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Josephine is changing lives in #Malawi! 🌍 As a youth advocate, mentor and health activist, she’s championing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect her community from #CervicalCancer. Her voice is powerful—her impact, even more.

‼️ Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide ‼️ « Vaping almost cost me my life. » When Alex realized the toll #vaping was taking on his health, both physically and mentally, he was determined to take back control. With the support of his mother, he quit—proving that recovery is possible with courage and perseverance. If you or someone you know is struggling to quit, help is out there. Quitters are winners. #TobaccoExposed

🌍 #AirPollution claims 7 million lives each year. Ella died from a serious #asthma attack when she was nine. Since the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Rosamund has been a relentless advocate for the right to #CleanAir. Watch her story!

🌊 The global drowning death rate has plummeted by 38% since 2000! 👏 This monumental achievement in global health is highlighted in WHO's first-ever report on drowning prevention. 🌊 Despite progress, drowning remains a critical public health issue. Every hour, over 30 lives are lost to drowning, with a staggering 300,000 deaths in 2021 alone. Let's work together to prevent these tragedies! #DrowningPrevention

In 2010, the average walking time to the nearest health​ facility in Rwanda was over 1.5 hours. By 2020, this was down to just 47 minutes. Rwanda, as part of the Universal Health Coverage Partnership is improving access to health services through “health posts” set up near communities. ​ #HealthForAll ​ @who_africa​

The need to spend large amounts out-of-pocket to access health services is placing 1 in 8 people worldwide at risk of poverty due to out-of-pocket health expenditure of 10% or more of their household budget. ​ Governments must adequately invest in #HealthForAll and protect people – particularly the most vulnerable among us – from high health spending.

Science and innovation are saving lives. New tools like next-gen bed nets & #malaria vaccines are helping to save lives and drive progress. But threats like insecticide resistance are growing. Greater investment can save even more lives and help us achieve a #ZeroMalaria future.

“I have come to the market to buy groceries. Doctors conducted a blood test and gave me medicines”, says Lekham Jamli, a pregnant woman in Chhattisgarh, India. India, as part of the Universal Health Coverage Partnership has improved accessibility to essential health services for 18 million people in rural, forested areas of Chhattisgarh. ​ #HealthForAll ​ @who.searo

At least 1 person each second is estimated to acquire a new genital #herpes infection. 💡 Reduce your risk: 🔹 Use condoms consistently and correctly. 🔹 Avoid sexual contact during flare-ups. 🔹 Stay informed and reduce stigma around herpes.

Ymyt Berdibekova, a 66-year-old pensioner from Bishkek, is spending an estimated 10% less on her hypertension medicines thanks to a new initiative of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan. In 2023, as part of the UHC Partnership, Kyrgyzstan has regulated prices of selected medicines making them more affordable and accessible to the population.​ #HealthForAll ​ @WHOEurope

Your right to health is more than just seeing a doctor—it’s about your right to privacy, access to clean water and sanitation, and more. This #HumanRightsDay, and every day, know your rights. Protect your rights. #HealthForAll #HumanRights

High out-of-pocket spending on health means that 1 in 8 people are having to choose between basic necessities and accessing healthcare. ​ Healthcare shouldn’t push people into poverty. #HealthForAll