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"As we mark #WorldAIDSDay, we are reminded that more than 40 years into the global #AIDS epidemic, we still have no vaccine and no cure for this disease. Two years into the #COVID19 pandemic, we have not one but many vaccines, and many other effective tools"-@DrTedros
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Today is #WorldAIDSDay! Take a moment to thank community #healthworkers, nurses, doctors, scientists & everybody involved in the fight against #HIV around 🌎🌍🌏 They are at the forefront playing a πŸ”‘ part in supporting people living with HIV & helping to end AIDS.
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On #WorldAIDSDay, Prince Harry is joining WHO’s call for health and #VaccinEquity to end two pandemics: HIV and #COVID19. End inequalities. End AIDS. End Pandemics. πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3o8UOwa
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Today is #WorldAIDSDay! You will NOT get #HIV from: βœ… standing by your friend βœ… drinking tea together βœ… hugging βœ… shaking hands βœ… showing that you care This is how you can reduce your risk of getting it ⬇️

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Everyone has a role to play in stopping #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR). Join WHO to spread awareness, stop resistance by adding blue πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ on your social media during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 18-24 November. More info πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3njQQ3g
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‼️ Overuse & misuse of medicines are leading causes of #AntimicrobialResistance. The rise of AMR is threatening our ability to treat common infectious diseases, resulting in prolonged illness, disability & death. Spread awareness, stop resistance πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3njQQ3g
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#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek starts today! #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) can affect everyone, everywhere, at any age. πŸ‘€ Watch & listen to our expert explaining why you should care about it! Spread awareness, stop resistanceπŸ‘‰bit.ly/3njQQ3g
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Take action! #GlowTeal and illuminate the cause to eliminate cervical cancer. #CervicalCancer could be the first cancer ever in the world to be eliminated. Join the movement on 17 November to raise awareness in your community. πŸ‘‰ tinyurl.com/ccedayofaction
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On 17 November, #GlowTeal. Join survivors, advocates, community & 🌐 leaders on the Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action, as we help raise awareness & reflect on πŸ”‘ accomplishments since the launch of the first #CervicalCancer Elimination Strategy. πŸ‘‰tinyurl.com/ccedayofaction
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As with #COVID19, access to lifesaving tools is constrained, with women & adolescent girls in the poorest countries deprived of clinical screening facilities, human papillomavirus vaccines & treatments which those in affluent places take for granted. πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3Ds8oQy
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Today WHO joins advocates around the 🌐 to commemorate a landmark Day of Action for #CervicalCancer Elimination & welcome groundbreaking new initiatives to end this devastating disease, which claims the lives of over 300,000 women each year. #GlowTeal πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3Ds8oQy
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It's #WorldDiabetesDay. DYK: More than 4️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ million people have #diabetes. The number of people with diabetes has quadrupled since 1980 and is expected to rise beyond half a billion by the end of the decade. bit.ly/30jzgny
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You may have #diabetes if you: 🚾 Need to urinate often πŸ₯€ Are thirsty often πŸ₯˜ Are hungry constantly βš–οΈ Lost some weight πŸ‘οΈ Have vision problems 😨 Are tired These symptoms may occur suddenly. bit.ly/2Kkqkmm #WorldDiabetesDay
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Today is #WorldDiabetesDay! DYK know that 1️⃣ in 2️⃣ adults with type 2 #diabetes is unaware of their condition. πŸ‘€ Watch this video to learn more about the causes, symptoms and how diabetes can be treated ⬇️
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It's #WorldPneumoniaDay Reducing the number of πŸ‘¦πŸ‘§ getting sick & dying from #pneumonia requires achieving #HealthForAll, so that all children have access to vaccination, nutrition, & to good-quality diagnosis & treatment. πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/2X7sJWL
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It's #WorldPneumoniaDay Medical oxygen and diagnostic tools for hypoxemia supplied to treat #COVID19 patients, can also save the lives of children and newborns suffering from severe #pneumonia and other conditions. πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/2UkRAG1
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It's #WorldPneumoniaDay Most πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦ who die from #pneumonia live in poor areas, with low levels of access to good-quality πŸ₯ and health workers who can prevent, protect, diagnose & treat pneumonia πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/2X7sJWL
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It's #WorldPneumoniaDay While vaccines πŸ’‰are a vital part of prevention for #pneumonia, they need to be combined with: 🀱breastfeeding πŸ₯•nutritious food 🏑a clean environment Ensuring that families have access to health services and the right medicines is also essential.
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Every year, 🚨 800+ million people go hungry 🚨 600 million fall ill from eating contaminated food 🚨 3 billion can't afford a healthy diet 🚨 8 million die due to unhealthy diets βœ… Transforming the #FoodSystem can help fix this πŸ‘‡ teapaw.org/WHO/status/14199686635…
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6⃣ action areas of #FoodSystems for Health: 1⃣ Consumer behavior can be shifted towards healthy diets using fiscal policies like: βœ… Taxing of unhealthy diets 🍏 Subsidies for healthy options πŸ‘‰bit.ly/2T6zIlg
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Today is 🍏 🌽 πŸ‰ πŸ₯₯ πŸ‘ πŸ₯’ πŸ† πŸ₯ πŸ… 🌢 🍲 πŸ₯— πŸ‹ 🍌 πŸ₯• πŸ“ πŸ’ πŸ‡ πŸ₯” πŸ₯‘ πŸ₯¦ πŸ₯› 🍞 🍽️ #WorldFoodDay! There is no food security without #FoodSafety. #SafeFood now for a healthy tomorrow! πŸ‘‰bit.ly/WHOFoodSafety
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