Irem

Humanitarian communicator working on emergencies. Motivated by bridging the gap. Formerly with @unicef, @ifrc.

[Irem @beingirem]

@izzo_d It was matching with the image 🤷‍♀️

[Irem @beingirem]

The headline of @dwnews says German tourists died after their stay in an Istanbul hotel. These tourists were buried to an Turkish city called Afyon.

I wonder if they were also used to define themselves as Germans or call Germany home.

https://t.co/dZDsW67vCu

[WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe]

Non-communicable diseases #NCDs such as cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s increase people’s vulnerabilities during emergencies.

Let’s work together to reduce the impact of these diseases and ensure #HealthSecurity in Europe: https://t.co/YFi3XzALIK

🗓️ 7 March 2025
🕕 10.00 CET

[WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe]

🎧 New episode alert!

Discover how "Safe Harbor," an illustrated book by Ireland's National Office for Suicide Prevention, helps parents talk to children bereaved by suicide: https://t.co/wBixzP1K7G

Tune in to Health in Europe now!

For more info: https://t.co/AQi7AqOnlZ

[Birleşmiş Milletler Türkiye @UN_Turkiye]

6 Şubat Depremlerinin 2'inci yıl dönümünde depremde hayatını kaybedenleri saygıyla anıyoruz.
Birleşmiş Milletler ulusal ve yerel ortaklarıyla birlikte Türkiye'nin yanında toparlanmayı desteklemek, kimseyi geride bırakmamak için çalışmaya devam ediyor.
https://t.co/08CWaYnx9l

[T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı @saglikbakanligi]

6 Şubat 2023’te meydana gelen Kahramanmaraş merkezli depremlerin üzerinden tam iki yıl geçti.

Asrın Felaketi olarak nitelendirilen depremlerde hayatını kaybedenleri bir kez daha rahmetle anıyoruz.

#AsrınBirlikteliği
#BirOluruz 🇹🇷

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

WHO’s achievements in 2024 are a testament to the dedication of our Member States, partners, and other donors who supported our mission throughout the year.

💙Above all, our deepest gratitude goes to the health workers and carers across the globe.💜

[WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe]

🩺Are you a healthcare worker managing mpox cases?

Learn how to:

✅ recognize mpox cases;
✅ test for mpox;
✅ protect yourself at the workplace;
✅ provide clinical care for patients;
✅ talk to patients about mpox.

🔗 Download the mpox toolkit: https://t.co/VTqaLxBb4G

[WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe]

No one knows your risk like you do.

Visiting people with chronic diseases? They might experience severe influenza.

COVID-19 taught us how to protect ourselves and others from respiratory diseases.

Help them to schedule flu vaccination soon - #LikeOnlyYouCan

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

'Our peaceful Monday still hasn’t come' https://t.co/WWpw2cGcNR

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

🔴 North #Gaza has been under siege for over a month.

People are facing starvation and forced displacement, with no safe place to go.

Humanitarian access is severely restricted. Some communities report being punished for receiving aid.

A horrifying account from @_jwhittall.⬇️

[WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe]

What do #HealthEmergency teams need to know about using #RiskCommunication, #CommunityEngagement and #InfodemicManagement (#RCCE-IM) to build trust with communities?

Ask top experts at this Joint ECDC and WHO/Europe Side Event to #ESCAIDE2024:

https://t.co/2RHsMWFjI1

[WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe]

Are you over 65?

You might experience severe COVID-19 and flu.

The pandemic taught us how to protect ourselves and others from respiratory diseases.

Take 5 actions #LikeOnlyYouCan:

get 💉 when offered
stay 🏠if sick
wear a 😷 in crowds
clean your 🙌
ventilate your 🏠

[WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe]

Are you a health care worker?

You can still get influenza even if you’ve had it before, as the virus changes.

Schedule your vaccination soon #LikeOnlyYouCan

[WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe]

What might an mpox rash look like?

Rashes are one of the most common #mpox symptoms.

It can look like blisters or sores and may last for 2 to 4 weeks, ranging from a few skin lesions to hundreds or more.

🎓 Learn more about mpox: https://t.co/FfHnwq6qVl

[WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe]

No one knows your risk like you do.

Have a lung condition? You might experience severe COVID-19 and influenza.

Take these 5 simple actions #LikeOnlyYouCan:

💉 get vaccinated when offered
🏠 stay home if sick
😷 wear a mask in crowds
🧼 clean your hands
🏠 ventilate your space

[MSF International @MSF]

“This is extremely disheartening to have to leave people behind at a time where they need medical care the most.”

Claire San Filipo, our emergency coordinator for Sudan, explains how violence against medical facilities leads to difficult choices:

[WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe]

No one knows your risk like you do.

Have a heart condition? You might experience severe influenza.

COVID-19 taught us how to protect ourselves and others from respiratory diseases.

Schedule your flu vaccination soon - #LikeOnlyYouCan