat among many that these communities face. One of the things I heard from the community leaders is that they worry that the response to Ebola may take resources away from the health and humanitarian services they rely…Mostrar mais

LIVE: Media briefing on the #Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo Virus with @DrTedros

Today on #WorldBicycleDay, watch the inspiring story of Guo Shaoyu. Guo lost an arm and a leg and chose to cycle the globe, championing inclusion & accessibility for people with disabilities. This is what science and the human spirit can do together.

📣 Join our press conference, hosted by WHO Director-General @DrTedros on #ebola Bundibugyo and other global health issues. 🗓️ Today at 15.00 CEST (GMT+2) Livestream via WHO's X, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube

Bleeding gums? Don’t ignore gum disease. Oral health is part of your overall health. Here’s why.

Protect your kids from measles by ensuring they get two doses of the measles vaccine. Don’t leave health to chance. Check today’s daily dose. #VaccinesWork #TogetherWithScience

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…Mostrar mais

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…Mostrar mais

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…Mostrar mais

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.…Mostrar mais

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…Mostrar mais

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…Mostrar mais

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…Mostrar mais

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…Mostrar mais

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…Mostrar mais

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 👇

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

Live from the #DRC on #Ebola with @DrTedros

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…Mostrar mais

If you're experiencing unusually hot days and nights, here's how you can cool off and stay hydrated.

Measles is highly contagious and can be dangerous. Know the symptoms. And remember:  measles can be prevented through vaccination. #StandWithScience

The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing case numbers, geographic spread, and evidence of ongoing cross-border transmission. Read the current situation report: www.afro.who.int/countries/democratic-repu...Mostrar mais

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.

👁️ Do PROTECT your eyes! 🕶️🌞 Wearing sunglasses and a brimmed hat outdoors are stylish ways to protect your eyes from UV exposure #UVradiation

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. 👇

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.

The 159th session of the Executive Board takes place on 25–26 May 2026. Proceedings can be watched here: www.who.int/about/governance/executive-boa...

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…Mostrar mais

Read the latest Disease outbreak news on Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus - Democratic Republic of the Congo. www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-n...

"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…Mostrar mais

Here's why #HealthForAll matters now more than ever. Voices from the World Health Assembly. #WHA79

The hardest part of culture change isn't starting it. It's protecting it when systems, structures and people around it is being changed. 🎙️ #NoExcuse Episode 37 👉bit.ly/4dFTf1h

Day 6 - last day - of the 79th World Health Assembly #WHA79 will resume at 09h00 CEST (GMT+2) Follow live here bit.ly/43ctEIj Find today’s programme in the Day 6 Journal apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/WHA79/JRN-...

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.

Missed anything today? Read our recap from the World Health Assembly (#WHA79). Follow WHO for the latest on global health. www.who.int/news/item/22-05-2026-seventy-n...

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…Mostrar mais

WHO is vital. Here's why — from the delegates at the 79th World Health Assembly (#WHA79). Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4dCNQI3

"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…Mostrar mais

"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…Mostrar mais

LIVE: Media briefing on #Ebola, #WHA79 and other global health issues with @DrTedros

📣 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

Day 5 of the 79th World Health Assembly #WHA79 will resume at 09h00 CEST (GMT+2) Follow live here bit.ly/43ctEIj Find today’s programme in the Day 5 Journal apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/WHA79/JRN-...

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