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- WHO has released its first-ever set of comprehensive guidelines for the clinical management of filovirus disease which include all Ebola and Marburg diseases. Ebola disease, and Marburg disease are serious, and often fatal. There have been 72 outbreaks of Ebola and Marburg
- Heat can harm your health, but small steps make a big difference. 💧 Drink before you feel thirsty. Wear loose, light clothing. Use SPF30+. Take breaks in the shade. If you take regular medication, check with your doctor how heat may affect it. #BeatTheHeat00:00
- Q: What is invisible, odorless and tasteless, but can contaminate our food and make us sick? A: Chemicals - such as lead, arsenic, methylmercury and aflatoxin B1 - from both natural sources and human activities. Once contamination happens, it is often difficult to remove from
- World Health Organization (WHO) repostedThe Republic of #Korea is one of only four countries in the world that has reached a #hypertension control rate above 50%. Globally, every hour, over 1000 lives are lost to strokes and heart attacks from high blood pressure, while hypertension control is one of the mostHow South Korea cracked its blood pressure crisis – and what other countries can learn As blood pressure spikes globally, the East Asian nation is leading the way on how to buck the trend ✍️@sneweyy has the latest telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…
- World Health Organization (WHO) reposted#Hantavirus update: - The number of cases reported to @WHO remains 13. There have been no new cases reported for almost three weeks. - The number of people who died remains three, with no new deaths being reported for over a month. The overall situation remains stable.
- #ENHYPEN Playlist for Blood Donors🎵 World Blood Donor Day might be over, but blood donation can take place all year round. With this playlist, @WHO & @ENHYPEN encourage those who are eligible to continue to #GiveBlood and give hope to others bit.ly/2026GiveBlood00:00
- World Health Organization (WHO) reposted#Dengue is no longer a sporadic threat confined to the tropics. More than half the world's population live in areas at risk. Reversing this trend demands urgent and coordinated action. That means: - stronger surveillance for early detection; - investing in innovative vector00:00
- Did you know that just 1-2% of the population donating blood regularly can meet the entire country’s needs? Here’s why safe blood matters.00:00
- If you live in a country affected by #dengue and other arboviral diseases, you can lower your risk by using: ✅ mosquito repellents ✅ long-sleeved clothes ✅ mosquito nets when sleeping during the day ✅ window screens ‼️ Remember to often drain, wash & scrub water storage
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- It’s like a Drop of Love🩸 @ENHYPEN joins WHO this #WorldBloodDonorDay to share the love: #GiveBlood and save lives bit.ly/2026GiveBlood00:00
