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Behind every healthy community is a health worker. Let's stand by them. #StandWithScience, #TogetherForHealth

Behind every healthy community is a health worker. Let's stand by them. #StandWithScience, #TogetherForHealth

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Online violence doesn't leave physical bruises, but it does cause mental scars. It’s a continuation of offline abuse; amplified by anonymity and reach. Millions of women, girls, and adolescents face harassment, stalking, and threats in digital spaces meant for connection. Let’s change that 🔒 Block and report abuse 🗣️ Speak up and support survivors 🫶 Post with empathy and respect Violence has no place: online or offline. Open the door to online safety #EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Days

Online violence doesn't leave physical bruises, but it does cause mental scars. It’s a continuation of offline abuse; amplified by anonymity and reach. Millions of women, girls, and adolescents face harassment, stalking, and threats in digital spaces meant for connection. Let’s change that 🔒 Block and report abuse 🗣️ Speak up and support survivors 🫶 Post with empathy and respect Violence has no place: online or offline. Open the door to online safety #EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Days

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Tobacco control is working.🌍 But we're still 50 million users away from our 2025 target. That's 50 million too many lives at risk.💔 Policy works. Let's not stop now. Read the report: #TobaccoExposed #NoTobacco

Tobacco control is working.🌍 But we're still 50 million users away from our 2025 target. That's 50 million too many lives at risk.💔 Policy works. Let's not stop now. Read the report: #TobaccoExposed #NoTobacco

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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 regulations for nicotine pouches. The industry is exploiting every gap. It's time to expose them. #TobaccoExposed

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 regulations for nicotine pouches. The industry is exploiting every gap. It's time to expose them. #TobaccoExposed

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The first phase of the #polio vaccination campaign in central #Gaza has successfully concluded. 🔹 181 429 children under 10 years vaccinated 🔹 148 064 children between 2-10 years received vitamin A supplements 8 health facilities in the area will continue to provide polio vaccines for families who hadn't managed to bring their children so far. The second phase of vaccination campaign kicks off tomorrow in southern Gaza! ❤️💙 Despite the shadows of war and dire conditions, parents, vaccinators, health workers, and health partners came together to ensure we #EndPolio. It's time now for peace.

The first phase of the #polio vaccination campaign in central #Gaza has successfully concluded. 🔹 181 429 children under 10 years vaccinated 🔹 148 064 children between 2-10 years received vitamin A supplements 8 health facilities in the area will continue to provide polio vaccines for families who hadn't managed to bring their children so far. The second phase of vaccination campaign kicks off tomorrow in southern Gaza! ❤️💙 Despite the shadows of war and dire conditions, parents, vaccinators, health workers, and health partners came together to ensure we #EndPolio. It's time now for peace.

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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 manipulation and addiction. It’s time to expose their web of lies. Manipulation stops here. Quitting is possible. Start now! 🔗 #TobaccoExposed

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 manipulation and addiction. It’s time to expose their web of lies. Manipulation stops here. Quitting is possible. Start now! 🔗 #TobaccoExposed

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It is World #HealthWorker Week! 🧑‍⚕️Doctors 🧑‍⚕️Nurses 🧑‍⚕️Care workers 🧑‍⚕️Technicians 🧑‍⚕️Pharmacists 🧑‍⚕️Midwives & many others are working tirelessly to keep us safe & healthy. We must invest & protect the health workforce to ensure #HealthForAll.

It is World #HealthWorker Week! 🧑‍⚕️Doctors 🧑‍⚕️Nurses 🧑‍⚕️Care workers 🧑‍⚕️Technicians 🧑‍⚕️Pharmacists 🧑‍⚕️Midwives & many others are working tirelessly to keep us safe & healthy. We must invest & protect the health workforce to ensure #HealthForAll.

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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 drops 🫁 2–12 weeks, your lung function improves ❤️ In 1 year, heart disease risk is cut in half You can overcome addiction. Help is available, quit today! 👉 #TobaccoExposed #WHO #WorldHealthOrganization

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 drops 🫁 2–12 weeks, your lung function improves ❤️ In 1 year, heart disease risk is cut in half You can overcome addiction. Help is available, quit today! 👉 #TobaccoExposed #WHO #WorldHealthOrganization

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The 79th World Health Assembly is underway and the energy inside the Palais des Nations tells the whole story. 🌍 Day 1 of #WHA79 brought together ministers, negotiators, advocates, and experts in the corridors of United Nations Geneva — each conversation a reminder of what’s at stake and what’s possible when the world chooses to act together. Follow along this week. 🔗

The 79th World Health Assembly is underway and the energy inside the Palais des Nations tells the whole story. 🌍 Day 1 of #WHA79 brought together ministers, negotiators, advocates, and experts in the corridors of United Nations Geneva — each conversation a reminder of what’s at stake and what’s possible when the world chooses to act together. Follow along this week. 🔗

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Move. Your. Body. It doesn’t matter how you move or how fit you are. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, Every Move Counts. #BeActive!

