World Health Organization’s Post

On #WorldMalariaDay, let’s step up the fight against malaria for a more equitable world. Pregnancy weakens immunity to #malaria, heightening risks for the mother and the baby. Untreated malaria can lead to severe complications like maternal death and low birth weight. Achieving the vision of a malaria-free world will require reaching those who are in the most vulnerable situations: 🔹 Pregnant women 🔹 Children under 5 🔹 Refugees, migrants, internally displaced people amongst others 🔹 Indigenous Peoples https://bit.ly/44bRXGf

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Find the latest health updates in the "Health For All" newsletter. In this edition, we cover: 👉Promising news on cholera vaccine 👉Roz's story on battling loneliness 👉The first-ever Patient Safety Rights Charter 👉Apply to WHO global leadership positions. Share, subscribe, and comment.

Did you know? Physical activity has significant health benefits for hearts, bodies and minds. Regular physical activity is proven to help prevent and manage noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and several cancers. It also helps prevent hypertension, maintain a healthy body weight, and improve mental health, quality of life, and well-being. Move your body.

Sexual violence can happen anywhere, to any gender, at any stage in our lives. NASA engineer Bryan Robles, opens up about his long journey as a survivor of sexual violence, speaking up publicly and the stigma of being a male survivor. He is truly brave and inspiring. It's a reminder that healing begins with vulnerability and that together, we can create a world where survivors are heard, supported, and empowered. And a world where our policies and practices in any big organization, NASA or WHO, must be shaped by the voices of survivors. Listen to the new #NoExcuse podcast episode: https://bit.ly/3UlbS20

In this WHO Science in 5-episode Dr Etienne Krug, Director of Social Determinants of Health, shares examples of cities that are taking action on greener more sustainable transport that can also help keep people healthier and safe. For example, in Mexico City has increased cycling lanes while making roads safer and Cali has sent out Bike doctors to help repair bikes and Lusaka that created safer routes for children to get to school. #Cities4Health

Check out the top 60 films about health, hope, and humanity for the #HealthForAll Film Festival. Our #Film4Health jury, including Sharon Stone, Alfonso Herrera, Nandita Das, and Yusra Mardini, curated a collection that stands out for its ability to inspire and provoke thought. Watch, comment, and share! Explore the full selection at bit.ly/3K71Dcu

Your weekly health updates are here: ⏩ Understanding the global challenge of Viral Hepatitis. ⏩ Learn about Chagas Disease, a growing threat beyond Latin America. ⏩ Discover the top picks from the Health for All Film Festival.

It’s World Chagas Disease Day. About 6–7 million people worldwide are estimated to be infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes #Chagas disease – causing 12 000 deaths yearly. This potentially life-threatening illness is transmitted through contact with the faeces or urine of a triatomine bug. It can also be transmitted from mother to child, contaminated food, Blood transfusion and organ transplantation. Chagas disease is mainly found in Latin America. However, it has been increasingly detected in other parts of the world. There is no vaccine for Chagas disease. Seeking early treatment is crucial as the efficacy of drugs diminishes the longer a person has been infected. More information: https://bit.ly/3vFipLv