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Home to almost a quarter of the world’s population | Work with 10 Member States | Committed to building a healthier South-East Asia Region

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@WHOSEARO
World Health Organization South-East Asia
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Let's prevent #dengue πŸ’ͺ🏾. Do not allow 🚫 water to collect in and around your house as Aedes mosquitoes breed even in a small amount of stagnant water. πŸ“Έ: WHO/Risintha Premaratne. πŸ”—: #PhotoSpeakπŸ“Έ
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Know the symptoms of #dengue. Contact your local clinic immediately if you experience any of these πŸ‘‡πŸΎ #symptoms. #stopdengue #staysafe #stayhealthy
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#Chikungunya cases are rising πŸ“ˆ . It is caused by #mosquito 🦟 bites. Protect yourself and do not 🚫 allow mosquitoes to breed in and around your house 🏠. If you experience any of these πŸ‘‡πŸΎ #symptoms, contact your local clinic immediately. #staysafe #stayhealthy
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β€œWe want to make sure everyone in Bhutan can see well, get help on time, and live with dignity,” says Dr Dechen Wangmo, who leads the Eye Department at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, #Bhutan πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ή . Supported by @WHO, the country has . πŸ‘€ initiated a new plan
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πŸ“’ 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 🀱🏾 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. 🀱🏾. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek
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RT @WHO: Did you know that drowning is one of the leading causes of death among children aged 1-4 years globally & that someone loses their….
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Did you know that mothers also benefit from #breastfeeding❓. Breastfeeding 🀱🏾 reduces your risk of. βœ”οΈ postpartum haemorrhage.βœ”οΈ breast and ovarian cancers.βœ”οΈ heart disease.βœ”οΈ type 2 diabetes. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #HealthForAll
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πŸ“’ 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. πŸ’‘What can you expect?. βœ”οΈ existing DPG telemedicine
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World Health Organization South-East Asia
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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 πŸ«±πŸΎβ€πŸ«²πŸ½ with the Indian Council of Medical Research – 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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πŸ“’ Announcing the inaugural session of the WHO SEARO - Koita Centre for Digital Health at Ashoka University #Webinar Series on Responsible AI in Healthcare!. This series brings together voices to explore whether we are ready to harness the full potential of #AI in healthcare
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Health workers πŸ‘©πŸ½β€βš•οΈ must be equipped with up-to-date #breastfeeding knowledge and skills so that every mother 🀱🏾 feels supported. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #HealthForAll
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The youth in #Nepal are stepping up the fight πŸ’ͺ🏾 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 πŸ‘ΆπŸΎ a #hopefulfuture! It reduces your child's risk of . πŸ‘‰πŸΎ Obesity.πŸ‘‰πŸΎ Asthma.πŸ‘‰πŸΎ Cardiovascular disease.πŸ‘‰πŸΎ 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 priori….
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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 🀱🏽 anytime, anywhere. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #HealthForAll
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Health facilities must have skilled, compassionate breastfeeding professionals for supporting mothers 🀱🏾, from pregnancy through early childhood. Let's ensure mothers πŸ‘©πŸΎ have ongoing access to trained #breastfeeding counselling and invest in healthy beginnings, hopeful futures.
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