As the world faces an upsurge in #cholera, the Global Task Force for Cholera Control appeals to countries and the international community to take concrete action bit.ly/3JXnmne
๐ง Safe drinking water
๐ง Sanitation and hygiene
are the only long-term and sustainable solutions to ending this #cholera emergency and preventing future ones bit.ly/3JXnmne
Many #cholera outbreaks are linked to extreme climate events like droughts, cyclones, and floods. They disrupt access to water and force people into crowded settlements, increasing risks bit.ly/3JXnmne
WHO assesses the risk of #cholera at the global level as very high.
24 countries are currently reporting cases. The recent outbreaks are more numerous, widespread and deadly than in previous years bit.ly/40uD7XZ
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"On Tuesday, #Tanzania confirmed its first known cases of #Marburg virus disease. So far, 8 cases have been confirmed, including 5 deaths. More than 160 contacts have been identified and are being monitored"-@DrTedros
@DrTedros "National responders trained jointly by WHO and the @CDCgov have been deployed to the affected region to carry out further investigations, monitor contacts and provide clinical care"-@DrTedros#Tanzania#Marburg
Nurse Rachida Ibrahim takes a motorbike ๐๏ธ and goes from village to village to ensure that every community is properly vaccinated. Her motto is no one should be left behind.
"Last Saturday, the 11th of March, marked three years since WHO first described the global outbreak of #COVID19 as a pandemic.
That was a significant moment that caught the worldโs attention."-@DrTedros
"However, from WHOโs perspective, the far more significant moment was six weeks earlier, on the 30th of January 2020, when I declared a public health emergency of international concern."- @DrTedros#COVID19
Noncommunicable diseases cause 74% of all global deaths.
It's time for a change! ๐ช Cities worldwide ๐ are taking action to reduce deaths from to heart disease, cancers, diabetes, respiratory disease & injury. Swipe to see some inspiring transformations! #Cities4Health
Athens, #Greeceย ๐ฌ๐ท has increased access to life-saving drugs to help prevent overdose through community-based organizations & healthcare professionals.
Bengaluru, #India ๐ฎ๐ณ is strengthening their efforts in reducing smoking in public places and improving compliance with smoking bans! ๐ญ #NoTobacco ๐bit.ly/40aR9Om
If you have #depression:
๐งก talk to someone you trust about how you feel
๐งก seek professional help
๐งก try to keep up with activities that you normally enjoy
If you have #depression, here are some things that can help:
๐งก stay connected with friends and family
๐งก stick to regular eating and sleeping habits
๐งก try to focus on the positive