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The WHO Regional Office for Europe is one of 6 WHO regional offices around the world. It collaborates with a range of public health stakeholders in the Region.
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The use of masks and ventilation, and regular testing, should be a standard at all primary schools and vaccinating children should be discussed and considered nationally, as part of school protection measure
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👨⚕️👩⚕️ Remember - always consult a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics. Antibiotics don't work against viruses like #COVID19 virus.
For more information on COVID-19 ➡️ bit.ly/3dcFTJC
#coronavirus
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“I feel annoyed and sad because I can't do all the things I used to be able to... and the doctors simply don’t understand my condition.”
Jay expresses the frustrations of living with #LongCOVID, aged just 12.
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Tomorrow is World Health Day!
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – #WorldHealthDay celebrates the vital role that nurses and midwives play to improve #HealthForAll
Kids can get #longCOVID.
💬"You go through so many phases of up and down, it’s like being on a rollercoaster forever."
Kitty was a fit 14-year-old. She enjoyed ballet, paddleboarding, & running. Then she contracted #COVID19.
Read more👉 bit.ly/3wHMZkY
Update on #COVID19 across Europe by :
➡ Since 17 March cases & deaths of COVID-19 tripled
➡ 6 out of every 10 cases globally in European Region
➡ Marked increase in cases in Spain, France, Germany and Switzerland
➡ 1 in 10 infections are in health care workers
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Vaccination of younger children not only reduces their role in COVID-19 transmission but also protects them from pediatric severity, whether associated with long-COVID or Multi System Inflammatory Syndromes
Take protective measures when and where they matter most.
Protect yourself and others from #COVID19.
#KeepSafe #DoItAll
#Youth4Health
#LongCOVID can affect several body systems and cause a range of symptoms. These are the most common ⬇️
More info: who.int/teams/health-c
#MentalHealth is an integral and essential component of broader health. It is natural to feel anxious or scared when faced with a challenge like the #COVID19 pandemic.
❤️ Let’s BE KIND to one another.
#EUPHW
Alcohol can affect your mental state and judgement while increasing symptoms like:
❎ depression
❎ anxiety
❎ fear
It can also weaken your immune system so should be avoided during self-quarantine.
Stay #HealthyAtHome
Repeated infections with SARS-CoV-2 are occurring due to the continued evolution of the virus & each new infection could lead to #longCOVID.
From fit to being unable to move – Claire, a mum to 3 boys, shares how her family is living with #longCOVID.
#COVID19 isn’t transmitted through houseflies.
For information and guidance on #coronavirus 👉 bit.ly/3dcFTJC
Young people can get #longCOVID.
💬 "You go through so many phases of up and down, it’s like being on a rollercoaster forever."
Kitty was a fit 14-year-old. She enjoyed ballet & running. Then she contracted #COVID19. 👉 bit.ly/3wHMZkY
#Youth4Health
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New confirmed cases continue to increase overall in the European Region. The total number of laboratory confirmed cases this morning was 687,236, including 52,824 people who have passed away. These data are from 53 countries and 7 territories.
A lifesaving journey.
36 metric tonnes of medical & health supplies cross over from #Poland into western #Ukraine.
But the supplies must go even further to benefit up to 150,000 people amid the #humanitarian emergency.
For this to happen, safe passage must be ensured.
Be smart and inform yourself about #COVID19.
Avoid spreading rumours and follow accurate public health advice from WHO and your local health authority.
For more information and guidance on #coronavirus ➡️ bit.ly/2OjSy2z
”We’ve always known that our job, as #nurses, carries some risk with it. The only thing we ask you is to stay at home for us. We will stay at work for you,” says #nurse Laura Lupi, fighting #COVID19 in Italy.
#SupportNursesAndMidwives
Laura's story ➡️ bit.ly/2V16cuc
WHO’s Regional Office for Europe has officially been notified of the first novel #coronavirus cases in Europe. Three cases have been confirmed in France and WHO is in contact with the relevant authorities. WHO encourages countries in the European Region to continue to prepare.
Avoid consuming too much sugar.
recommends about 6 level teaspoons of free sugar a day.
This includes sugars added to processed foods like breakfast cereals, sauces, sugar snacks & sweetened drinks.
Stay #HealthyAtHome
Helping people maintain their mental as well as their physical health is important as well.
Get in touch 📱💻every day so others don't feel alone.
