Alarcos Cieza

Driving WHO’s agendas on vision, hearing, rehabilitation and disability

[Ren Minghui 任明辉 @RMinghui]

Very exciting discussion @WHO STAG SPECS 2030 initiative on how to address the challenges of 1.5 billion people without access to effective refractive error services. Data, research, services integration, partnership with private sector and community were focused topics.

[Teresa Amat @Amat_Teresa]

¡Buenas noticias!
La nueva resolución de la #OMS sobre prevención primaria y atención integrada de las deficiencias sensoriales, pérdida de visión y audición, a lo largo de la vida ya aprobada por el Consejo Ejecutivo de la @WHO y avanza a la 78ª Asamblea Mundial en mayo de 2025.

[Shelly Chadha @ShellyChadha1]

Have you planned and registered your event for #WorldHearingDay 2025 yet? Three weeks to go!

https://t.co/3oDxHxB3ZK

[Shelly Chadha @ShellyChadha1]

*Join us today for the #WorldHearingDay 2025 Introduction Webinar! 🌍*

🗓️ Jan 28, 2025

📅 Session 1: 0800 CET
🔗 Register: https://t.co/RWZve2J0J0

📅 Session 2: 1600 CET
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/DkOWcNOY70

📖 More information: https://t.co/YKQ8CSQQT7
@AlarcosC

[Alarcos Cieza @AlarcosC]

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[Shelly Chadha @ShellyChadha1]

*Join us today for the #WorldHearingDay 2025 Introduction Webinar! 🌍*

🗓️ Jan 28, 2025

📅 Session 1: 0800 CET
🔗 Register: https://t.co/RWZve2J0J0

📅 Session 2: 1600 CET
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/DkOWcNOY70

📖 More information: https://t.co/YKQ8CSQQT7
@AlarcosC

[Ant Duttine @antduttine]

Learn about the global and individuals' needs for rehab in dementia, which approaches & interventions are effective, and how they can be implemented in countries

[Alarcos Cieza @AlarcosC]

A great opportunity to learn more about the benefits of #rehabilitation for people living with dementia. @AlzDisInt

[Ant Duttine @antduttine]

Join @WHO & @AlzDisInt for a webinar on "Rehabilitation and dementia: global, national & personal perspectives" on Jan 21 at 1 PM GMT. https://t.co/VGGJU3r874

[ISPRM @ISPRM]

📅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲! On 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, from 12:00–13:30 CET, the WHO will host a vital webinar in its series, Addressing musculoskeletal conditions: an opportunity for health systems globally.

[Alarcos Cieza @AlarcosC]

.@antduttine

[World Physiotherapy @WorldPhysio1951]

Two weeks until @WHO webinar: Addressing musculoskeletal conditions: an opportunity for health systems globally

Weds 20 Nov 1200 CET

Find out more: https://t.co/8ITlwMBBEl

@AWcpta @WorldPhysioAWP @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR @IFOMPT

[Alarcos Cieza @AlarcosC]

.@antduttine

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

On #WorldStrokeDay, let’s highlight the importance of comprehensive #stroke care and supporting those on their recovery journey.

Learn more in the package of interventions for rehabilitation 👉https://t.co/f1EFa0mGdX

[Alarcos Cieza @AlarcosC]

@antduttine

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

On #WorldStrokeDay, let’s highlight the importance of comprehensive #stroke care and supporting those on their recovery journey.

Learn more in the package of interventions for rehabilitation 👉https://t.co/f1EFa0mGdX

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Take actions to prevent #strokes by adopting a healthier lifestyle:

🥗 eat healthier
🏃‍♀️ be physically active
💪 maintain a healthy weight
🚭 avoid tobacco & alcohol

Learn more 🔗https://t.co/bg7CNkYoXb #WorldStrokeDay

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Today is #WorldStrokeDay.

Stroke survivors face limitations in their daily functioning.

#Rehabilitation can help support stroke survivors to be as independent as possible in everyday activities, enabling participation in education, work, recreation & other meaningful life roles 👉https://t.co/JbIOWWEszu

[United Nations @UN]

Tuesday is #WorldStrokeDay.

You can limit your risk of stroke:

🚭🍺 Avoid tobacco and alcohol
🩺 Manage blood pressure, cholesterol & diabetes
🍎 Eat healthy foods
🚴 Exercise

More from @WHO: https://t.co/oiazt3VdHY

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

It’s #WorldStrokeDay.

Most common sign of a #stroke is sudden weakness of the face, arm, or leg, often on one side of the body.

Other symptoms include dizziness, loss of balance and sudden difficulty speaking, seeing or walking.

If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, seek medical care immediately. 👉https://t.co/QLotGRA6Zd

[ATscale @_ATscale]

📌Themed Week on #Vision for #WorldSightDay Day 4

@WHO recently launched a step-by-step guidance for conducting #Vision & #Eye screening in community & primary care settings!

Read the publication➡️ https://t.co/ouFqu824qr
@AlarcosC @StuartKeel1
#LoveYourEyes @IAPB1

[CBM Christian Blind Mission @cbmWorldwide]

CBM's CEO Rainer Brockhaus joined a media stunt @gavi, @gatesfoundation + @SaveChildrenDE during @WorldHealthSmt #WHS2024 in Berlin on improved access to vaccinations, which is particularly important for zero-dose children + marginalized groups such as people with #disabilities!

[CBM Christian Blind Mission @cbmWorldwide]

Very substantial @_ATscale #CBM @CHAI_health @WHO strategic roundtable @WorldHealthSmt #WHS2024 dealt with equitable access to + more investment in #AssistiveTechnology #AT! Speakers included Patricia Castellanos de Muñoz, an audiologist from Guatemala + long-time advisor to CBM.

[CBM Christian Blind Mission @cbmWorldwide]

At #WHS2024 session on #HealthEquity + #DisabilityInclusion with impressive contributions from self advocates, @HabenGirma, @WHO, @IDA_CRPD_Forum + @UNITE_MPNetwork many had to stay outside - event room was overcrowded, but recording is already available: https://t.co/5vbUlBzk7W