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    17 hours ago

    We will be going LIVE🔴 in 30 minutes ⏰! Watch on PAHO TV 📺 ➡️

    📌Join us on Monday, August 2nd, for our next LIVE 🔴 conversation on ➡️ "Breastfeeding during the pandemic" 🌟10:00 am (EDT) Watch on PAHO TV 📺 👉
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  2. 8 hours ago

    "As we continue to be challenged by 🦠, we must ensure our responses do not widen the gap in access to health by ensuring our health systems 🏥 have the resources they need to be resilient."

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  3. 11 hours ago

    There's still time ⏰ to enroll in our new online course ➡️Understanding Stigma/Cognitive Behavioral skills A 6-week training running from 🗓Aug. 16 - Nov. 30 seeking to reduce mental health-related stigma. 🌟Apply today! 👉🏼

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  4. 16 hours ago

    ❤️ ✅ Breastfeeding 🤱🏾 gives life ✅ Boosts children’s 👧🏻🧑🏾‍🦱 immune systems ✅ Provides protection against diseases, even in adulthood 🧔🏽👩🏼‍🦳 During 🦠, we encourage mothers to continue

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  5. Aug 1

    "We know that the economic blow back of this pandemic 🦠 is forcing countries to make difficult choices on where to prioritize spending. But we cannot afford to cut corners on health. Make no mistake: sooner or later, countries assume the costs."

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  6. Aug 1

    can be easily passed from mother to child at birth. All pregnant mothers, especially at-risk populations, must test routinely for , Hepatitis B, Chagas, and syphilis. Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis can be eliminated

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  7. Jul 31

    "We are seeing dangerous drops in measles vaccinations 💉 throughout our region. Coverage of the first dose of measles vaccines dropped by 10% in eight countries in the Americas 🌎, including Venezuela, Panama, and Brazil, and dropped by 20% in Suriname." -

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  8. Jul 31

    Vaccination 💉 and blood safety have enabled the elimination of early childhood transmission of Hepatitis B in the Americas 👶 Elimination of Mother-to-Child transmission of Hepatitis B is possible, and the Americas is leading the way 🌎

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  9. Jul 31

    All viruses 🦠, like the one that causes COVID-19, are likely to change genetically 🧬, creating new variants. Remember‼️ : the same public health measures that we already follow protect us from ANY variant.

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  10. Jul 30

    "As countries 🌎 have dedicated resources, staff and attention to their COVID-19 responses, many have been hard-pressed to keep up other essential health services 🏥 that people need." -

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  11. Jul 30

    The impact of on the mental health 🧠 of Caribbean citizens was highlighted as a major area of concern as hundreds of regional journalists and communicators were provided with guidance on reporting responsibly on matters related to the pandemic.

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  12. Jul 30

    📌Join us on Monday, August 2nd, for our next LIVE 🔴 conversation on ➡️ "Breastfeeding during the pandemic" 🌟10:00 am (EDT) Watch on PAHO TV 📺 👉

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  13. Retweeted
    Jul 26

    📌 NEW COURSE! 👉🏽 Accurate automated blood pressure measurement ❤️ 🔹 FREE Self-learning course 💻, aimed at primary health care teams. 🔸 Register and star the course today 👇🏽 ✅

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  14. Retweeted
    Jul 28

    Learn about the new Understanding Stigma / Cognitive Behavioral skills six weeks training for primary healthcare providers developed by and the Mental Health Commission of Canada. 👉🏿 📌Deadline for applications 30 July 2021

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  15. Retweeted
    Jul 30

    Catch up on what's going on in Health Systems in the Americas. PAHO Bulletin Health Systems and Services - July 2021  📬:

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  16. Jul 30

    High prices of Hepatitis C treatment and limited access to generics continue to pose barriers 💊 in the Americas to reach the 2030 targets for Hepatits C elimination.

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  17. Jul 29

    ✨ Deadline extended ✨ We are looking 🔎 to fund projects that implement preventive public health measures in populations in situations of vulnerability in the context of the pandemic. 🌟 Submit your proposal today! ➡️ 🗓 Apply before Aug. 1st

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  18. Jul 29

    Yes, treatment for hepatitis C exists and it is more than 95% effective💊. Once initiated, the drug should be taken for 3 months 📅.

    3. Can hepatitis C be cured?
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  19. Jul 29

    For a hepatitis diagnosis, you need to get a blood🩸 test. If you are infected with hepatitis C, you can receive appropriate treatment 💊 from health services. 🏥

    2. Do you know which type of test is used to detect hepatitis?
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  20. Jul 29

    ✅ There are 5 hepatitis viruses: hepatitis A 🦠 hepatitis B 🦠 hepatitis C 🦠 hepatitis D 🦠 hepatitis E 🦠

    1. Do you know how many types of hepatitis viruses there are?
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