In 2019, the signing of a 4-year Memorandum of Understanding between @FIFAcom and WHO kickstarted a range of joint-initiatives including the promotion of physical activity, #MentalHealth support, & tackling the #COVID19 pandemic.
In March 2020, the "Pass the message to kick out #coronavirus" campaign promoted 5⃣ key steps for people to protect themselves & their community from #COVID19. It was joined by @Alissonbecker@TeamMessi@CarliLloyd & other stars.
WHO, @FIFAcom & @EU_Commission teamed up in May 2020 and launched the #SafeHome campaign to support women & children at risk of domestic violence during #COVID19.
A child dies from #malaria every two minutes.
One death is one too many.
🚨 Today, WHO recommends RTS,S, a groundbreaking malaria vaccine, to reduce child illness & deaths in areas with moderate and high malaria transmission bit.ly/3iEa4hd
Over 800K children have so far received the RTS,S #malaria vaccine & are benefiting from this additional protection against malaria.
The vaccine significantly reduces malaria & life-threatening severe cases and could save tens of thousands of young lives each year. #VaccinesWork
RTS,S #malaria vaccine was introduced in a pilot programme two years ago.
Since then, more than 2.3 million doses of the vaccine have been administered across Ghana, Kenya and Malawi bit.ly/3iEa4hd
@DrTedros "As some of you may know, I started my career as a #malaria researcher, and I longed for the day that we would have an effective vaccine against this ancient and terrible disease. Today is that day; an historic day"-@DrTedros#EndMalaria
Tragically, 810 women 👩🧕🏾👩🏼🦰 die each day due to complications of pregnancy and childbirth, and the 🌏 is off-track to end preventable maternal deaths.
Today WHO and @UNFPA launch new targets to help countries get back on course. bit.ly/2WMT8xy
@UNFPA For every woman who dies of 🤰🏼 related causes, many more suffer from disabilities and ill-health that can last a lifetime.
#COVID19 has caused major disruptions to health services that have exacerbated such risks particularly for vulnerable 👩🏾👩🏼
90% 🤰🏼 women attending 4+ checkups
90% births attended by👨🏻⚕️
80%👩🏾accessing postnatal care within 2 days after birth
60% 👩🦰 having access to 🚨obstetric care within 2 hs of travel
65% of 👩🏻🦰 deciding on their sexual and reproductive health
On International Day of Non-Violence, and always, reach out for help if you need it.
If you are experiencing violence:
👋🏾 Contact supportive family, friends or neighbours
📞 Call a hotline or access information online if possible
🆘 Seek out local services for survivors
If you are experiencing violence at home during #COVID19 and need to leave in a hurry:
🏘️ Identify a friend, neighbor, relative or shelter you can go to
🔀 Plan how to get there
🎒 Keep ready essential personal items to take with you
People who are at higher risk of domestic violence 🏠 during and after #COVID19 include:
🧒Children
👩Women
🧓Older people
Holding ageist attitudes towards older people results in their poorer physical and mental health and reduced quality of life, costing societies billions of dollars each year: bit.ly/AWorld4AllAges