Mahmoud Tharwat

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) officer - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

[Jagan Chapagain @jagan_chapagain]

Today I had the pleasure of joining a roundtable on “Supporting Healthy Ageing to Unlock the Longevity Economy in Germany and Beyond.”

To truly support healthy ageing, we must:

- Strengthen community-based programmes that address health in all its dimensions
- Promote Evidence-Informed Action. The IFRC network connects with diverse populations, ensuring no one is left behind
- Invest in the care workforce
- Adopt a Life-Course approach, investing in health at every age
- Align with @IFRC’s Healthy Ageing Strategy to make informed choices for longer, healthier, and more dignified lives

Humanitarian action plays a crucial role in empowering communities, especially in low- and middle-income regions, to achieve healthy, active ageing for all.

[Jagan Chapagain @jagan_chapagain]

Across borders. Across conflicts. Across decades.

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, a reaffirmation of principles that mean the difference between life and death for millions of people.

For 60 years, the Fundamental Principles have guided us to deliver help where it’s needed most. But today, humanitarian action is under threat – from politicization, disinformation, and violence against aid workers. We must protect them.

On this anniversary, we honour both the vision that gave life to these Principles and the unwavering commitment of millions of Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers and staff who bring them to life every day.

We call on all States to respect these principles so aid can reach people in need. The time to act is now.

Respect for the Fundamental Principles is respect for humanity.

[IFRC @ifrc]

At this year’s UN General Assembly our top priorities are:
⛑️Safeguarding humanitarian workers
🌍Acting on the climate crisis
⚕️Confronting non-communicable diseases

Together, we can turn commitments into action.
#UNGA

📽️@DylanWinderIFRC

[Dr Bhanu Pratap @drbhanupratap]

“In crises, a person with diabetes still needs insulin." This central question drove a powerful #UNGA80 side event co-hosted by @ifrc. Thanks to all partners & states for the commitment to ensure a crisis isn't a death sentence for people with #NCDs & #MentalHealth conditions.

[IFRC @ifrc]

At #UNGA80, during the @IFRC side event on Accelerating Equitable non-communicable disease (NCD) Prevention and Care in Humanitarian Settings, we launched the report of the Global Advocacy Bootcamp on Non-Communicable Diseases.

Dive into the report. �At #UNGA80, during the @IFRC side event on Accelerating Equitable non-communicable disease (NCD) Prevention and Care in Humanitarian Settings, we launched the report of the Global Advocacy Bootcamp on Non-Communicable Diseases.

Dive into the report. �At #UNGA80, during the @IFRC side event on Accelerating Equitable non-communicable disease (NCD) Prevention and Care in Humanitarian Settings, we launched the report of the Global Advocacy Bootcamp on Non-Communicable Diseases.

Dive into the report. 👇

[Jagan Chapagain @jagan_chapagain]

A pleasure to deliver the opening remarks at our @IFRC side event on Accelerating Equitable noncommunicable disease (NCD) Prevention and Care in Humanitarian Settings on the margins of the #UNGA80. This side event aims to spotlight the urgent need to integrate NCD care into humanitarian response frameworks.

As we look toward the United Nations High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health, let this gathering drive three shifts the world can act on now:

- Integrate access to NCD and mental health care into emergency preparedness and response plans.
- Finance continuity of care: protect supply lines, support primary care in crises, and strengthen community-based delivery through trusted local actors and community health workers.
- Respect and Protect health personnel and health facilities, ensuring they can operate safely, and patients can seek help without fear.

Let us commit to that future. Let us build a world where no life is overlooked and no human being is left behind.

[Dr Bhanu Pratap @drbhanupratap]

Join us in person or online, hosted by
@ifrc #WHA78 side event: Advancing #NCD Care in Humanitarian Settings
20 May 2025 | 5-7 PM
speakers & panelist- @petra_khoury @DKUNmisgva , Ministry of Health - Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, @WHO @PMIINDONESIA1 @ncdalliance @docfromtheblock

[IFRC @ifrc]

We stand in solidarity with our colleagues at the ICRC and PRCS in Gaza.

Today, the @ICRC office in Rafah was damaged by an explosive projectile, despite being clearly marked and notified to all parties.

Yesterday, contact was lost with emergency medical teams from the @PalestineRCS and their whereabouts remain unknown.

Civilians and humanitarian workers must always be protected.

[HarvardGlobalHealthInstitute @HarvardGH]

We're excited that Dr. @petra_khoury will join us at the 2025 Global Health Symposium. As the Global Director of Health & Care at @ifrc, she oversees its operational plan on global health security, health protection & water, sanitation & hygiene. Register: https://t.co/zuUPaVVJXC

[IFRC Middle East and North Africa @IFRC_MENA]

The International Federation wishes you a Christmas filled with peace, love, joy, and good health 🎄✨

[Mahmoud Tharwat @Mtharwat1981]

https://t.co/XWp2p5xQx5

[Mahmoud Tharwat @Mtharwat1981]

We’re excited to welcome a new team member to work closely with DRC health advisor and our IFRC NCD team in Geneva.

An interesting opportunity for passionate and motivated individuals to join DRC team and work with a great team. If you’re interested or know someone who would be a great fit, please check out the details here:

[Petra Khoury @petra_khoury]

Solutions addressing the triple nexus of health, climate & migration should be community centered. Bringing both host & displaced communities in the decision-making process and solutions is key to mitigating the impact of this nexus. #COP29Azerbaijan #COP29Baku

[Petra Khoury @petra_khoury]

🌍 As climate impacts intensify, health systems must adapt to protect the most vulnerable. The @ifrc network is on the frontlines, building ClimateResilient health systems thru community mobilization for climate action: One health, disease surveillance, risk communication #COP29

[Hossam Elsharkawi حسام @elsharkawi]

At Doha #WISH7 with @QRCS SG @Faisal_AlEmadi in meetings with focus on humanizing health. This important World Innovation Summit on Health organized by @QatarFoundation and @WHO comes at a critical time with focus on protecting health.

https://t.co/02X4AQ5zfF

[IFRC Middle East and North Africa @IFRC_MENA]

Today, vital humanitarian support arrived in Lebanon as part of the ongoing #MiddleEastCrisis response. The @eu_echo flight brought 4 ambulances and 67 pallets of blankets from Dubai, bolstering emergency resources on the ground.

🚑 2 ambulances from the @roteskreuz_de and 2 from the @RodeKruis.
🛏️ 1,920 blankets from @ifrc, ready to provide warmth to those affected by the crisis.

The IFRC network is committed to ensuring life-saving support reaches those in urgent need.

Thank you to our partners for making this possible.
Learn more about our efforts in the region here:
https://t.co/vPwSKvKS33

[Nena Stoiljkovic @NenaStoiljkovic]

This week @IFRC welcomes partners to its 2024 @IFRC_DREF Pledging Conference - with hopes of coming one step closer to our funding goal to best support communities.

@IFRC_DREF is the quickest, most efficient, & most transparent way of getting funding directly to local actors.

[IFRC Middle East and North Africa @IFRC_MENA]

قلبكم يستحق الاهتمام! 🫀
شاهدوا الفيديو للحصول على نصائح سهلة وفعّالة للعناية بصحة قلبكم وسعادته.

التغييرات الصغيرة يمكن أن تُحدث فرقًا كبيرًا!
#صحة_القلب

[Mahmoud Tharwat @Mtharwat1981]

Today #RCRC24 at 34th IC

We’re looking at community health, frontline preparedness, and lessons from past experiences to shape a resilient future.
@ifrc @WHO