"I read information about the vaccine from various health bodies ... and translated it into sign language." Sign language interpreters in Lagos, Nigeria are helping to tackle misinformation & increase #COVID19 uptake within the hearing-impaired community:
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For , public health experts argue global leaders should take a leaf from New Zealand’s book and deploy an ‘elimination strategy’ in the event of a future pandemic. Learn what that looks like here:
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Your COVID test came up with a faint line, does that mean you are positive? bit.ly/3EKguWD
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When a rumour threatened to derail #COVID19 vaccine uptake in Lagos’s hearing-impaired community, a small cohort of sign language interpreters stepped up to help combat misinformation:
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We are in the midst of a bad #flu season and with #COVID19 around you may be wondering if you should get vaccinated if you are pregnant.
The short answer is: Yes!
It is safe and effective, reducing the risk of complications for you and the baby: bit.ly/3TwKtGM
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Nutrition must be a factor in our approach to disease prevention.
The partnership between , and is welcome news as we continue to fight infectious diseases around the globe.
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Delighted to share details of our partnership w/ @gavi & @unilever for a ground-breaking immunisation, hygiene & nutrition programme in Indonesia. Nutrition is at the heart of this new holistic programme to tackle malnutrition & preventable diseases powerofnutrition.org/gavi-unilever-
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“Cases are on the rise not only in Pakistan but in the entire Asia Pacific” - cases of #HIV have risen dramatically in Pakistan. HIV/AIDS workers and activists say that community-based service provision is improving – but that more help is needed:
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In 2019, there were 34,239 reported cases of snakebites in Sri Lanka alone. A team of scientists and snake-wranglers is developing a library of local antivenom to tackle the threat:
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#Hygiene, #nutrition, and #VaccinesWork better together! We can't wait to see the results from this project by to #DefeatDD in #Indonesia!
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Proud of ’s work with & through the COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership to deliver vehicles, motorbikes & computers worth >USD$ 2.8 million to support Minister ’s & ’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Sierra Leone:
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In the Manoka Health District in coastal Cameroon, 91.7% of children under two have not received a single vaccination. Dr Nchinjoh, AKA “the rural doctor”, is on a mission to reach and protect #zerodosechildren:
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“The environment of terror had a psychological impact” - #COVID19 and strict pandemic measures have had a steep toll on mental health in Nepal. Nepal’s commitment to providing mental health care is growing but resources remain scarce:
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How do respiratory syncytial virus (#RSV) symptoms differ from #flu, #COVID19 and other respiratory viruses? Here’s what you need to know: bit.ly/3jpKqAl
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In Malawi, 881 people have died of cholera since March last year. Hear from a mother living in the thick of Malawi’s cholera epidemic, getting vaccinated against a rising death toll and falling stocks:
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#Flu vaccination is recommended at any stage of pregnancy. A baby born to an immunized mother is also immune for the first few months of its life. #VaccinesWork
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‘Elimination strategies’ helped stop disease outbreaks in the past and could stamp out pandemics in the future according to public health experts. Learn more:
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The additional support is aimed at enabling the further scale up of COVID-19 vaccination, as well as strengthening broader routine immunization services across the country.
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“These resources are investments that will further strengthening the health system as a whole, supporting integration of #COVID19 vaccines into routine immunisation programmes, & ensuring more children are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases" - 's .
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We're proud to have worked with & through the COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership to deliver vehicles, motorbikes & computers worth over USD$ 2.8 million to support ’s and ’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Sierra Leone:
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In 2020 there were over 600K new cases of cervical cancer (source: ). Many of these cases could have been avoided if young women knew about & had access to the #HPVvaccine. Know the facts. Read more: buff.ly/3XI2Ivp #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
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Millions of #children in the #sahel region of #Africa remain invisible to #healthsystems and hence miss out on lifesaving #vaccines. We’re excited about our new project with & to reach #ZeroDoseChildren in conflict and cross-border settings in the #sahel
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#HIV infections in Pakistan are rising. An estimated 210,000 people are living with HIV in the country, of which just 32,972 are receiving treatment, but there are signs of improvement:
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Achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2023 means putting “people at the center of primary health care,” according to leaders in health and development. Here’s what that looks like:
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In Malawi, school closures sparked by the cholera epidemic have created a learning gap between students in districts where #cholera is rampant compared to those in districts less affected. Learn more:
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Congratulations to Cameroon for passing 10% #COVID19 vaccine coverage with support from #COVAX's #COVID19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership! This is testament to ’s continued commitment to drive vaccine demand and coverage: bit.ly/3Wt3dbG
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Vaccinated children have higher cognitive abilities, miss school less, are in school for longer and have better nutrition and education outcomes – all of which translates into better earning potential and productivity as an adult. #InternationalDayOfEducation #VaccinesWork
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The Manoka Health District, a cluster of hard-to-reach islets in coastal Cameroon, is an immunisation blind spot: more than 90% of kids under two here have never had a single vaccine. Here’s how Dr Nchinjoh plans to change that:
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Human resources for mental health are scarce in Nepal, which has fewer than 150 psychiatrists and just 35 psychologists. A mobile phone app is helping to meet the increased demand for mental health services in the wake of #COVID19:
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We’re proud of our work around the world defending the right of every single child to a quality education. On this International Day for Education, we agree that to invest in people and in our collective future, we all must make education a priority. #EducationDay
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By preventing illness and hospitalisation, immunisation keeps children in school and increases academic achievement.
Investing in vaccines is also an investment in the prosperity of the next generation.
#InternationalDayOfEducation #VaccinesWork #EducationForAll
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#Pneumonia – the single largest infectious cause of death in children worldwide – can be caused by several viruses. Learn more about the vaccines and treatments available that are helping to save lives:
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In Jan 2022, , established the #COVID19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership (CoVDP) . Working with governments and essential partners, CoVDP provides support to countries on their pathways toward achieving national and global coverage targets. bit.ly/3WAA5PV
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Imagine a future where every person on the planet has access to the health services they need. According to leaders, increased investment in community health care can get us there. Learn more:
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Worldwide, there are an estimated 24.1 million cases of #pertussis, or whooping cough, each year that claim the lives of ∼160,000 children. Learn more about the extraordinary impact the safe and effective vaccine has had around the world! bit.ly/3Ee15vO #VaccinesWork
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& are committed to Ghana's immunization agenda.
The Regional Director for West & Central Africa, Dr Marthe Sylvie Essengue called on Rep to 🇬🇭, Dr to discuss ongoing support for 🇬🇭 to deliver vaccines to reduce vaccine preventable diseases.
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2nd round #COVID19 #vaccination campaign ongoing in Tigray: Wukro, AbiAdi, Adigrat, Maichew & Mehoni towns reaching 18,526 ppl in 2 days.
With support from @gavi & @eu_echo, @WHO is supporting @FMoHealth & #Tigray Regional Health Bureau in the 14-day campaign targeting 85K ppl.
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Malaria has a devastating impact on #education -- keeping kids out of the classroom and holding them back from achieving their potential. It's time for this ancient disease to be kicked to the history books 📚🍎
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“If in doubt, stamp it out.” Public health experts share their game plan to tackle future pandemics, aiming to eliminate the outbreak in eight weeks:
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Learn from leaders about why investment in community health care is the secret ingredient to achieving global universal health coverage by 2030:
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