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Vielen Dank to #Germany and Health Minister for their commitment to the @ACTAcclerator and a new contribution of €320m. We must #ACTogether to end this pandemic and strengthen health systems for the next one.
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The #monkeypox outbreak is an evolving health threat. To stop the further spread of the virus, has issued a series of guidance and recommendations for governments, health professionals and the public. Here is the latest one on gatherings:
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New shipment of health supplies for #Afghanistan earthquake response just landed in Kabul from our hub in Dubai 🇦🇪. Includes enough essential medicines, trauma, surgical and other critical supplies for almost 400,000 people in need of health care services.
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Inside the WHO logistics hub in Dubai where emergency aid for Afghanistan is prepared news.ae/3OqeIgB
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Thank you for your steady leadership on a #PandemicAccord. We discussed the critical next steps needed to develop such an instrument. #G7GER
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Great news: the silence procedure was not broken & thereby the Political Declaration of the High Level Meeting of the General Assembly on #RoadSafety is now finalized. It will be adopted on Thursday at the HLM
🙏 & member states for a strong action oriented document
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Very glad to see , & on the sidelines. We discussed our coordination on vaccine efforts & other health challenges.
Looking forward to continuing our collaborative efforts on other urgent global issues, particularly food shortages.
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Discussions with @DrTedros and President @Macky_Sall of Senegal at the @G7 Summit.
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“The pandemic is a reminder of the intimate and delicate relationship between people and planet“ -
One Health, One Planet, One World
Pics from recent visit to 🇰🇭 live poultry markets I studied during my PhD in ?06-09 🙏
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Dr Tedros at the Commonwealth meeting, asking support for the pandemic treaty: "One of the greatest risks now is that we move on to the next crisis – ...– and forget the lessons the pandemic has taught us – lessons that have come at a great price"
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Pleased to see my brother, #SouthAfrica President , at the Summit. We discussed the importance of investing in local production in Africa to promote vaccine equity. #G7GER
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Had a good chat with about the food crisis in multiple fragile settings and its impacts on health. and the will continue working together to protect the vulnerable. #G7GER
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The and #TeamEurope have been a key partner to in responding to the #COVID19 pandemic as well as to other emergencies. I thanked President for her leadership and partnership. #G7GER
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Glad for the opportunity to join the Leaders Summit and discuss urgent, intertwined crises, including #COVID19, the #ClimateCrisis, increasing conflict and hunger. Strengthening global health security with at the centre is also on the agenda. #G7GER
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With about 5% of global carbon emissions, the health sector is a contributor to #ClimateChange. We must walk the talk, by building more climate-resilient and climate-friendly health systems. is no exception. We have committed to being carbon-neutral by 2030. #ClimateAction
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The #ClimateCrisis is bringing death & destruction. & have launched a new health & #ClimateChange platform to support countries’ efforts to achieve resilient, low carbon, sustainable health systems. I thank 🇬🇧 for leading on #ClimateAction.
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Pleased to meet with #Argentina President at the Summit. I thanked him for supporting ’s recent report on #mentalhealth. We discussed how to join efforts in promoting and ensuring access to mental health everywhere. #G7GER
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German Chancellor Scholz, WHO Director-General , Charité Virologist Drosten at World Health Summit 2022
Registration open for the first WHS together with
#WHS2022 #globalhealth idwf.de/-DCYUAC
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Vielen Dank, Ministerpräsident , for your warm welcome to the Summit in Bavaria, 🇩🇪. is grateful for #G7GER’s commitment to a healthier, safer, fairer world.
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Just arrived in #Germany to join the Leaders Summit. is aligned with the #G7GER presidency goals, incl. emergency preparedness, ?One health’ approach, clean energy & #ClimateAction. This Summit offers an opportunity to recommit to a healthier, safer, fairer, peaceful 🌍.
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Thank you President , & Commonwealth leaders for your commitment to a healthier, safer, more equitable & peaceful 🌍. I was pleased to be part of #CHOGM2022 & look forward to working together to strengthen global health security & on a #PandemicAccord.
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Building a #COVID19 local manufacturing legacy can save lives, create jobs and boost economies. My latest piece explains how ⬇️
bit.ly/3QNeC4o #VaccinEquity
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Thank you for your hospitality and leadership, my brother President . Congratulations to your government and the on a successful meeting. #CHOGM2022
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Thank you to all 4,000 participants who joined us for #CHOGM2022. To my fellow leaders, it was an honor to host you all in Rwanda to reaffirm our united resolve to deliver a prosperous,dignified future for the citizens of the Commonwealth family. We wish you all a safe trip home!
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The #polio health workforce has been essential in responding to many other crises, including #COVID19 and now providing care and support to Afghan people affected by the earthquake. My deepest admiration and appreciation for their work. #ThanksHealthHeroes
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Collective humanitarian efforts are critical for a robust response to the destruction caused by the #AfghanistanEarthquake. Our #polio teams have been on the ground since day one supporting with assessment and relief. This is our Paktika team treating patients in Gyan district.
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Thank you, my friend , for your hospitality during the #GlobalBakuForum and for your partnership. Together, for a healthier, safer, more peaceful world.
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Our Secretary General @RovshanMuradov with exceptional friend of the @NizamiGanjaviIC family @DrTedros Director-General @WHO at #IXGlobalBakuForum #IXGBF
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The response requires urgent coordinated action now to stop the further spread of #Monkeypox virus, using public health measures & ensuring health tools are available to at-risk populations & shared fairly. The full list of the Committee's recommendations:
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Deeply concerned about the #Monkeypox outbreak, which represents a serious, evolving threat. I convened an Emergency Committee. The experts advised that it currently doesn't constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. My statement: bit.ly/3HPHeGh
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. is a successful entrepreneur in #Rwanda, but is someone who has carried the trauma of war & the genocide for a long time & suffers from depression. This is why she is advocating for access to #mentalhealth care for everyone & breaking down the stigma. #CHOGM2022
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The #COVID19 pandemic has demonstrated that global health security cannot be left to voluntary mechanisms or goodwill. #PandemicAccord #CHOGM2022
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It was an honour to meet with my sister, , at . I congratulated her on being elected to serve as President of the . We discussed ways to work together to advance the HIV/AIDS response, & children & women’s health in Africa. #CHOGM2022
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I was pleased to join the Foreign Ministers’ meeting at #CHOGM2022. I asked them to support a #PandemicAccord, a new legally-binding international instrument, and to support closer cooperation & coordination between countries in the face of global threats. who.int/director-gener
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Step-by-Step, a 
digital #MentalHealth intervention with remote guidance 
from trained non-specialist helpers developed by WHO with the National Mental Health Programme of @mophleb & other partners, helps reduce depression among Syrian refugees in #Lebanon 
digital #MentalHealth intervention with remote guidance from trained non-specialist helpers developed by WHO with the National Mental Health Programme of @mophleb & other partners, helps reduce depression among Syrian refugees in #Lebanon 7
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Many thanks to of for recognizing the active role that #malariayoutharmies in Africa are playing in the fight against malaria at the #KigaliSummit yesterday.
The youth believe in their ability to #endmalaria in this generation and are ready to take action.
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I’m concerned and disappointed with the overturning of #RoeVsWade. It’s both reducing women’s rights and access to health care.
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