Asfandiar Sherani

Public Health Professional

[WHO Pakistan @WHOPakistan]

With the support of @JapanGov, @WHO responded to malaria outbreak in flood-affected areas by conducting indoor residual spraying in 7 high endemic districts of Sindh andBalochistan.

[WHO Pakistan @WHOPakistan]

Through @JapanGov’s vital support, @WHO provided basic and emergency obstetric and neonatal care equipment to 143 labour rooms, 36 C-section facilities, 9 Kangaroo mother care centres and 16 neonatal ICUs in the flood-affected districts.

[WHO Pakistan @WHOPakistan]

"We are grateful for the generous support of @JapanGov in rebuilding together health infrastructure and enhancing capacity of health workers in the flood-affected districts of Pakistan," said Dr Luo, Dapeng - WHO Representative in Pakistan.

[WHO Pakistan @WHOPakistan]

#WHO has donated equipment worth 20 million PKR to Department of Health, Balochistan to respond to the outbreak of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis. WHO Rep in Pakistan, Dr Mahipala also inaugurated the WHO supported Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Centre at Sandeman Provincial Hospital, Quetta.

[WHO Pakistan @WHOPakistan]

“WHO will support Department of Health, Balochistan for the development of long-term strategic plan on Integrated Disease Surveillance (IDSR) and Response system,” remarked WHO Rep in Pakistan, Dr Palitha Mahipala in a meeting with the Secretary Health Balochistan, Asfandyar Khan

[WHO Pakistan @WHOPakistan]

Dr Mahipala also committed to support the provincial reforms agenda on strengthening comprehensive primary health care services delivery in Balochistan.

[WHO Pakistan @WHOPakistan]

WHO reiterates its commitment to strengthen comprehensive delivery of Primary #Health Care Services through building capacities of health workforce.

[WHO Pakistan @WHOPakistan]

کراچی کی کچھ یونین کونسلز میں ملیریا اورڈینگی کے کیسز میں اضافہ ہورہا ہے۔پاکستان میں عالمی ادارہ صحت کے نمائندہ نے ڈی جی ہیلتھ، سندھ سے ملاقات کی اور ردعمل کیُ حکمت عملی پر تبادلہ خیال کیا۔ عالمی ادارہ صحت متاثرہ علاقوں میں IRS مہم، MDA اور LLINs کی تقسیم میں معاونت فراہم کرے گا۔

[WHO Pakistan @WHOPakistan]

In the meeting with Honorable Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki, WR Pakistan, Dr Palitha Mahipala has committed to extend support to scale up EPI and LHW Programs in Balochistan.

[WHO Pakistan @WHOPakistan]

#WHO has donated around 120 million PKR worth of medicines, supplies and equipment to the department of health Balochistan for control of malaria and cutaneous leishmaniasis cases and strengthening of Primary Healthcare services in Balochistan

[WHO Pakistan @WHOPakistan]

#WHO has extended support to strengthen the preventive measures to control malaria and leishmaniasis  in Balochistan

[WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean @WHOEMRO]

Why is stroke dangerous?

🔴It carries a high risk of death
🔴It may block an artery and rupture a cerebral blood vessel
🔴It can lead to complications such as loss of vision👨‍🦯 and/or speech🗣️, paralysis🧑‍🦼, confusion🫨

#HealthForAll_ByAll #BrainStroke #Stroke

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Human papilloma virus (#HPV) self-sampling involves using a thin cotton bud to take a sample from inside the vagina.

If the sample shows HPV infection, you should be requested to do further tests with your health worker.

#SelfCare

[World Health Organization South-East Asia @WHOSEARO]

Diagnosed with #dengue? Follow your doctor’s 👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️ advice.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

@WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO In some countries, living with #diabetes can be a significant financial burden. The media should convey that living with diabetes is expensive.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Food left over?
Do not leave cooked food at room temperature for more than 2 hours

#FoodSafety

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

The risks posed by the #ClimateCrisis could dwarf that of any single disease. We have to act NOW, in solidarity, to prevent and prepare before it’s too late.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

💧 Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental right. It is essential for children’s well-being and overall health.

A new joint report by WHO & @UNICEF highlights that in 2022, 2.2 billion people did not have access to clean water https://t.co/PV4Sb58mmW

[World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO]

If you are in or close to a flooded area, be cautious against:

⚠ drowning
⚠ electrocution
⚠ diseases borne by water, food and vectors 🦟
⚠ snake bites

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

#ClimateChange affects us all — but not equally.

The health impacts of the #ClimateCrisis on vulnerable groups are high.

➡ Small island developing states
➡ Polar and indigenous populations
➡ Migrants
➡ Farmers
➡ Children & elders