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Yes, #VaccinesWork! They have enabled dramatic reductions in illness, disability and death from common childhood diseases. #WorldImmunizationWeek ➡ https://bit.ly/4d0Xl2T

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Let’s celebrate science. Let’s champion solidarity. Let’s promote solutions.  Global #immunization programmes have succeeded when governments, aid agencies, thousands of people –– scientists, health workers, volunteers ––  come together to make the world safer and healthier. We’ve shown this is #HumanlyPossible.   It’s time for immunization for all. #WorldImmunizationWeek

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

LIVE: Media briefing on #WorldImmunizationWeek & other global health issues

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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