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#ClimateChange affects all of us. But children, older adults, pregnant women, Indigenous Peoples, and many vulnerable communities face the greatest risks. The positive side? Solutions exist. Investing in cleaner air, safer cities, and stronger food and water systems can help create healthier lives for all bit.ly/WHOatCOP31 #COP31

What happens to our health when trust in science breaks down? Our everyday health is compromised. Science needs people to shape it, question it, engage with it. So, join the Together for Science and Health movement to help advance: - Science that answers the needs of society - Science-informed policy - Clear, trusted science communication Learn more: bit.ly/4k7hcU7 #StandWithScience

Climate change is making us sick. 🤧 🦠 Malnutrition, mental health risks, and rise in diseases are made worse by #ClimateChange ⚖️ Communities least responsible for climate change bear the heaviest burden of its impacts, including health risks 📣 But there is good news! Climate action can improve health and save lives. ✨ By investing in clean air, clean energy and sustainable transport, we can protect the planet and our health More on #COP31 bit.ly/WHOatCOP31

Medicines safety starts with you and me. Whether you’re a patient, healthcare professional, regulator, or company, we all have the power to make medicines safer bit.ly/4ktzgYr #MedSafetyWeek

Climate change and our health are connected. If the planet is in peril, so are our lives, our well-being, and our progress. But there’s a way out and it is backed by science. Here are 6 climate-health actions to bookmark. Let’s be optimists and build a safer future for all. Let’s act now.

Medicines can cause side effects. You can help prevent them by taking your medicines as instructed. Take your medicines in the right dose, at the right time, and in the right way bit.ly/4ktzgYr #MedSafetyWeek

#FlashbackFriday: When @DrTedros met @ENHYPEN in Seoul to thank them for supporting our blood donation campaign 🩸 Got weekend plans? Here's an idea: #GiveBlood 🆎🅰️🅱️🅾️ One donation could save up to 3 lives youtube.com/shorts/vPjuPVgUn… #ENHYPEN #BloodDonation

You may never have heard of them, but for 1.41 billion people, action against neglected tropical diseases is still needed. Some diseases, like sleeping sickness, are on track towards elimination. Others are rising. Dengue cases hit a record high in 2024. The new WHO report shows where the world stands and what it will take to finish the job. bit.ly/4A8y2Xi

Itchy skin? Burning eyes? Sleepless nights? Awkward spots? Not all side effects are obvious. They can range from a skin rash, headache or upset stomach to changes in sleep, mood or other unexpected symptoms. Some side effects appear soon after starting a medicine; others may develop after prolonged use, a change in dose, taking several medicines together or even after treatment has stopped. If your medicine is making you feel worse, tell your doctor! Help make medicines safer for everyone! bit.ly/4ktzgYr #MedSafetyWeek

28% of adolescent girls report no active days in the previous week, compared with 22% of boys. Only 11% of girls report seven active days, versus 17% of boys. This gap is not about girls’ interests or ability. Safer spaces, inclusive sport and recreation, and supportive school environments can help remove the barriers holding girls back. 🔗 bit.ly/4sG1L7r

The ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus has taken a devastating toll on people’s lives and health, claiming over 5000 lives. Supporting the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s health response, WHO and partners are working to advance vaccine research, treatments and medicines that can improve care and save lives. WHO expert groups have recommended adding two candidate vaccines to the ongoing Tumaini clinical trial in the DRC, marking a milestone in protecting people against Bundibugyo virus. Here’s how science is driving the search for solutions in the face of a crisis. Learn more: bit.ly/4zrtWtn

One in four adolescents worldwide are not active enough. That is around 240 million young people aged 11–17, who are not getting 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on any single day of the last week. Only 14% reported being active on all seven days. Every young person deserves opportunities to move, play and thrive. 🔗 bit.ly/4sG1L7r

63 countries had eliminated at least one neglected tropical disease (NTD) by June 2026, while the number of people requiring treatment and care fell to 1.41 billion in 2024. But progress remains uneven. Dengue cases have reached record levels, deaths from vector-borne NTDs are rising, and the world is off track to eradicate yaws. The burden continues to fall hardest on the world’s poorest and most vulnerable communities. What will it take to accelerate progress? And what else does the latest report reveal? Find out here: bit.ly/4zkFDSC

Countries around the world are facing record-breaking climate shocks, negatively impacting health systems and economies. Those affected are often least responsible for climate change. Learn how climate-health actions promote fairness and equity: bit.ly/4A8LPgm

Every action you take to prevent #influenza and #COVID19 can help protect not only yourself, but also your patients, colleagues, loved ones, and community. As a health worker, your choices can make a difference far beyond yourself. Take action to protect against influenza and COVID-19 and help protect those who count on you.

Save lives. Protect our planet. Power economies. Investing in just 6 climate-health actions could deliver 24× in economic returns for every US$1 invested. That’s action that pays for people and the planet. 💰 These actions could unlock trillions of dollars in benefits by saving lives, preventing disease, cutting healthcare costs, protecting forests, reducing emissions, and boosting economic productivity. Browse here and learn what those 6 actions are: bit.ly/4A8LPgm

Older adults, people with chronic conditions, pregnant women, and young children are at higher risk of severe disease and death from #influenza and #COVID19. Simple actions can make a big difference in keeping you and your loved ones safe this season.