This #WorldImmunizationWeek, WHO and partners are supporting countries to:
✅ Reach children who have missed their routine vaccinations
✅ Restore lost progress
✅ Strengthen primary health care systems to deliver vaccinations
"First to #Sudan. The bloodshed we have seen in the past 10 days in Sudan is heartbreaking. In a country whose people already suffered so much in recent years. WHO welcomes the ceasefire agreed between the parties.
"On top of the number of deaths and injuries caused by the conflict itself, WHO expects there will be many more deaths due to outbreaks, lack of access to food and water, and disruptions to essential health services, including immunization."
-@DrTedros#Sudan
Around 1 in 6 people is affected by infertility in their lifetime: 🆕 WHO research.
This shows an urgent need to increase access to affordable, high-quality fertility care bit.ly/3M9n6mC
The new estimates reveal limited variation in the prevalence of infertility between regions.
Rates are also comparable for high-, middle- and low-income countries, indicating that this is a major health challenge globally, affecting people from all walks of life.
Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system, defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.
It can cause significant distress, stigma and financial hardship bit.ly/3M9n6mC
"In #EquatorialGuinea, WHO is on the ground with partners, supporting the Ministry of Health to respond to the #Marburg outbreak. We have deployed teams to assist with case finding, clinical care, logistics, and community engagement"-@DrTedros
@DrTedros "The number of officially reported #Marburg cases remains at 9, with 7 deaths, in three provinces. However, these three provinces are 150 kilometres apart, suggesting wider transmission of the virus"-@DrTedros
It doesn’t matter how you move or how fit you are. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, Every Move Counts. #BeActive!
From preventing diseases to boosting mental wellbeing, WHO recommends adults do
🕒 at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or
🕒 at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity
"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