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@DrTedros
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Heartfelt congratulations to my friend @MikeBloomberg , @WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries, on being honored with a very well-deserved Presidential Medal of Freedom from @POTUS . Mike’s work continues to save countless lives in the US and across the…
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#Nigeria has the world’s largest burden of malaria, with more than one quarter of the world's cases. My thanks to Health Minister @muhammadpate for his leadership to turn the tide and #EndMalaria , with new and existing tools and strong community engagement, backed by increased…
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Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA
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DG @WHO , @DrTedros commends Nigeria’s efforts in malaria elimination and its urgent implementation of the Yaoundé declaration . #RethinkingMalariaEliminationinNigeria
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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We owe a #PandemicAgreement to: - those who are still grieving the loss of someone they loved to COVID-19; - to our children, grandchildren and to generations who have not even been born. They do not have to suffer as we suffered when the next pandemic strikes. I called on the…
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On #PressFreedomDay , we pay respect to all media colleagues who are putting their lives at risk to keep the world informed, including bearing witness in the hardest-to-reach places. Journalists are essential in creating a healthier, safer, fairer world. They must be protected…
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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. @WHO is deeply concerned that a full-scale military operation in Rafah, #Gaza , could lead to a bloodbath, and further weaken an already broken health system
@WHO
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Rafah incursion would substantially increase mortality and morbidity and further weaken an already broken health system WHO is deeply concerned that a full-scale military operation in Rafah could lead to a bloodbath. More than 1.2 million people are currently sheltering in the…
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Our hearts go out to the @ICRC family in this tragic moment. Humanitarian workers are #NotATarget . Humanitarian workers must be protected at all times.
@PYoussefICRC
Patrick Youssef
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It’s with a heavy heart we share that two of our drivers were killed by gunmen today in South #Darfur , #Sudan . Three other ICRC staff were injured. The ICRC's priority is to support those most affected by this tragedy, in particular the victims’ relatives, and colleagues.
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Asante sana my brother, Cleopa Mailu, Ambassador @KenyaMissionUNG , for 6 years of dedicated service to advancing health at home and globally. We discussed #Kenya 's work to promote universal health coverage, built on reducing out of pocket expenditure for medical care and…
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Good meeting with @DKAmb_UNGva Ib Petersen about my upcoming visit to #Denmark , the ongoing Member State negotiations on the #PandemicAccord , and the @WHO Investment Round. Thanked him for 🇩🇰's staunch support for global health.
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@DrTedros
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Without health, there is nothing.
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The latest issue of the @WHOBulletin is inspired by the @Economy4Health Council’s work, which will contribute to changing the mindset and reorienting economies to value health as an investment in a better future for all. My thanks to #Finland Prime Minister Petteri Orpo for his…
@WHOBulletin
The Bulletin of the World Health Organization
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📢The May issue of the Bulletin is out! This month we have special issue building on the themes of @WHO 's Council on the #Economics of #Health4All 📷Read it here:
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#WorldImmunizationWeek 2024 ended, but our work to reach every last child with life-saving vaccines doesn’t, because no one deserves to die from a preventable illness. Together we can show what’s #HumanlyPossible .
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A full scale invasion on Rafah would be a humanitarian catastrophe. We appeal to Israel not to proceed. We urge all parties to work for a ceasefire and lasting peace.
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. @DrMikeRyan and I just met with @UNLazzarini to discuss the dire and extremely worrisome health and humanitarian situation in #Gaza . The ongoing man-made starvation and blockade of humanitarian aid and basic services is increasing the risk of epidemics that can be deadly. Our…
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Escalating conflict in #DRC is driving record levels of gender-based violence, displacement and hunger, threatening to push the country to the brink of catastrophe without urgent international action. Cholera and measles are also spreading rapidly as the health sector continues…
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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In a world that can seem more divided than ever, the need for solidarity – including across generations – has never been more urgent. Let's fight ageism and create #AWorld4AllAges :
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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I was deeply honoured and humbled to accept the award from Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery Murcia with the deepest gratitude. @WHO is also proud to have a close connection with the Region of Murcia, with whom we have collaborated for the past 15 years on the control of…
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@WHO
World Health Organization (WHO)
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LIVE with @DrTedros : Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery Murcia Award Ceremony
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@oslocenter
The Oslo Center
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“When it comes to medicine, health and science, words matter… If misused, words can be an attack on inclusion, diversity and human rights, leave people vulnerable, or even put them in harms way.” - @WHO Director General @DrTedros . #WordsMatter !
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