#COVID19 #coronavirus
🚶🚴♂️ Whenever feasible, consider riding a bicycle or walking to provide physical distancing and daily physical activity. #COVID19 #coronavirus
For more info 👉 bit.ly/2Vo0gNh
👋 Avoid shaking hands to help protect yourself and others from #COVID19.
Instead adopt a different greeting like a wave, nod or bow!
More information and guidance 👉 bit.ly/39gdjVz
#coronavirus
👨⚕️ Nurses and midwives understand their healthcare systems and #HealthForAll like no-one else.
👩⚕️ Giving them more decision-making power to guide health policy & investment will help improve healthcare for everyone.
#SupportNursesAndMidwives this #WorldHealthDay
People may assume that baby foods are healthy and carefully regulated. But in reality, many baby foods contain too much sugar to be considered healthy and suitable for infants. 👉bit.ly/2GdjSf4
#beatNCDs
“The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being.” — Constitution of the World Health Organization #HumanRightsDay #HealthforAll
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Seven of the top ten countries that are most affected across the globe are located in the European Region: Following USA, we have Spain, Italy, Germany, France, and then after China, and Iran, the United Kingdom, Turkey and Switzerland.
#WorldHealthDay is just around the corner on 7 April!
Explore the new interactive universal health coverage site. apps.who.int/uhc/en/
Join the #HealthForAll movement and find out how you can take action!
Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay. Health workers are often on the frontline of conflicts, striving to deliver medical care amid horrific conditions.
We say unequivocally: Health workers and health facilities are #NotATarget.
"It's like being on a rollercoaster, forever." 16-year-old Kitty McFarlane describes how #longCOVID is still affecting her health and education, 2.5 years after catching #COVID19.
Follow #RC72TLV’s long COVID session today.
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who.int/europe/news/it
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Spain, followed by Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany and France still have the highest number of cases. But following social and physical distancing measures introduced some weeks ago, we are now seeing evidence of a plateau or reduction in the number of new cases.
On #WorldHealthDay has released the state of the world’s nursing 2020 report, providing an in-depth look at those who make up the largest part of the health workforce – nurses.
Find out more in the thread 👇 and here 👉 bit.ly/2Xfsz1O
It’s #WorldAIDSDay. Half of people living with #HIV in the European Region are diagnosed late. To stop the HIV epidemic, we must test more and test earlier. bit.ly/2hXqKk0
We can all take steps to protect ourselves and others from #COVID19.
Follow the steps in the video 👇
Find more information and guidance on #coronavirus 👉 bit.ly/39gdjVz
Current evidence suggests that approx.10-20% of ppl infected by SARS-CoV-2 develop #LongCOVID.
#COVID19 will continue to impact health care systems for the foreseeable future.
called for regional action at #RC72TLV
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World Breastfeeding Week starts today!
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#Breastfeeding is the best start to life for any infant. Breastfeeding brings lifelong benefits for both mother and baby.
#WBW2020
Cancer causes more than 20% of deaths in the European Region. But in many cases it is avoidable. Enough is already known about the causes to prevent at least one third of all cancers.
Here are some ways to ↘️ your cancer risk.
🎥Join us LIVE tomorrow as WHO/Europe provides an update before answering questions from journalists on #COVID19 & the importance of protecting the health and well-being of older people during the #coronavirus pandemic.
👉 bit.ly/2xDob1S
Babies too young to be vaccinated against #measles are protected when everyone around them is immune – this is called herd immunity. Do your part to #ImmunizeEurope.
#VaccinesWork
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As school holidays approach, we must also acknowledge that children contaminate their parents and grandparents at home, with a ten times increased risk for these adults to develop severe disease, be hospitalized or die when non-vaccinated
Please join us in welcoming baby Tasnim, the first baby born following the evacuation of eastern #Aleppo
🎥 Join us tomorrow from 11:00 CET as WHO's Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Kluge, and technical experts provide an update on COVID-19 in Europe and answer questions from journalists.
For more info 👉 bit.ly/2K1Esk0
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Today, the European Region accounts for 46% of cases and 63% of deaths globally. The Region remains very much in the grip of this pandemic.
It's #WorldMentalHealthDay.
The #mentalhealth of young people in Europe is a vital concern, where roughly 1 in 5 adolescents experience mental and behavioural problems in any given year. #LetsTalk
It’s #WorldHealthDay! We need open dialogue about #depression to ↑ awareness, build understanding,↓ stigma #LetsTalk bit.ly/2oxkPqU
This afternoon & on behalf of & the Government of Turkey signed a financial agreement paving the way for the opening of a new WHO office in Istanbul 🇹🇷 specializing in Preparedness for Humanitarian & Health Emergencies
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay.