Move. Your. Body. It doesn’t matter how you move or how fit you are. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, Every Move Counts. #BeActive!

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Not all violence leaves a mark. Emotional abuse: humiliation, threats, and control can shatter self-worth and mental health. 👀 Learn the signs 📊 Support better data ❤️‍🩹 Believe survivors 🗣️ Speak up: it is never “just words” There’s no excuse for violence. Let’s end the silence. Open the door to emotional and mental-well-being #EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Days

Not all violence leaves a mark. Emotional abuse: humiliation, threats, and control can shatter self-worth and mental health. 👀 Learn the signs 📊 Support better data ❤️‍🩹 Believe survivors 🗣️ Speak up: it is never “just words” There’s no excuse for violence. Let’s end the silence. Open the door to emotional and mental-well-being #EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Days

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It’s the International Day to #ENDviolence against Women. No matter what she 👠 wears 🎓 does 🧕🏽 believes 👄 says No matter who she is or where she lives There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls

It’s the International Day to #ENDviolence against Women. No matter what she 👠 wears 🎓 does 🧕🏽 believes 👄 says No matter who she is or where she lives There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls

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We are calling on all health professionals to join us and unite for climate and health. ☎️ Answer the #ClimateAction call! Add your voice 👉 #COP28 #HealthForAll

We are calling on all health professionals to join us and unite for climate and health. ☎️ Answer the #ClimateAction call! Add your voice 👉 #COP28 #HealthForAll

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Leave the Dark Side and be a Jedi: #CommitToQuit. QUIT, not switch. Because vaping, shisha and heated tobacco products harm your health too. #MayThe4thBeWithYou!

Leave the Dark Side and be a Jedi: #CommitToQuit. QUIT, not switch. Because vaping, shisha and heated tobacco products harm your health too. #MayThe4thBeWithYou!

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It's World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day (COPD) Smoking is the leading cause of #COPD – a disease which kills over 3 million people every year. Quit smoking and breathe freely for a healthy future. ⬇️

It's World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day (COPD) Smoking is the leading cause of #COPD – a disease which kills over 3 million people every year. Quit smoking and breathe freely for a healthy future. ⬇️

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It’s #WorldChildrensDay. Every child deserves a long and healthy life and that includes a right to: 🩺 Health 🍴 Nutritious food to eat 🌳 Safe, clean and secure environments ✏️ Education and early learning 🧸 Protection from harm #HealthForAll

It’s #WorldChildrensDay. Every child deserves a long and healthy life and that includes a right to: 🩺 Health 🍴 Nutritious food to eat 🌳 Safe, clean and secure environments ✏️ Education and early learning 🧸 Protection from harm #HealthForAll

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A crisis within crises. Violence against women spikes during conflicts and disasters. No emergency should strip away safety or dignity. ❤️‍🩹 Include survivor-centred services in every humanitarian response 🏥 Support women-led organizations 🕊️ Advocate for protection and peace Safety is a human right, even in conflicts. There’s no excuse for violence. Open the door to peace, protection and prevention

A crisis within crises. Violence against women spikes during conflicts and disasters. No emergency should strip away safety or dignity. ❤️‍🩹 Include survivor-centred services in every humanitarian response 🏥 Support women-led organizations 🕊️ Advocate for protection and peace Safety is a human right, even in conflicts. There’s no excuse for violence. Open the door to peace, protection and prevention

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Violence doesn’t end with age. Women aged 60+ also face partner violence. Too often, it turns into control, neglect, or isolation from others. 🗣️ Speak out ❤️‍🩹 Provide age-inclusive, survivor-centred care 📊 Include older women in data, policy, and services There’s no age limit to safety and dignity. Open the door to dignity, equality and inclusion #EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Days

Violence doesn’t end with age. Women aged 60+ also face partner violence. Too often, it turns into control, neglect, or isolation from others. 🗣️ Speak out ❤️‍🩹 Provide age-inclusive, survivor-centred care 📊 Include older women in data, policy, and services There’s no age limit to safety and dignity. Open the door to dignity, equality and inclusion #EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Days

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Smoking increases the risk of type 2 #diabetes by 30-40%. 🚭 Quit now and save yourself from future pain. ✅

Smoking increases the risk of type 2 #diabetes by 30-40%. 🚭 Quit now and save yourself from future pain. ✅

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Violence at home is never “private”. Violence from an intimate partner is the most common form - often endured in silence. This is preventable. ❤️‍🩹 Believe survivors 💞 Connect them to services 👦 Teach boys respect and equality 🏥 Provide survivor-centred services There’s no excuse for violence. Open the door to prevention and accountability #EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Days

Violence at home is never “private”. Violence from an intimate partner is the most common form - often endured in silence. This is preventable. ❤️‍🩹 Believe survivors 💞 Connect them to services 👦 Teach boys respect and equality 🏥 Provide survivor-centred services There’s no excuse for violence. Open the door to prevention and accountability #EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Days

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