A child dies from #malaria every two minutes.
One death is one too many.
๐จ 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@antonioguterres "At this press conference almost exactly one year ago, I said that the world was eagerly anticipating the results of trials of vaccines against #COVID19.
I said that once we had a ๐, we must use it effectively, by making sure itโs available to all countries equitably"-@DrTedros
@DrTedros@antonioguterres "The development and approval of #COVID19 vaccines in record time took us to the summit of scientific achievement; now we stand on the precipice of failure, if we donโt make the benefits of science available to all people in all countries, right now"-@DrTedros#VaccinEquity
@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
This recommendation is based on results from an ongoing pilot programme in ๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐ฐ๐ช & ๐ฒ๐ผ that has reached 800K+ children since 2019"- @DrTedros
Tragically, 810 women ๐ฉ๐ง๐พ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ฆฐ die each day due to complications of pregnancy and childbirth, and the ๐ 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 ๐คฐ๐ผ 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 ๐ฉ๐พ๐ฉ๐ผ
90% ๐คฐ๐ผ women attending 4+ checkups
90% births attended by๐จ๐ปโโ๏ธ
80%๐ฉ๐พaccessing postnatal care within 2 days after birth
60% ๐ฉโ๐ฆฐ having access to ๐จobstetric care within 2 hs of travel
65% of ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ฆฐ deciding on their sexual and reproductive health
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 5โฃ key steps for people to protect themselves & their community from #COVID19. It was joined by @Alissonbecker@TeamMessi@CarliLloyd & other stars.
On International Day of Non-Violence, and always, reach out for help if you need it.
If you are experiencing violence:
๐๐พ Contact supportive family, friends or neighbours
๐ Call a hotline or access information online if possible
๐ Seek out local services for survivors
If you are experiencing violence at home during #COVID19 and need to leave in a hurry:
๐๏ธ Identify a friend, neighbor, relative or shelter you can go to
๐ Plan how to get there
๐ Keep ready essential personal items to take with you
People who are at higher risk of domestic violence ๐ during and after #COVID19 include:
๐งChildren
๐ฉWomen
๐งOlder people