Do you or someone you know have #diabetes?
People living with diabetes need a combination of medical treatment and a healthy lifestyle to manage their condition and prevent complications.
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The National Health System in Spain 🇪🇸 protects most people from financial hardship because:
🔵 the basis for coverage is residence
🔵 many health services are free
🔵 exemptions & caps limit co-payments for medicines
👇 bit.ly/3BKzRex
Violence can happen to women, regardless of their
age 👧🏽👩🏻👩🏿🦱👩🏽🦳👵🏾
education 📚🏫👩🏾🎓
employment 👮🏾♀️👩🏽🌾👩🏾💻👩🏽⚕️👩🏼🔧
or culture.
We must leave no one behind in our efforts to #EndViolence against women everywhere.
#16Days #HearMeToo #SDGs
#WorldCancerDay is 4 February. Cancer kills 8.8 million people every year, and it's on the rise. Learn more about the European Code Against Cancer and 12 ways to reduce your #cancer risk: bit.ly/1S289AW
Tobacco is uniquely harmful. It is the only product which, when used precisely as intended, kills half of its consumers. Get the facts from the Tobacco Control Playbook: bit.ly/2fTJnEO #NoTobacco 🚭
Health promotion = enabling & empowering people, communities & societies to take charge of their own health #ChooseHealth
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Laura Brennan & our condolences go to her loved ones. Laura was a powerful voice advocating for #HPV vaccination to protect women everywhere from #cervicalcancer. She will be missed, but her message will continue to live on. #ThankYouLaura
It's #WorldMentalHealthDay. Estimates show depression & anxiety disorders cost the global economy US$ 1 trillion/year in lost productivity.
Someone who is suicidal isn’t necessarily determined to die.
They are often ambivalent about living/dying & only want to end a sense of suffering and hopelessness. Limiting access to lethal means can reduce suicide rates.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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Cases in Europe account for about half of those globally, with the worldwide toll having increased exponentially.
Despite overall high rates of childhood overweight and #obesity in southern Europe, several countries have shown an important decrease. Portugal has⬇️ childhood obesity rates by introducing a tax on sugary drinks. Read more in the thread 👇 & 👉 bit.ly/39mDIRn (1/4)
In 1948, WHO was founded based on the principle that everyone has the right to the highest attainable standard of health, regardless of:
🔵race
🔵religion
🔵political belief
🔵economic/social condition.
#WHO75 celebrates 75 years of promoting health & serving the vulnerable.
Universal health coverage means everyone has access to health care services, regardless of who they are 👶🏽🧕🏾👴🏼👧🏿👨🏼🦰👩🏻🧔🏾👵🏽👳🏽♂️👦🏼
where they are 🏙️🏘️
or how much money they have 💶
On #WorldHealthDay, add your voice to the call for #HealthForAll 👉who.int/petition
#OnThisDay in 1978, world leaders first committed to #PrimaryHealthCare as a key step toward #HealthForAll. 40 years later, we are revitalizing this commitment to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage & the #SDGs. Join us! #Astana2018
Tasty, healthy food adds years to life – and life to years!
Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables to protect your health and #BeatNCDs.
A healthy diet contains at least 400g of fruits and vegetables daily. 🥦🥕🍌🍐🍒
💻 False information on #COVID19 is putting people in danger.
ℹ️ For accurate information, consult official advice from your country's public health authority or .
#coronavirus
#AirPollution is an invisible killer 😷
You may not always be able to see it, but it can still be deadly.
1 December is #WorldAIDSDay
Stigma & discrimination can discourage people from getting tested and being open about their #HIV status. Support from a good friend helps.
With early diagnosis and proper treatment, people living with HIV can enjoy good health. #KnowYourStatus
❗ Although the #COVID19 emergency has now ended, the pandemic has not.
Responding to the current situation, and looking to the future WHO/Europe launches its transition plan for COVID-19. 👇
who.int/europe/news/it
WHO/Europe has published considerations on the gradual easing of measures taken in response to #COVID19.
Various factors mean the easing of measures present different challenges to each country.
Find out more ⬇️ & ➡️ bit.ly/2KEH0VD
A new report from WHO finds that people in Spain are less likely to suffer financial hardship due to health care costs than people in most other countries in Europe, but some gaps in coverage remain, for example in dental & optical care.
