In 2019, Felix welcomed his son. But joy turned to anguish as the baby faced respiratory issues, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Despite being a paediatrician, Felix struggled to obtain vital antibiotics for his son's drug-resistant infection. Tragically, he lost his son to a…

Why is WHO concerned about Avian Influenza or Bird Flu?
Who is at risk?
How can you protect yourself and which foods are safe to eat during an outbreak ?
Dr Wenqing Zhang explains in Science in 5

Basic Emergency Care (BEC) is essential for handling life-threatening conditions in resource-limited settings.

WHO's 25x25 initiative aims to improve access to BEC training for nurses and midwives in 25 countries by 2025: bit.ly/4dBbvbm

#InternationalNursesDay

This #InternationalNursesDay , let's celebrate nurses worldwide.

Watch this inspiring story from Tajikistan, where nurses are providing essential primary health care services.

Learn more: bit.ly/4bwgyYF

#HealthForAll

In many countries, nurses make up half of all the health care professionals and have a vital role in how health actions are organised and applied.

#InternationalNursesDay

🚀 Investing in nurses means healthier people, stronger global health, economic growth, and gender equality.

Let's make it happen: bit.ly/4bcdAZs

#HealthForAll #InternationalNursesDay

🌍 Did you know there are 29 million nurses worldwide?

WHO estimates that the world needs 4.5 million more nurses by 2030 to keep up!

#InternationalNursesDay

🎥 Short videos, big reach!

Got a few minutes? Then explore the Very Short #Film4Health selection of powerful stories. Scroll, engage, and be inspired.

🎬 Also, watch, comment, and share! bit.ly/4cLpiLX #HealthForAll

Two days ago, amid intensified bombardment in Rafah, a World Health Organization (WHO) staff member's home was destroyed due to an airstrike in its vicinity; he was injured, along with his spouse and one child. His 7 year old niece was killed.

We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and loss. Other…

🌱 Act for a healthier world!

Discover how nutrition, pollution, and lifestyle choices impact our well-being in the 'Better Health and Physical Activity' category at our #Film4Health festival.

🎬 Watch, comment, and share! bit.ly/3TOvsCq #HealthForAll

14 months into the #Sudan crisis, refugees & returnees continue to flee to #SouthSudan .

Crisis-affected communities grapple with challenging conditions & health issues, like malnutrition & infectious diseases.

USAID, World Health Organization (WHO) & partners are providing life-saving health services.

#KenyaFloods
Take caution:
➡️🦟Outbreak of mosquito-related diseases - Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya & Rift Valley Fever
➡️💧Use water from safe sources – floods may have compromised regular water
➡️🏥Seek treatment immediately for any health issue from the nearest health facility

Bhakti's battle with drug-resistant #tuberculosis in 2017 was grueling, she had to endure daily painful injections & harsh side effects.

Despite setbacks, she emerged as a champion for TB patients.

Learn more about #AMRsurvivors & #AntimicrobialResistance ➡️…

🚨 Don't miss our #Film4Health selection about resilience during crises!

Discover films that talk about emergencies, migrants and refugees’ health.

🎬 Watch, comment, and share! bit.ly/3U7O817 #HealthForAll

.World Health Organization (WHO) calls for removal of all obstacles to the delivery of urgent humanitarian assistance into and across #Gaza , at the scale that is required.

A ceasefire is needed urgently for the sake of humanity.

🎙️Announcing the launch of the new #podcast series focusing on #pandemic #preparedness .

🔎In the 1st episode we ask Maria Van Kerkhove & world-renowned experts: what is #DiseaseX and why is pandemic preparedness so important?

🎧Listen to👉🔗 bit.ly/3UvMBB2 and stay tuned!