One year ago, we asked the world to support the #COVID19 Solidarity Response Fund.

πŸŽ‰THANK YOU!πŸŽ‰

More than 660,000 of you donated nearly USD2⃣5⃣0⃣ million to the global COVID-19 response. πŸ‘‰bit.ly/2OSYG59
The funds have been used to provide millions of frontline workers around the 🌎🌍🌏 with

πŸ₯Ό vital personal protective equipment
πŸ’Š medical supplies
🧰 testing kits

πŸ‘‰bit.ly/2OSYG59 #COVID19
Over the last year, your contributions through the #COVID19 Solidarity Response Fund helped

βœ… fight misinformation
βœ… speed up research on vaccines, tests & treatments
βœ… protect vulnerable people

and many more πŸ‘‰bit.ly/2OSYG59
We’ve made progress, but challenges remain. An additional USD1.96 billion is still needed in 2021 to fight #COVID19.

More than 60% of those contributions will support access to COVID-19 tools including diagnostics, treatments & vaccines.πŸ‘‰bit.ly/2OSYG59

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More from @WHO

17 Mar
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…
"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
"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)

πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3bPZTTJ #NoTobacco #NewbornHealth
Tobacco use or exposure to second-hand smoke during pregnancy increases the risk of

πŸ›‘ birth defects
πŸ›‘ stillbirths
πŸ›‘ preterm births
πŸ›‘ infant deaths

πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3tnQGIb #NoTobacco #NewbornHealth Image
βœ… Smoke-free policies
βœ… Smoke-free public places
βœ… Smoke-free homes

help babies πŸ‘Ά & children πŸ‘¦πŸ‘§ survive and thrive.

Here’s how πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3tnQGIb #NoTobacco #NewbornHealth Image
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16 Mar
Newborns need close contact with parents, especially mothers, after birth.

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

πŸ†• research:
πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3cycZ7y Image
Keeping women & babies together could save more than 125,000 πŸ‘Ά 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.

πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3cycZ7y Image
Among infants πŸ‘Ά born preterm or at low birthweight, kangaroo mother care 🀱 has been shown to:
β†˜οΈ infant deaths by as much as 4⃣0⃣%
β†˜οΈ hypothermia by more than 7⃣0⃣%
β†˜οΈ severe infections by 6⃣5⃣%

πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3cycZ7y Image
Read 6 tweets
15 Mar
"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
"The conflict has brought a once highly-effective health system to its knees. But tragically, it’s not an isolated example"-@DrTedros #Syria10
Read 27 tweets
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 Image
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 Image
The emergency use listing procedure assesses the suitability of novel health products during public health emergencies - to make πŸ’Š,πŸ’‰ & πŸ§ͺ available as rapidly as possible to address the emergency, while adhering to stringent criteria of safety, efficacy & quality. Image
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12 Mar
"As countries roll out #COVID19 vaccines, WHO is continuing to keep a close πŸ‘€ 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
"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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