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3BKzRex
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Omicron moves faster and wider than any SARS-CoV-2 variant that we have previously seen. I therefore urge these countries to mandate the use of high-quality masks in closed and indoor settings, and ensure that vulnerable individuals have access to them
Today is World Humanitarian Day! Humanitarian workers and health professionals make a real difference to the lives of people living in emergency settings. And women are at the forefront of this work.
Let’s celebrate the work of #WomenHumanitarians everywhere!
#WHD2019
Nurses and midwives are a trusted source of information on #vaccination and they work tirelessly to prevent and respond to disease outbreaks, incl. #measles.
To create a healthier Europe we #SupportNursesandMidwives
For 3.5 years, the world has been living under the shadow of the #COVID19 pandemic.
More than 270 million cases, 2.2 million deaths & at least 34 million people now living w/ #longCOVID in the European Region.
WHO/Europe transition plan for COVID-19 👇
who.int/europe/news/it
This #Flu Awareness Week, if you come down with flu, do your best to avoid spreading it to friends, families and colleagues by:
👄Covering your nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing
🗑️ Throwing any used tissues in the bin
💦 Washing your hands
Tomorrow is #WorldAIDSDay. More than 160,000 people were diagnosed with #HIV in 2016 in the European Region − the only region worldwide where the number of new HIV infections is rising.
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#DYK that in the WHO European Region:
👩⚕️ there are 7.3 million nurses…
👨⚕️ … meaning around 79 nurses per million people
👩⚕️ approximately 90% of nurses are female…
🚨 … yet they only hold 25% of health leadership positions
This #WorldHealthDay let’s #SupportNursesAndMidwives
Today is #HandHygiene Day! 🤲
Washing hands properly prevents infections and, in turn, reduces the risk of #sepsis in health care facilities. Stopping sepsis is in your hands! bit.ly/2JvKneR
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There can be no health without the health workforce.
During his address earlier today, said that WHO/Europe will extend the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife into 2021.
#SupportNursesAndMidwives #RC70Europe
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January 1 is a great time to make healthy resolutions for the New Year.
Here's one suggestion: eat more fruits and vegetables!
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#HappyNewYear2019
Young professionals are key to the success of #PrimaryHealthCare in the 21st century. Are you passionate about improving primary health care in your community? Apply to become a young leader & participate in the Global Conference: bit.ly/2NoMFyZ #HealthForAll
#Breastfeeding gives babies the best start in life. WHO recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months.
Let’s support breastfeeding mums everywhere! 🤱
How should we respond to #LongCovid?
We need to follow the science, but we need >investment in gathering evidence.
We need to work with the Long COVID community, listening to those affected.
We need far greater awareness of this crisis.
And we need to act NOW.
#RC72TLV
Q: What is health literacy?
A: #Healthliteracy is the ability of individuals to gain access to, understand and use information in ways that promote and maintain good health for themselves, their families and their communities. #HealthForAll
Today kicks off #WorldAntibioticAwarenessWeek. Every infection prevented is an antibiotic treatment avoided. Play your role in controlling #AntibioticResistance! bit.ly/2iawDuS
On explains that #monkeypox is spread through close personal contact with infected people - including, but not limited to sexual contact. To stay safe, practice safe sex, good hygiene if caring for someone with monkeypox & isolate if you have symptoms
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A #HealthyPregnancy requires a healthy, balanced and diverse diet. This means: adequate energy, protein, vitamins and minerals; exclusion of transfats; low in salt & sugar; and rich in fruits & vegetables.
This morning colleagues provided an update on #COVID19 and answered questions from ambassadors representing countries across the European Region. Their message – solidarity and preparedness are vital.
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/39gdjVz
Olga is just one of 2 million refugees who have now arrived in Poland, fleeing the war in #Ukraine.
This humanitarian emergency continues to cause untold damage to people’s physical & #MentalHealth
Today is #WorldHeartDay. Cardiovascular diseases are the no. 1 killer worldwide bit.ly/2x2adSV #BeatNCDs
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Doctors, nurses, midwives and other health workers in northern #Syria are #NotATarget. From Turkey, WHO and health partners provide health services and help support the health professionals still working in Syria. #WorldHumanitarianDay
✅Carefully manage transition from lockdown
✅Enhance preparedness for possible second wave
✅Build bridges between health & social care
✅Create robust, resilient health systems of future
to CEI Heads of Govt at #COVID19 extraordinary meeting 1/2
🔵 Let’s get moving! Follow as this year’s #HealthForAll challenge goes global and virtual.
Wherever you are join us and celebrate as we continue to Walk the Talk 👉 bit.ly/2Wt3rUm
