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[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Sometimes, food can look good and still make you sick.

Harmful germs and chemicals can hide in everyday foods such as:
🍗 Meat, seafood, milk and cheese
🥬 Unwashed fruit and vegetables
🐟 Fish and seafood
🌾 Rice and grains
🚰 Drinking water

You can reduce your risk of illness by:
✅ Cooking meat all the way through
✅ Washing fruit and vegetable with safe water
✅ Keeping food at safe temperatures
✅ Eating a varied diet
✅ Choosing smaller fish over large ones

🆕 WHO estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases 2000–2021: 2026 edition https://t.co/QkABMWQzjA

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Every meal is a chance to protect your family.

Over 1.5 million people die from foodborne diseases every year.
The burden is real, but so are the solutions.

Watch to learn 5 simple ways to reduce the risk of foodborne disease at home, and ensure safer food everywhere.

🆕 WHO estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases 2000–2021: 2026 edition https://t.co/QkABMWQzjA

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

There isn't just one solution to ensure safe food everywhere.

We all have a role to play in preventing over 860 million foodborne illnesses and 1.5 million deaths every year.

Health, agriculture, animal health and environment sectors need to work together with the public for the greatest impact.

To save lives:
🏛️ Governments should set policy and invest in food safety
🌾 Farmers and producers should adopt safer practices
🏥 Health workers should strengthen detection and disease surveillance
🛒 Businesses should implement food safety programmes
🏠 Consumers should practise safe food handling at home

🆕 WHO estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases 2000–2021: 2026 edition https://t.co/QkABMWQzjA

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

I am one of the 2.5 billion people worldwide who need one or more assistive products. Without my glasses, I miss details that most people take for granted. I am fortunate to have access to regular eye care and to be able to replace my glasses when needed.

But for millions of people around the world, the assistive technology they need is simply out of reach.

On this #WorldATDay, I urge ALL countries to prioritise investment in making assistive technology accessible and affordable for everyone. When people have access to the tools they need, their quality of life and productivity can improve dramatically.

Access to assistive technology is not a luxury. This is why I am happy to be part of #MeAndMyAT movement. Join us!

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

.@WHO is working closely with @AfricaCDC and many other regional and international partners to support the #Ebola outbreak response in affected countries, and preparedness and readiness efforts across African Union Member States.

Join @Dr_JeanKaseya and me tomorrow, as we launch the Continental Strategic Preparedness and Response plan to end this outbreak ⬇️

Friday, 5th June 2026, 15h CEST - WHO & Africa CDC social media channels: X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Our ultimate measure of success is not whether we stop this #Ebola outbreak.

We will. The Government of #DRC has extensive experience with Ebola, and has stopped 16 previous outbreaks.

It’s just a matter of how quickly we can do it.

The real measure of success is what we do to prevent the 18th outbreak, and the 19th.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

📣 Join our press conference, hosted by @AfricaCDC and WHO principals on the launch of the #Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease Continental Preparedness and Response Plan

📆 Friday 5 June 2026 at 14.00 CEST (GMT+2)

Livestream via X, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

"If the people of Ituri, #DRC, survive #Ebola only to die from malaria or malnutrition, or pneumonia or diarrheal disease or HIV or diabetes, we have not really helped them.

For now, WHO and our partners are committed to ending this outbreak.

And when it does end, we will remain equally committed to supporting the government and the local communities to build the health and humanitarian services they need and deserve"-@DrTedros

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

LIVE: Media briefing on the #Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo Virus with @DrTedros https://t.co/rXG0352bS9

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

"We also need to remember that #Ebola is only one health threat among many that these communities face.

One of the things I heard from the community leaders is that they worry that the response to Ebola may take resources away from the health and humanitarian services they rely on for their many other needs.

Our ultimate measure of success is not whether we stop this outbreak.

We will. The Government of #DRC has extensive experience with Ebola, and has stopped 16 previous outbreaks.

It’s just a matter of how quickly we can do it.

The real measure of success is what we do to prevent the 18th outbreak, and the 19th"-@DrTedros

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Today on #WorldBicycleDay, watch the inspiring story of Guo Shaoyu.

Guo lost an arm and a leg and chose to cycle the globe, championing inclusion & accessibility for people with disabilities.

This is what science and the human spirit can do together.

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

My remarks on Global Health in a Time of Uncertainty and Global Instability with @OsloMet https://t.co/q1FexdqDsc

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

📣 Join our press conference, hosted by WHO Director-General @DrTedros on #ebola Bundibugyo and other global health issues.

🗓️ Today at 15.00 CEST (GMT+2)

Livestream via WHO's X, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube