Doctor , Public Health Specialist , Former UN senior Health specialist for health system, Mother & child , and advocating for equity, Views expressed are my own
1 in 6 people of reproductive age experience infertility at some stage.
What increases the possibility of infertility?
🔸Certain menstrual conditions
⚖️ Being underweight or overweight
🚭Tobacco use
💊Some medical treatments (e.g. for cancer)
🦠Sexually transmitted infections
👵🏾👴🏾Age
But here’s the good news:
✅Many cases are treatable with the right care.
Treatment depends on the cause and may include:
💊Medicines
🔧Surgical procedures
🧬Assisted reproductive technologies like IVF
Nigeria recently became the first to roll out a new vaccine that protects people against five strains of the bacteria that causes meningococcal disease: https://t.co/jdJ2iXAPFz
Midwife-led care can prevent 60% of maternal and newborn deaths. This is especially important in low- and middle-income countries, where 95% of these deaths occur. Let's support midwives to save lives before, during, and after childbirth!
#DayOfTheMidwife
Integration of EPI and polio is a major step towards future success in global health & wise use of limited resources esp in fragile settings. Together, we can achieve a healthier world for all. 🌍 #HealthForAll#EndPolio@Dr_HamidJafari@WHOEMRO
"It is vital that polio eradication and EPI programmes – within the @WHOEMRO Region and globally – continue to collaborate to achieve another eradication goal: ending polio once and for all."
- Dr @Dr_HamidJafari, Director, Polio Eradication, @WHOEMRO
https://t.co/eDCDygjb6d
Investment in interventions to address challenges facing #women will impact development.
Read more in latest edition of the Eastern Mediterranean Region #EMHJ 👇🏾
https://t.co/OwKsGipGWl
Providing safe and efficient travel options for pregnant women to access health clinics is crucial for ensuring their well-being and the health of their babies. Let's prioritize accessibility and support for all mothers-to-be! #MaternalHealth#PregnancyCare@ITMantwerp@WHOEMRO
🚗🚨 In many African cities, access to emergency obstetric care is a race against time for pregnant women. Until now, models that calculate travel time have not accurately reflected the reality in those cities. Our latest #innovation, powered by @GoogleHealth, sheds light on the stark inequalities in travel time to hospitals. 🏥Check out our groundbreaking study published in @LancetGH. @SRHgroup_ITM #MaternalHealth https://t.co/CyugLjq7sO
Eid festivities are even more delightful when spent with Pakistani families, and full recognition is going to Ambassador Ibrar and his wife Asma for orchestrating these memorable gatherings that bring additional joy and happiness to our Eid celebrations.@PakinKenya
It's the first day of #WHWWeek! Join us all week to call for greater funding & faster implementation of commitments to ensure #SafeSupportedHealthWorkers are in every community. Find sample posts, graphics, & more in our Toolkit: https://t.co/SOWG77Ql81