Simonetta Z.

former General Manager at @ICBDSR (retired January 2024)

[Salimah Walani سلیمہ ؤالانی @SalimahWalani]

⁦@miraclefeet⁩ video being played in Geneva at #WHA77 side event on #birthdefects. #clubfoot can be treated in most cases.

[ICBDSR @ICBDSR]

The 2024 ICBDSR annual meeting will celebrate its 50th anniversary since its founding in 1974. The 50th annual meeting will take place in Prague, Czech Republic from Sep 1-4 at the Hermitage Hotel.
More info can be found at https://t.co/qryptKmqgt
#icbdsr #50thanniversary

[Salimah Walani سلیمہ ؤالانی @SalimahWalani]

#WorldBDDay

[Eva Bermejo-Sánchez, PhD @EvaBS14]

📍3 de Marzo, Día Mundial de los Defectos Congénitos

✨El #ECEMC trabaja en el @SaludISCIII en investigación para la #prevención de #DefectosCongénitos

#WorldBDDay #EveryJourneyMatters #DiaMundialDefectosCongenitos #TodaExperienciaImporta

[World Birth Defects Day 2026 @worldbdday]

We had a blast with today’s online chat! We hope you continue to raise awareness about birth defects and the need for accurate data, research, intervention, and respectful care. #WorldBDday #EveryJourneyMatters

[ICBDSR @ICBDSR]

Thank you to all @icbdsr partners for participating in #WorldBDDay. We look forward to your continued collaboration. #WorldBDDay #EveryJourneyMatters

[ICBDSR @ICBDSR]

A9. Equitable access to health care services for screening, diagnosis, and treatment without is important to ensure that individuals born with birth defects can expect the best outcomes possible. #WorldBDday #EveryJourneyMatters

[World Birth Defects Day 2026 @worldbdday]

A8. Having a family history of birth defects may increase the chances of having a baby with those conditions. Consulting a genetic counselor can help you decide whether to receive genetic testing and inform your pregnancy planning. #WorldBDday #EveryJourneyMatters

[ICBDSR @ICBDSR]

A8. Genetic counselors are trained to help women understand how family genetics affect them and their baby’s health. Screening and diagnostic tests can check to see if a baby is likely or confirmed to have a health condition. #WorldBDday #EveryJourneyMatters

[ICBDSR @ICBDSR]

A7. Adopting healthy habits, such as exercise and healthy eating, are important, not only for a woman’s individual health, but also to improve her chances of having a healthy birth outcome. #WorldBDDay #EveryJourneyMatters

[ICBDSR @ICBDSR]

A6. Consuming alcohol while pregnant can lead to the development of birth defects such as Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. If you are planning for pregnancy and are currently using drug or alcohol, consult a healthcare provider for assistance. #WorldBDday #EveryJourneyMatters

[ICBDSR @ICBDSR]

@ICBDSR is a global network of birth defects surveillance programs that aims to investigate and prevent birth defects and lessen their impact. @ICBDSR is ready for the #WorldBDDay chat! https://t.co/hE846CHlvo

[ICBDSR @ICBDSR]

The Online Chat with @MarchofDimes and @nacersano is happening soon. We are looking forward to collaborating with everyone!
#WorldBDDay #EveryJourneyMatters

[Anita Kar @kar_anita]

World Birth Defects Day-- health systems and policy research ! What are the components of and what research is needed to integrate a birth defects service within LMIC maternal and child health services ? @ABanerjeeWHO @docsheikh @SalimahWalani @bzheleva @GlobalBirthDfx

[Salimah Walani سلیمہ ؤالانی @SalimahWalani]

In this blog, that I co-authored for @alignmnh we ask national, international & civil society organizations to help reduce inequity in access to care for #birthdefects. 8 million babies are born globally with a #birthdefect each year! #WorldBDDay @KancherlaVijaya @bzheleva

[Salimah Walani سلیمہ ؤالانی @SalimahWalani]

Thanks @HealthyNewborns for promoting this landmark webinar on March 4. I will be presenting from @miraclefeet along with @bzheleva @ABanerjeeWHO & patient advocates from many organizations leading the #birthdefects agenda on this #WorldBDay @operationsmile @CDC_NCBDDD @ifsbh

[Simonetta Z. @Simozzzzz]

@ICBDSR @worldbdday @SalimahWalani @izarante @ap_duran @ANNAPpisa @Adriana38344342 Thanks for this important Award! I’m honored and proud of this recognition

[Simonetta Z. @Simozzzzz]

@EvaBS14 @ICBDSR @worldbdday Thank you so much for your kind words, dear @EvaBS14 🙏 and thanks to @ICBDSR for this Award - it is an honor to receive it

[RosaPardo @RosaPar42508549]

Why are we not doing more to prevent NTDs around the world? ⁦@GAPSBIF⁩ ⁦@CORPEB_⁩ ⁦@ifsbh⁩ Invite you to the action as you can help , all of us count

[Francesca Druidi @framale]

Con noi a #NobilitaFestival Christian Iansante, attore e doppiatore che ho intervistato per lo sciopero dei doppiatori https://t.co/iJK6oeodvG