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World Health Organization
International Affairs
Geneva 27, GE 5,590,441 followers
We are the United Nations’ health agency. We are committed to achieve better health for everyone, everywhere.
About us
The World Health Organization's mission: to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. Working through offices in more than 150 countries, WHO staff work side by side with governments and other partners to ensure the highest attainable level of health for all people. Stay connected with WHO: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WHO Twitter http://www.twitter.com/who Instagram: @who Google+ https://www.google.com/+who YouTube http://www.youtube.com/who
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http://www.who.int
External link for World Health Organization
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Geneva 27, GE
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1948
- Specialties
- Global Health, Health Trends, Health Research, Health Statistics, Disease Prevention, and Health Promotion
Locations
Employees at World Health Organization
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Updates
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Getting screened can help you prevent or detect #CervicalCancer or stop it early. Cervical cancer is among the most common cancers in women. Ask your healthcare provider about getting screened today 👉bit.ly/41MNKY7
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How to cool off & stay hydrated during extreme heat ☀️ Learn more 👉bit.ly/4cqw3Sk
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Nearly 300,000 people die each year from consuming #TransFats found in everyday foods like cookies, cakes, and pizza 🍪🍰🍕. Today, 3.7 billion people 🌐 are better protected thanks to policies that reduce or eliminate trans fat from the food supply 👉bit.ly/4ePouXw
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Dr. Fiona Braka, WHO's Program Area Manager for Emergency Response in the African region, shares her insights on the 2021 Independent Commission report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct during the 10th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In this No Excuse podcast episode, Fiona discusses: 🔸 Her initial shock and horror upon learning of the allegations 🔸 The profound sadness she feels for the victims 🔸 The sense of shame that these allegations bring upon the organization, which aims to serve and protect these communities This is a critical conversation on accountability, responsibility, and the path to rebuilding trust. Don't miss out on this powerful and insightful episode. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3XKgBML
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If you miss #CervicalCancer screening, you may miss your chance to prevent or cure this dangerous disease. Ask your healthcare provider about getting screened today 👉bit.ly/41MNKY7
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🚨 The cost of staying still is alarming🚨 Our latest report shows that 1.8 billion adults are not getting enough physical activity. The result is an increased risk of serious health conditions including cardiovascular diseases, type2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Levels of inactivity are projected to rise to 35% by 2030. Find out more: https://bit.ly/45NuQCE
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In 2019, 2.6 million deaths were caused by alcohol. ⚠️ 2 million were among men ⚠️ 13% of deaths were among younger people aged 20-39 years 🆕 WHO global status report on alcohol & Health and treatment of substance use https://bit.ly/4blmrrd
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🔵 Key facts about post-traumatic stress disorder 🔵 A WHO expert explains how social isolation impacts health 🔵 A documentary on providing healthcare for refugees in Moldova Interested in health news, stories, interviews, and more? Subscribe to our newsletter.
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