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Official twitter account for the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa - WHO/AFRO
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can be easily prevented and treated but still kills nearly 100,000 people annually. WHO supports vaccination campaigns alongside access to safe water and sanitation and improved hygiene to protect people against cholera.
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WHO Feb 9
The only safe level of tobacco use is ZERO. WHO condemns British American Tobacco’s misleading attempt to associate WHO with its products
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WHO Feb 9
WHO calls to prioritize research and development for 8 diseases that currently cannot be prevented by vaccination or cured. An outbreak of one of these diseases could quickly lead to an epidemic or worse, and we have little to stop them
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WHO African Region Feb 9
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Out of pocket spending for health services is still high in the Region despite improvements in the economy. Health expenses are an important reason families around the 🌍 are pushed into poverty.
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WHO African Region Feb 9
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All population groups, including the most disadvantaged, should be able to access the quality health services they need. L'ets . It's time for .
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WHO Feb 9
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Immunization is our shield against serious diseases 🛡️ to protect individuals and communities!
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WHO African Region Feb 9
Where you live in the world dramatically affects your access to essential health services. The goal of universal health coverage is to ensure that all people obtain the health services they need without suffering financial hardship.
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WHO Feb 8
Vaccine-preventable diseases include: Cervical cancer Cholera Diphtheria Hep B Influenza Japanese encephalitis Measles Mumps Pertussis Pneumonia Polio Rabies Rotavirus Rubella Tetanus Typhoid Varicella Yellow Fever ! Here are 5 facts on vaccines you need to know
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WHO African Region Feb 8
The for all people means that everyone should have access to the health services they need, when and where they need them, without suffering financial hardship.
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Dr Matshidiso Moeti Jan 29
An free of in children is possible & achievable – life-saving health interventions are reaching communities, the prices of antiretroviral drugs have reduced & tech innovations in providing care are being introduced more rapidly than ever.
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WHO Feb 8
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Vaccines prevent deadly diseases.
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WHO African Region Feb 7
Treating non-communicable diseases is quite expensive yet prevention comes at no cost. by being physically active.
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WHO African Region Feb 7
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is a virulent disease which spreads when hygiene and sanitation are inadequate. It is important to maintain the ability to detect and respond to new cases.
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WHO African Region Feb 7
GREAT NEWS: 🇸🇸 declares the end of its longest and largest outbreak with no new cases of cholera reported in over seven weeks. Congratulations 🇸🇸 .
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WHO African Region Feb 6
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Female genital mutilation increases the short and long term health risks to women and girls. Immediate complications include: -severe pain -excessive bleeding -urination infections -infections -psychological consequences - -death
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WHO African Region Feb 7
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is a virulent disease which spreads when hygiene and sanitation are inadequate. It is important to maintain the ability to detect and respond to new cases.
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WHO African Region Feb 6
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More than 200 million girls and women have experienced female genital mutilation in 30 countries in , the and . Health-care providers play an important role in treatment and care of girls and women who are living with .
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WHO African Region Feb 7
GREAT NEWS: 🇸🇸 declares the end of its longest and largest outbreak with no new cases of cholera reported in over seven weeks. Congratulations 🇸🇸 .
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WHO African Region Feb 6
It's the International Day of Zero Tolerance for . has no health benefits, and it harms girls & women in many ways. It is unacceptable from a human rights and health perspective.
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UN Women Feb 6
FGM is a human rights violation. We must end cutting now for a better future for young girls.
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