World Health Organization

Conflicts and crises are putting childhood vaccinations at risk, threatening to undo years of progress. New WHO & UNICEF data shows the number of unvaccinated children in 13 crisis-affected countries rose from 3.6M in 2019 to 5.4M in 2024. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/4kFzSGW

Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. About 73% of Indigenous Peoples live in rural areas, where health can be impacted by weaker health service coverage as well as higher poverty rates. You can help shape the path toward #HealthForAll by contributing to a Global Plan of Action to tackle health inequities & uphold Indigenous Peoples’ right to health. More info 👉bit.ly/44Z9FPc #IndigenousDay

Did you know that drowning is one of the leading causes of death among children aged 1-4 years globally & that someone loses their life to drowning every two minutes? Watch Science in 5 as Dr Caroline Lukaszyk discusses this most under-recognized public health threat. #DrowningPrevention

Every woman and their baby deserves safe, respectful care. Yet, mistreatment during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period remains far too common in many parts of the world. It doesn’t have to be this way. Dignity, equity and respect must be part of every aspect of maternal and newborn care. Learn more 👉bit.ly/4m51yqc #HopefulFutures

The dairy and formula milk industries have created a wide network of unaccountable trade associations, which frequently lobby against policies that support #breastfeeding and protect women’s rights. It’s time to end corporate influence over how we feed our babies and protect their health. #EndExploitativeMarketing Learn more 🔗 http://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/46t2lwq

‘HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT,’ not a privilege. Everyone deserves access to safe, dignified, culturally sensitive & affordable care. #HealthForAll

Claims made by the formula milk industry about their products are often misleading, scientifically unsubstantiated & violating the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. It’s time to #EndExploitativeMarketing and put babies before bottom lines. 🔗 http://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/46t2lwq

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#Hepatitis update you should know: IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization has now classified hepatitis D as carcinogenic to humans, just like hepatitis B & C. ⚠️ It causes liver cancer & only spreads in people already infected with hepatitis B. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4mjGQCY

Work can affect mental health — both positively and negatively. It’s essential to reduce risks to #MentalHealth, and create safe, healthy work environments for all.