“You know, it's funny when it rains it pours
They got money for wars, but can't feed the poor” - Tupac Shakur

There is enough money to cover all development priorities, but we choose to invest in war.

The most courageous choose peace.

#IsDB50

#MadeInSerbia 🏀

.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the IsDB Group panel on #COVID19 lessons:
- lack of investment in public health, especially primary health care, incl. in high-income countries
- lack of equity: “the COVID-19 has shown how ‘ugly’ we are in terms of inequity”
- politisation of the virus and the…

An inspiring end to a very busy day in Riyadh. Loved meeting Kristalina Georgieva, thanks to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, a strong Balkan woman and world leader.

Her recent interview in #Bulgaria 's EVA magazine is so encouraging, moving and humbling. And some of the hardships sound so familiar growing up…

For 50 years there was effectively zero progress on tackling #meningitis .

Today, while meningitis is still a killer disease driving explosive outbreaks and infecting more than 2.5 million people globally every year, there is now a concerted fightback. Momentum, if seized upon,…

The UKMis health team were down at World Health Organization (WHO) this morning to kick off #WorldImmunizationWeek and celebrate one of humanity’s greatest achievements 💉🌎⚕️

🏆 Novak Djokovic is the 2024 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.

Last year, he won titles at the Australian Open, French Open and US Open to reach a stunning career tally of 24 Grand Slam singles triumphs.

#Laureus24

‘Studies have shown that increasing the representation of women in politics is a huge factor in improving outcomes for women and girls.’

Truth

Yes! Communicating about health is one of the most important things World Health Organization (WHO) does.

There is often a huge gap between what we know needs to happen to improve health, and what actually happens. Strategic, smart health communication can help close that gap.

Climate change, pandemics, and a shortage of healthcare workers – the challenges are mounting.

But together, we can tackle them to improve health care.

Join the conversation with Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus World Health Organization (WHO) on April 18, 1 pm ET. #WBGMeetings

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Slovenia has toughened its anti-tobacco law!

The National Assembly passed a bill banning flavorings in e-cigarettes & heated tobacco products.

The changes aim to reduce the appeal of new tobacco products to youth.

Kudos!

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Women shouldn’t require superpowers to juggle #breastfeeding and work.

All moms everywhere, no matter their work or contract type, should have:
🔹 At least 18 weeks, preferably 6 months or more, of paid maternity leave
🔹 Paid time off for breastfeeding or expressing milk upon…

The moving and heartbreaking experience of my dear friend and colleague Christopher Black from his deployment in #Gaza . Where is the humanity?

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Age is just a number. For us, that number is 1.

The #ClimateCrisis is here and now. We salute this win and call on countries to step up their #ClimateAction to protect our health and planet!

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We urge all parties to avoid causing a dangerous nuclear incident in #Ukraine , which could pose enormous immediate and long term threats to human health and the environment.

Roma people continue to face discrimination & marginalization - around the world & in all areas of life.

As we mark International Roma Day, let’s recommit to working together to strengthen the protection of their freedoms & human rights.

Antibiotics help to prevent and treat infections.

We need a pipeline of new ones to fight infections because over time they become resistant to the drugs we use to treat them.

Yet, no new classes of antibiotics have been approved since the 20th century. [1/3]