World Health Organization

Transforming WHO: The road to stable financing In this latest Transforming WHO episode, our host, Dr. Søren Brostrøm, talks with global health leader Björn Kümmel. Kümmel has long experience with Germany’s Federal Ministry of Health. At the 2022 World Health Assembly, a bold plan was unveiled to increase the Member States' dues to cover 50% of the base budget by 2030. In the current context, Björn warns that "the roof is on fire"—a clear call for decisive action.

Access to reliable health data is crucial in deciding matters of life and death. Check out the revamped WHO World Health Data Hub Country Pages for a snapshot of health data including: ❓ Demographic change 💙 Healthy life expectancy ⬆️ Biggest killer diseases 📊 https://lnkd.in/g8MbEGBB

In this edition of the "Health For All" newsletter: ⏩Learn about the ongoing polio vaccination in Gaza ⏩Cambodia makes strides in improving maternal, newborn and child health ⏩How mRNA technology can be used for future therapeutics, a sound byte from Nobel Prize winner Prof. Katalin Karikó. ⏩And, key facts around childhood cancer. Subscribe, comment and share.

Here is your self-care checklist for today and every day! 💚 💙 🩵 💜 🧡 💛 ❤️

There are many reasons a baby cries. Breastfeeding can help with them all, giving your child love, comfort and food.

Measles cases are on the rise globally.  More than 10 million people globally were infected with measles in 2023, a 20% increase from the previous year.    Low vaccination rates are driving the surge in cases. Vaccination with two doses of measles vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your community.    More: https://bit.ly/48SAtkf 

People living with #MentalHealth conditions should be supported to participate and thrive at work. Yet talking to your boss about your situation can be challenging. Here are 5 tips from Dr Willough Jenkins 👍 #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAtWork

#Condoms prevent most sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) prevents HIV but not other sexually transmitted infections. Choose both for maximum protection!

Adopt a healthy lifestyle to show your heart, your body & your mind some extra special love: ❕Eat healthy food ❕Be active ❕Keep up with regular health screenings ❕Prioritize your #MentalHealth ❗️Ditch tobacco ❗️Reduce alcohol consumption ❗️Don’t doom-scroll

Ready for your health updates? Learn all about 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚, its signs and symptoms, and treatment. Air Pollution claims 7 million lives every year. Watch why Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah fiercely advocates for the right to clean air. Find the latest updates to ICD-11. Subscribe, share, and comment.