Every year 30000+ women die from cervical cancer in the European Region.
The elimination of the disease is within our reach. We have the tools & the know-how.
Learn more from Allison Ekberg, Advisor on Health Policy in the new episode of our podcast
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https://t.co/iaJztHUswf
Denmark is in NATO. That alone makes the idea of “invading” Greenland absurd. We already have military access and can secure rare earths through agreements. An invasion would be unnecessary, expensive, and destroy U.S. credibility. With @katiecouric
Our latest paper explores these questions and the impact of proven public health policies.
🚭 Countries that have taken bold action have seen results—fast. But are we doing enough?
Join us on 24 March to explore the evidence and what’s next.
Register: https://t.co/17wgWm2E4m
📢 WHO/Europe Quick Buy policies focused on #NCDs can improve public health within just 5 years and sooner!
📅On 24 March, join our webinar to explore how👇
https://t.co/17wgWm26eO
We’re launching a new paper where these and other questions will be answered!
🍷📉 Increasing #alcohol taxes is a proven way to reduce drinking, but how soon do the effects kick in? The answer might surprise you.
Be part of the discussion—register today! https://t.co/17wgWm2E4m
Following Joint KCL ICP-WHO Cancer in Humanitarian settings meeting in Copenhagen in March and the Lancet manifesto on improving cancer care in conflict-impacted populations (https://t.co/oj1vShik9d), this paper provides more detail on the 'how' for 2025. @KCLSecurity@WHO
The #HPV vaccine is the most effective way of preventing #cervicalcancer. Here’s everything you need to know about this impactful vaccine: https://t.co/JUdMSlmVkk #VaccinesWork
At the age of 26, Laura Brennan passed away from #CervicalCancer, a vaccine-preventable disease.
"The HPV vaccine saves lives. It could have saved hers." Bernie and Larry narrate the heartbreaking loss of their daughter.
This is their story 👇
We can #EliminateCervicalCancer!
📢Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer among women globally.
💪But we can prevent it with vaccination & screening.
💙To raise awareness, @WHO & Lia Ukleba painted a mural on the wall of Gagua Clinic🇬🇪. Illustration by @Bodiljane.
On May 24, 2022 in Uvalde Texas, an 18 year old walked into Robb Elementary School and shot and killed 19 children and 2 adults.
Two days ago in Houston Texas, a man paused his dinner date to shoot and kill a fake parking attendant.
Last night in Cleveland Texas, 5 members of a family (including an 8 year old child) were shot and killed by their neighbor after they asked him to stop firing his gun on his front lawn so their baby could sleep.
So when Republican lawmakers in a state where it’s easier to get AR-15s than books about Black history say their abortion ban is about being “pro-life”…
They’re full of shit.
23-29 April is European Immunization Week!
▶️ Why is vaccination so important?
▶️ What diseases can we effectively prevent with vaccination?
▶️ How are we tracking vaccine-preventable diseases?
Follow us through the week.
#EveryDoseCounts#VaccinesWork
In 1948, WHO was founded based on the principle that everyone has the right to the highest attainable standard of health, regardless of:
🔵race
🔵religion
🔵political belief
🔵economic/social condition.
#WHO75 celebrates 75 years of promoting health & serving the vulnerable.
🚨 Health workers in Europe & central Asia are facing a crisis ⏩ WHO/Europe is taking action
22-23 March, we’re hosting a high-level regional meeting with the Romanian Ministry of Health to galvanize government actions to support our #HealthWorkforce. ➡️ https://t.co/ilpD8yemib
The proposed foreign agent law in #Georgia is an assault on the country's weakening democracy, a deliberate gift to #Russia, and a direct challenge to the Georgian people's consistent Euro-Atlantic choice. It does not resemble #FARA in any way.
BREAKING:
Thousands of people gather in front of parliament in Tbilisi to protest against it for passing a Russian-style ‘agents’ law’ in its first hearing.
The crowds chant “Russians! Russians!”
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Woman holding an EU flag facing water cannon by herself. Happening now in #Tbilisi. Georgian people are out in the streets to defend the country’s European future amid ruling party’s adoption of Russian foreign agent law.
Georgia’s future will be European. #NoToRussianLaw
Deep inequalities exist in #BreastCancer outcomes within and between countries.
Bridging inequities requires solidarity and a strong commitment to deliver systematic improvements in access to quality healthcare services.
#LeaveNoOneBehind