42.195 km is just a race.
657,000 children still waiting for their first vaccine is the real challenge.
On 27 Sept, my friend @finatams will run the #BerlinMarathon2026 to support Indonesia's zero-dose children—because no child should be left unprotected simply because of where they're born.
Run with Fina. Donate. Share.
#RunForZeroDose #EveryChildImmunized
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The invocations of the Imam of Mecca, Sheikh Sudais, last night at the end of the Tarawih prayer:
"O Allah, grant power to Islam and the Muslims, and make this country a place of peace, as well as all other Muslim countries."
>Just say Ameen<
“O Allah, make this land safe, secure, and prosperous, and likewise all Muslim lands. O Allah, grant us safety in our homelands and support with truth, success, and guidance our leader and guardian, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques…”
🔴In light of recent regional developments, pilgrims and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques are advised by the General Authority of Civil Aviation to confirm their flight details with their respective airlines before proceeding to the airport.
I condemn today’s military escalation in the Middle East. The use of force by the United States & Israel against Iran, and the subsequent retaliation by Iran across the region, undermine international peace & security.
All Member States must respect their obligations under international law, including the Charter of the @UN. The Charter clearly prohibits “the threat of the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.”
I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities & de-escalation. Failing to do so risks a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians & regional stability. I strongly encourage all parties to return immediately to the negotiating table.
I reiterate that there is no viable alternative to the peaceful settlement of international disputes, in full accordance with international law, including the UN Charter. The Charter provides the foundation for the maintenance of international peace and security.
I am deeply troubled by the situation unfolding today across the Middle East. My heart goes out to the civilians trapped in the crossfire. Regardless of borders, everyone deserves to live without the threat of violence around them. Today, we urge leaders to choose the challenging path of dialogue over the senseless route of destruction. The world is watching and hoping for wisdom to prevail over weapons.
Peace is the best medicine. 🌍🕊️
BREAKING NEWS | The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia.
Therefore, Ramadhān 1447 will begin tonight.
May Allāh ﷻ accept our siyām, qiyām & acts of worship, and may He grant us the ability to utilise the precious moments of this Blessed month to engage in that which pleases Him. Aameen.
The Western Pacific has been certified polio-free for 25 years. What does it take to get there? And what will it take to stay polio-free? 💭
We caught up with Dr Shigeru Omi, Chairman of the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association and WHO Western Pacific Regional Director Emeritus, at the 31st meeting of the Regional Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication in the Western Pacific who helped us answer these questions.
At least 36 people have died and 279 people are unaccounted for, officials say. Residents remain trapped on higher floors of the buildings. https://t.co/iclSJYO8p1
Leaders from across the Western Pacific gathered this week in Tokyo 🇯🇵 to celebrate 25 years of a wild #polio-free Region, setting the benchmark for what partnership, science and community engagement can achieve. 🤝
The anniversary coincided with the 31st meeting of the Regional Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication in the Western Pacific (RCC) − the independent body that verifies the Region’s continued freedom from wild poliovirus transmission.
Learn more: https://t.co/4I5aRnOzXF
#EndPolio
"Sustaining #polio-free status in the Region must remain a central pillar, requiring strong leadership, vigilant surveillance systems, and continued commitment with a comprehensive and ongoing strategy." - WHO's Dr Huong Thi Giang Tran, speaking at the 31st meeting of the Regional Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication in the Western Pacific, taking place in #Japan this week.
#EndPolio
In 2000, the Western Pacific Region was certified #polio-free. Together, we’re not just celebrating 25 years of a polio-free Region; we’re keeping the momentum alive to safeguard the next generation – and those to follow. #EndPolio
We are celebrating a remarkable milestone: 25 years since the WHO Western Pacific Region was declared free of indigenous wild #poliovirus.
That historic declaration was made in Japan during the 6th meeting of the Regional Commission for the Certification (RCC) of #Poliomyelitis Eradication in the Western Pacific, in 2000.
This week, a quarter-century later, the 31st RCC is taking place in Japan - bringing us full circle.
But while we celebrate, we cannot be complacent.
#Polio is entirely preventable – yet it resurfaces when vigilance falters.
We must continue to vaccinate every child, everywhere – not only against polio but against all vaccine-preventable diseases.
My full remarks on this momentous occasion:
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@WHO@WHOWPRO@WHO_Polio@JeremyFarrar
I am gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today. This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security.
There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control – with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world.
I call on Member States to de-escalate and to uphold their obligations under the @UN Charter and other rules of international law.
At this perilous hour, it is critical to avoid a spiral of chaos.
There is no military solution.
The only path forward is diplomacy.
The only hope is peace.
An air ambulance landing test was conducted at the helipad located within the third Saudi expansion of Masjid Al Haram.
The helipad has been designated for evacuating patients & transporting them to hospitals for treatment