Bravo!
Using geospatial data and tools we can collaborate across territories, countries and regions to provide timely, tailored responses and access to life-saving vaccines and emergency medical services.
A great step forward in fostering “One Health, One GIS”
After the Global @WHO GIS forum, we held the @WHO_Europe GIS meeting with @WHO HQ & Europe GIS focal points. We clarified the role and activities of the #Istanbul GIS hub hosted by PHHE, initiated the regional GIS roadmap, and established a community of practice.
Our WHO Representative reflects on the 6 months of response & recovery since the earthquakes in SE Türkiye.
"The journey to complete recovery may be long, but together we can make a difference to the lives of those who have been affected by this tragedy."
https://t.co/yhI5zUGj6g
#OnThisDay 75 years ago, the nations of the world:
- created @WHO
- for the first time in history formally recognised health as a human right via the WHO Constitution
- committed to #HealthForAll
Happy #WorldHealthDay!
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with IF Hanser Alberto on a one-year contract for $1.6 million with a club option for the 2023 season for $2 million with a $250,000 buyout. To make room on the roster, the Dodgers designated IF Matt Beaty for assignment.
The @WHO/@UNICEF COVAX GIS Working Group will launch the Geo-Enabled Microplanning Handbook Thurs 9 March, 2-3:30pm CET.
Learn the step-by-step process for countries to plan, cost, implement & sustain geo-enabled microplans
Join https://t.co/3KhHQbIjDu
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President Uhuru Kenyatta who launched the WHO
Emergency Hub for the region in Nairobi today, praised @WHO vision and initiative saying it will support capacity building in health workforce & improve efforts for effective & swift response to emergencies in Africa
Thrilled to be in #Nairobi as WHO & Kenya Govt🇰🇪 launch a bold initiative to transform Africa’s health emergency response – a WHO Health Emergency Hub.
@DrTedros@TheLancet "As I said at the @G7, WHO is working with partners on the ground to respond to this health & nutrition crisis:
-getting essential health services to those in need
-treating sick children with severe malnutrition
-preventing, detecting, responding to disease outbreaks"-@DrTedros
This is what's keeping me busy these days. Get in touch, especially if you're in Nairobi, and want to talk emergency health information management. https://t.co/SVmCm7dC9L
Our department of Data and Analytics created this annual World Health Statistics report, a compilation of health indicators for WHO's 194 Member States. It establishes a common set of facts to ground discussions at the ongoing World Health Assembly. #WHA75#HealthData
🆕 The latest World Health Statistics report contains a clear message. While people are living longer and healthier lives, the widespread impact of #COVID19 threatens to undo the hard-won progress.
Read the full report here 👇
https://t.co/GQYH8wdFPD
@reg_rwanda I know your doing your best, but please continue repairs urgently. Food in the refrigerator is spoiling. No internet or charging makes working impossible.
Here are just a few examples how the @WHO GIS Centre for Health is already delivering high impact innovation in countries. #GISCentreLaunch#HealthData
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I'm looking forward to the next 2 weeks in Geneva, especially the public launch of WHO's GIS Centre for health. https://t.co/gGsBdWYJO1
Join us Monday 9-May to learn about our applications of GIS for pandemic response and all the other projects we have going. #gisforhealth#WHO