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Aug 30 โ€ข 5 tweets โ€ข 4 min read
New WHO-@UNICEF report reveals 50% of healthcare facilities around the world ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒŽ lack basic hygiene services with water & soap or alcohol-based hand rub.

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Without access to basic hygiene services, more than 3.8 billion people face greater risk of infection while using these facilities.

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Hygiene in healthcare facilities is key to pandemic recovery, prevention and readiness. The basics include:

๐Ÿšฐ safe water
๐Ÿšฝ clean toilets
๐Ÿšฎ safely managed waste

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Every year, around 670,000 newborns ๐Ÿ‘ถ lose their lives to #sepsis.

Hospitals & clinics without safe water, basic hygiene and sanitation services are a death trap, putting the health of pregnant mothers, newborns & children at risk.

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Increasing access to #handwashing with water and soap can help improve childbirth and prevent spread of antimicrobial resistance.

More in our latest report with @UNICEF ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/3CJoLL2 Image

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Aug 31
LIVE: Media briefing on health situation in #Pakistan, #COVID19, #monkeypox with @DrTedros twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1โ€ฆ
@DrTedros "First to #Pakistan, where weeks of heavy monsoon rains have caused extensive flooding and landslides, resulting in death, displacement and damage. More than 1000 deaths have been reported, and almost 900 health facilities have been damaged"-@DrTedros
@DrTedros "3/4 of #Pakistanโ€™s districts & 33 million people have been affected, with 6+ million in dire need of humanitarian aid. Damage to health infrastructure, shortages of ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ & limited health supplies are disrupting health services, leaving ๐Ÿ‘ถ & ๐Ÿคฐ & ๐Ÿคฑ at increased risk"-@DrTedros
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Aug 31
It's International #OverdoseAwarenessDay.

Opioids are commonly used for the treatment of pain.
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Their non-medical use, prolonged use, misuse and use without medical supervision can lead to #opioidย dependence and other health problems.
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Opioids include compounds extracted from the poppy seed as well as semisynthetic & synthetic compounds that can interact with #opioidย receptors in the ๐Ÿง .
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#Opioidย overdose risk factors incl.:
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โ™ฆ๏ธ high dosages
โ™ฆ๏ธ resuming opioid use after an extended period of abstinence
โ™ฆ๏ธ use by injection
โ™ฆ๏ธ concurrent medical conditions
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Aug 30
"#COVID19 has been a powerful demonstration of the need to engage communities, understand the challenges they face, their concerns and motivations, and work with them to adapt strategies accordingly"-@DrTedros #BehaviouralInsights Image
"Noncommunicable diseases are responsible for over 74% of all deaths, with a high burden in low & middle-income countries. Informing people about the risk of certain behaviours or the need for treatment & care is important & useful but isn't enough"-@DrTedros #BehaviouralInsights Image
Three ways in which #BehaviouralInsights can help #BeatNCDs:
1๏ธโƒฃ in understanding how better to make use of available evidence
2๏ธโƒฃ to fill in the gaps to address disease prevention and control
3๏ธโƒฃ to design community interventions
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Aug 29
Think someone you know may have #depression?

Follow this thread for some tips on how to show them that you care and offer support. ๐Ÿ’™

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If someone you know has #depression, here is how you can help:
๐Ÿ’™ Talk to them and offer your support
๐Ÿ’™ Encourage them to seek professional help
๐Ÿ’™ Help them with everyday activities

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If someone you know has #depression, here is how you can help:
๐Ÿ’™ Encourage regular eating, sleeping and exercise
๐Ÿ’™ Encourage them to focus on the positive, rather than the negative
๐Ÿ’™ Be patient - recovery can take time

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Aug 26
Today is #InternationalDogDay ๐Ÿถ

It's time to stop avoiding #rabies.
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Vaccinate your dog against rabies so they can find the love they deserve.

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It's #InternationalDogDay ๐Ÿถ

Rabies is 100% preventable.

Vaccinating dogs ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿฉ is the most cost-effective strategy for preventing #rabies in people.

Protect your family and others by vaccinating your dog

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Today is #InternationalDogDay ๐Ÿถ

If a dog ๐Ÿ• has #rabies and it bites you it can give you the disease. If you get bitten, wash your wound immediately and thoroughly, and get medical help - it could save your life.

Here are 5๏ธโƒฃ tips to prevent dog bites
โฌ‡๏ธ 1. Don't disturb me or frig...
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Aug 26
DYK: #Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease.

Depression can happen to anyone. #LetsTalk Two hands are holding a red...
If you have #depression:

๐Ÿงก talk to someone you trust about how you feel
๐Ÿงก seek professional help
๐Ÿงก try to keep up with activities that you normally enjoy

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If you have #depression, here are some things that can help:

๐Ÿงก stay connected with friends and family
๐Ÿงก stick to regular eating and sleeping habits
๐Ÿงก try to focus on the positive

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