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Today marks 6⃣ months since the beginning of the war in #Ukraine πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

♦️ Millions are displaced
♦️ Thousands died
♦️ Hundreds of attacks on health care

WHO and its partners help address immediate needs and support the country reconstructing its health system.
WHO has delivered more than 1 300 metric tonnes of life-saving medical supplies to πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ incl.:
⚑️ power generators for healthcare facilities
πŸ’Š medicines to manage non-communicable diseases
🩹 trauma & emergency surgery supplies
🫧 oxygen
πŸš‘ ambulances

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Unprecedented number of attacks on health care:

A total of 4⃣7⃣3⃣ verified attacks πŸ’₯ on health care have been recorded leading to at least 98 deaths and 134 injuries while that number continues to rise.

Health care is #NotATarget

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WHO has supported the coordination of more than 8⃣0⃣ Emergency Medical Teams across #Ukraine, Poland & the Republic of Moldova, providing:
βœ… medical consultations
βœ… trauma & emergency surgery
βœ… rehabilitation supplies
βœ… medical evacuations support

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WHO has supported the establishment of 3 health hubs in western #Ukraine, for emergency medical services & medical evacuations & to ensure the safe passage of patients from east to west, including those with #cancer, for treatment outside πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

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Stress management trainings have been provided to health care workers & the general population on how to effectively manage stress & improve #MentalHealth amid an increase in psychological distress caused by the war in #Ukraine πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

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WHO has also trained thousands of healthcare workers on issues related to:
βœ… trauma surgery
βœ… mass casualties
βœ… chemical exposure
βœ… epidemiology
βœ… lab diagnostics

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Aug 25
LIVE: Media briefing on #Ukraine, #monkeypox, #COVID19 and other global health issues with @DrTedros twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
@DrTedros "Yesterday marked six months since the Russian Federation’s invasion, which has had a devastating impact on the health and lives of #Ukraine’s people. Although shaken, the health system has not collapsed"-@DrTedros
@DrTedros "WHO continues to support @MoH_Ukraine to restore disrupted services, displaced #healthworkers and destroyed infrastructure, which is essential not only for the health of #Ukraine’s people, but for the country’s resilience and recovery"-@DrTedros
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Aug 25
Updated #monkeypox vaccines & immunization guidance:

πŸ“Œ bit.ly/3pK2yEY Vaccines and immunization f...
What's πŸ†•

1⃣Men who have sex with men reinforced as group at high risk, are recommended for vaccination πŸ’‰

2⃣Revised terms:
Instead of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) πŸ‘‰ use primary preventive vax (PPV)

Instead of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) πŸ‘‰ use post-exposure vax (PEPV) A vaccine vial is on a blac...
What’s the same:

1⃣ Mass vaccination is still not recommended for #monkeypox at this time.

2⃣ Maximum immunity is usually reached 2 weeks after a complete series of vaccination. In the meantime, it is important to continue protecting yourself & others against monkeypox. A man is wearing an orange ...
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Aug 23
Here’s what you should know about #depression:
πŸ’š It can happen to anyone
πŸ’š It is an illness - not a sign of weakness
πŸ’š It can be treated

#LetsTalk Two hands are reaching out to each other.
These are some of the signs that you may have #depression:
πŸ’š Persistent sadness
πŸ’š Loss of interest in activities you usually enjoy
πŸ’š Difficulty carrying out everyday activities

#LetsTalk Illustration of depression with one speech bubble with a clo
These are also symptoms of #depression:
πŸ’š Loss of energy
πŸ’š Change in appetite
πŸ’š Sleeping more or less
πŸ’š Anxiety
πŸ’š Difficulty concentrating
πŸ’š Thoughts of self-harm or suicide

#LetsTalk
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Aug 22
LIVE NOW: @DrTedros' address at the @WHOAFRO Regional Committee #RC72AFRO ⬇️
"The liberation of #Togo from Dracunculiasis, Human African Trypanosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis and trachoma is a stunning achievement that will free many people from the threat of these devastating diseases"-@DrTedros #BeatNTDs #RC72AFRO
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@DrTedros "It is very pleasing to see that reported #COVID19 cases and deaths in the @WHOAFRO region are now at their lowest levels since the pandemic began"-@DrTedros #RC72AFRO Image
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Aug 20
Today is #WorldMosquitoDay!

Mosquitoes are the most dangerous animals in the 🌎🌍🌏 as they can transmit diseases such as:
πŸ”Έ Malaria
πŸ”Έ Dengue
πŸ”Έ Filariasis
πŸ”Έ Chikungunya
πŸ”Έ Zika
πŸ”Έ Yellow fever

🦟 borne diseases put the lives of billions at risk. Illustration of a mosquito ...
Today is #WorldMosquitoDay 🦟!

Over 600 000 people die from mosquito-borne malaria every year.

Sleeping πŸ’€ under insecticide-treated nets is one of the most effective ways to prevent #malaria.

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WHO recommends broad use of the first malaria vaccine (RTS,S) among children living in #malaria endemic areas with moderate to high transmission. The life-saving vaccine has been shown to have high impact in real-life use - to significantly β†˜οΈ severe malaria, & β†˜οΈ child deaths. Image
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Aug 19
WHO publishes its first guideline for #Ebola virus disease therapeutics: recommends the use of two monoclonal antibodies.

WHO calls on the global community to increase access to these lifesaving medicines.

πŸ“Œ bit.ly/3CfDmNS Illustration of ebola treatment.
The πŸ†• guidance complements clinical care guidance that outlines the optimized supportive care #Ebola patients should receive, from the relevant tests to administer, to managing pain, nutrition & co-infections, & other approaches.

πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3K30Ojr Doctor taking off his blue gloves.
πŸ†• guidelines recommend treatment with mAb114 or REGN-EB3, monoclonal antibody treatments. Both therapeutics have demonstrated clear benefits & can be used for all patients confirmed positive for #Ebola virus disease.

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