Vismita Gupta-Smith विस्मिता
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(She/her) Head-Strategy, planning & coordination, Department of Communications, WHO HQ, Geneva. Views expressed here are personal. https://t.co/i3bnOjY1LI
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined June 2009
RT @LawrenceGostin: As someone who helped @WHO to draft the IHR, nothing RFK says here is true. The IHR facilitates rapid detection & respo….
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I remember when our child was growing up in New Delhi, we worried not just about her lung health but also about how #AirPollution might impact her cognitive development. @DrMariaNeira explains how polluted air impacts your brain and children’s health in #ScienceIn5⬇️.
Did you know that the air you breathe can harm your brain, and increase your risk for dementia, anxiety and depression? . Nine out of 10 people around the world breathe air that does not meet WHO’s recommended air quality standards. Dr Maria Neira explains in Science in 5 .
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RT @doctorsoumya: Despite our heatwaves in the past few years, South Asia is not the fastest warming continent. Possible reasons include ai….
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RT @Warriormomsin: Could the air we breathe be disrupting something as fundamental as the menstrual cycle? A new study suggests so, reveali….
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Tobacco Industry’s advertising budget is more than the GDP of some countries. How do public health agencies like WHO stand up to Big Tobacco as they target their deadly products at younger and younger audiences ? Watch #ScienceIn5 ⬇️ #WorldNoTobaccoDay.
The tobacco industry continues to sell death & destruction by using flavors, packaging & advertising. Is there any “safe” product or consumption method? How does tobacco use harm your body?. Join us today in conversation with Simone St. Claire on Science in 5. #TobaccoExposed
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Can you see through the Tobacco Industry tactics to hook young consumers ? ⬇️.
Candy-coated lies…enticing new users & keeping existing ones hooked. The tobacco & nicotine industries target people of all ages with products and designs tailored to different groups while deliberately preying on youth. The manipulation stops here. #TobaccoExposed. Ahead of
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There is a lot of misinformation about the #PandemicAgreement.Stay updated with the facts, ask your questions from the people who worked closely on the Agreement with Member States ⬇️.
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If you are a new parent and have questions about vaccines you are not alone. There is a lot of misinformation out there. Here’s the science ⬇️.
- Should kids just “get the disease” instead of being vaccinated?.- Can vaccines overwhelm a child’s immune system?.- Who decides what vaccines we get & why?. WHO's Dr @Kate_L_OBrien breaks down the science behind childhood vaccinations & the truth behind common concerns.
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There has been a 40% decline in maternal deaths in the last 23 years but unprecedented funding cuts could cause the world to backside warn UN agencies ⬇️ #WorldHealthDay2025.
What does a mother need to know to ensure that she has a safe pregnancy and delivery? What are some warning signs to watch for? And what are a woman’s rights while going through a pregnancy and delivery? Join our maternal health expert Dr Femi Oladapo on Science in 5.
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9 out of 10 people on the planet are breathing air that does not meet WHO’s air quality standards. When will clean air be a political priority?.
And as @DrMariaNeira, WHO Director, powerfully said: "Let’s make our lungs great again!" 💪. The urgency to protect our children's health has never been clearer. We won’t stop until clean air is a reality for all children, everywhere. #OurKidsAir #BreatheLife #RespiraVida
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Attention Flat-Earthers ! 😝⬇️.
Notice to flat-Earthers all around the globe: Please alert the authorities if tonight’s Total Lunar Eclipse looks like this:
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Ever wondered why you should support disease elimination efforts in a far away land ? Here’s why ⬇️
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