This edition brings you: [1] Information about the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [2] The latest mental health reports [3] WHO’s response to Afghanistan's earthquake [4] A message from Dr Tedros on trans fat Subscribe, share and comment.
World Health Organization
International Affairs
Geneva 27, GE 6,015,272 followers
We are the United Nations’ health agency. We are committed to achieve better health for everyone, everywhere.
About us
The World Health Organization's mission: to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. Working through offices in more than 150 countries, WHO staff work side by side with governments and other partners to ensure the highest attainable level of health for all people. Stay connected with WHO: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WHO Twitter http://www.twitter.com/who Instagram: @who Google+ https://www.google.com/+who YouTube http://www.youtube.com/who
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http://www.who.int
External link for World Health Organization
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Geneva 27, GE
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1948
- Specialties
- Global Health, Health Trends, Health Research, Health Statistics, Disease Prevention, and Health Promotion
Locations
Employees at World Health Organization
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Patricia Lambert, Master Certified (MCC - ICF)
International Leadership & Career Development | Executive Growth, Talent & Care
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Barbara Bulc
Social Chemist | Co-creating and researching social systems that prioritize care and wellbeing over unlimited growth—for people, other species, and…
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Danny Lieberman
Running a private network of 900+ techbio founders building profitable companies that accelerate bench to bedside.
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Marina Cardenas
Updates
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Did you know? Every year, depression and anxiety drain US$ 1 trillion from the global economy. #MentalHealth isn’t just personal—it’s a financial imperative. This shows up as reduced work participation, productivity and output. 🔗 bit.ly/3Vr2mtR
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The latest updates to WHO Model Lists promote global access to lifesaving care people need through new treatments for: ➡️ various types of cancer ➡️ diabetes with comorbidities such as obesity ➡️ cystic fibrosis, haemophilia, other blood-related disorders & more. 20 new medicines were added to the EML and 15 to the EMLc. Information: https://bit.ly/484pfeb
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The WHO Model Lists help countries improve access to the most needed medicines for their populations at affordable prices. These lists are updated every 2 years with new medicines. They guide decisions on: ✔️ Which medicines should be procured with government funding and prioritized for public health programmes ✔️ What hospitals and clinics should stock ✔️ Which medicines should be covered by insurance or reimbursement schemes See the latest updates here https://bit.ly/484pfeb
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Media briefing on global health issues with Dr Tedros
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Every year, more than 727 000 lives are lost to suicide. Behind each number is a story cut short. We aimed for a 33% reduction in deaths by 2030, but progress is just 12%. This is a crisis. We must act with urgency, compassion & investment in #SuicidePrevention 👉 bit.ly/3Vr2mtR #MentalHealth
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Mental health gets just 2% of health budgets—unchanged since 2017. 💸 Spending: >$50 in rich nations, <$1 in poorer ones. 👥 Only 13 mental health workers per 100K people globally. This is a global equity crisis. Let's invest in #MentalHealth! 👉bit.ly/3Vr2mtR
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Opioids are commonly used for the treatment of pain, & incl. medicines like morphine, fentanyl and tramadol. Their non-medical use, prolonged use, misuse and use without medical supervision can lead to #opioid dependence and other health problems. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3jsTqPI
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Better social infrastructure means better health. In #Chile 🇨🇱, green spaces are growing, and the quality of life is improving. 🌱🚲 Bike paths, parks, and community hubs are transforming underserved areas, boosting health, connection, and equity. What kind of community space would make your neighbourhood thrive? 🔗 https://bit.ly/47NdR6c #AllForEquity Pan American Health Organization
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