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17 Mar

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LIVE with @DrTedros, @MazzucatoM & @clarewenham at the @LSEpublicevents on the human and economic value of health in the era of #COVID19 pscp.tv/w/cyCVtjI2MTAy…

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"The #COVID19 pandemic has exposed and exploited the gaps in our health systems and the inequalities of our societies. It has overwhelmed health systems in even the world’s strongest economies"-@DrTedros

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"In some public debate, the response to the #COVID19 pandemic has been framed as a choice between health and the economy. But that’s a false choice. We do not have to choose between lives and livelihoods"-@DrTedros

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16 Mar

Second-hand smoke is dangerous, especially for babies & children. It contributes to many serious health conditions including

🚨 breathing difficulties
🚨 infections
🚨 sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

👉bit.ly/3bPZTTJ #NoTobacco #NewbornHealth

Tobacco use or exposure to second-hand smoke during pregnancy increases the risk of

🛑 birth defects
🛑 stillbirths
🛑 preterm births
🛑 infant deaths

👉bit.ly/3tnQGIb #NoTobacco #NewbornHealth

✅ Smoke-free policies
✅ Smoke-free public places
✅ Smoke-free homes

help babies 👶 & children 👦👧 survive and thrive.

Here’s how 👉bit.ly/3tnQGIb #NoTobacco #NewbornHealth

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@WHO

16 Mar

Newborns need close contact with parents, especially mothers, after birth.

However, in many countries, if #COVID19 infections are confirmed or suspected, newborn 👶 are separated from their mothers, ↗️ risk of death & complications.

🆕 research:
👉 bit.ly/3cycZ7y

Keeping women & babies together could save more than 125,000 👶 lives.

For babies born preterm or at low birthweight, kangaroo mother care (early, prolonged skin-to-skin contact with a parent & exclusive breastfeeding 🤱) is particularly critical.

👉 bit.ly/3cycZ7y

Among infants 👶 born preterm or at low birthweight, kangaroo mother care 🤱 has been shown to:
↘️ infant deaths by as much as 4⃣0⃣%
↘️ hypothermia by more than 7⃣0⃣%
↘️ severe infections by 6⃣5⃣%

👉 bit.ly/3cycZ7y

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@WHO

15 Mar

@DrTedros

Media briefing on #COVID19 with @DrTedros pscp.tv/w/cx40fzI2MTAy…

@DrTedros

"The world may have forgotten #Syria, but WHO has not. We continue to work on the ground with our partners to deliver services and supplies, protect public health and to support a network of more than 1700 health facilities"-@DrTedros #Syria10

@DrTedros

"The conflict has brought a once highly-effective health system to its knees. But tragically, it’s not an isolated example"-@DrTedros #Syria10

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12 Mar

WHO today listed the #COVID19 vaccine developed by Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), for emergency use in all countries and for COVAX roll-out bit.ly/2OIy0nE

The #COVID19 vaccine from Janssen is the first to be listed by WHO as a single dose regimen, which should facilitate vaccination logistics in all countries bit.ly/2OIy0nE

The emergency use listing procedure assesses the suitability of novel health products during public health emergencies - to make 💊,💉 & 🧪 available as rapidly as possible to address the emergency, while adhering to stringent criteria of safety, efficacy & quality.

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12 Mar

@DrTedros

Media briefing on #COVID19 with @DrTedros pscp.tv/w/cxo5SjI2MTAy…

@DrTedros

"As countries roll out #COVID19 vaccines, WHO is continuing to keep a close 👀 on their safety.
WHO is aware that some countries have suspended the use of AstraZeneca vaccines, based on reports of 🩸 clots in some people who received doses of the vaccine from 2 batches"-@DrTedros

@EMA_News

"This measure was taken as a precaution while a full investigation is finalised. It's important to note that the @EMA_News has said there is no indication of a link between the vaccine & 🩸 clots & that it can continue to be used while its investigation is ongoing"-@DrTedros

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