
World Health Organization South-East Asia
@WHOSEARO
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Home to almost a quarter of the worldβs population | Work with 10 Member States | Committed to building a healthier South-East Asia Region
New Delhi, India
Joined June 2013
Let's prevent #dengue πͺπΎ. Do not allow π« water to collect in and around your house as Aedes mosquitoes breed even in a small amount of stagnant water. πΈ: WHO/Risintha Premaratne. π: #PhotoSpeakπΈ
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Know the symptoms of #dengue. Contact your local clinic immediately if you experience any of these ππΎ #symptoms. #stopdengue #staysafe #stayhealthy
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#Chikungunya cases are rising π . It is caused by #mosquito π¦ bites. Protect yourself and do not π« allow mosquitoes to breed in and around your house π . If you experience any of these ππΎ #symptoms, contact your local clinic immediately. #staysafe #stayhealthy
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π’ Calling for experts to be part of @WHO's Strategic Advisory Group on Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable disease of the WHO South-East Asia Region. If you are a public health professional, scientist, clinician, researcher, or a healthcare regulator, you are invited to
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#Breastfeeding π€±πΎ support should be there when you need it, no matter where you are on your journey. Every mother deserves the right support as long as she chooses to breastfeed. π€±πΎ. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek
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Did you know that mothers also benefit from #breastfeedingβ. Breastfeeding π€±πΎ reduces your risk of. βοΈ postpartum haemorrhage.βοΈ breast and ovarian cancers.βοΈ heart disease.βοΈ type 2 diabetes. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #HealthForAll
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π’ The 6th #webinar in @WHOSEARO - @IntelehealthOrg monthly telemedicine series will introduce healthcare policymakers and professionals to the concept of Digital Public Goods (DPGs) in the context of #telemedicine software. π‘What can you expect?. βοΈ existing DPG telemedicine
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Research and innovation capacity varies across the Region. The results of efforts are often siloed and unavailable for collaborative use. The rise in drug-resistant forms of #TB remain very concerning, Dr Catharina Boehme said emphasizing on data sharing, community engagement and
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#Tuberculosis remains the leading cause of death and a significant contributor to antimicrobial resistance in South-East Asia Region. In 2023, nearly 5 million people developed #TB, and close to 600 000 died from the disease, Dr Catherina Boehme (@BoehmeCatharina),
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.@WHOSEARO is partnering π«±πΎβπ«²π½ with the Indian Council of Medical Research β National Institute for Research in Digital Health and Data Science (ICMR-NIRDHDS) to develop an evaluation framework for Digital Public Goods (DPGs)!. This collaboration will strengthen equitable healthcare
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Health workers π©π½ββοΈ must be equipped with up-to-date #breastfeeding knowledge and skills so that every mother π€±πΎ feels supported. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #HealthForAll
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The youth in #Nepal are stepping up the fight πͺπΎ against #antimicrobialresistance. @WHO partnered with NYMAT Nepal for a nationwide youth-led campaign to educate communities and promote responsible use of antibiotics. With innovative grassroots-driven strategies, this
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#Breastfeeding can give your baby πΆπΎ a #hopefulfuture! It reduces your child's risk of . ππΎ Obesity.ππΎ Asthma.ππΎ Cardiovascular disease.ππΎ Type 2 diabetes . #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #HealthForAll
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RT @MoHFW_INDIA: #StopObesity | Prevent obesity by adopting healthy habits in daily life. Choose a balanced diet, stay active, and prioriβ¦.
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Families, friends, employers, and communities all play a role in supporting #breastfeeding mothers and creating supportive environments for them to #breastfeed π€±π½ anytime, anywhere. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #HealthForAll
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Health facilities must have skilled, compassionate breastfeeding professionals for supporting mothers π€±πΎ, from pregnancy through early childhood. Let's ensure mothers π©πΎ have ongoing access to trained #breastfeeding counselling and invest in healthy beginnings, hopeful futures.
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