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Posts by Diya Banerjee

Book- good mornings, midnight.

Book- good mornings, midnight.

A dog looking up to her owner, she's on a train.

A dog looking up to her owner, she's on a train.

A little break.

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WHO calls for action: “Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health Day The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health, under the World Hea...

Science is one of humanity's most powerful tools for protecting and improving health. Ahead of #WorldHealthDay, WHO calls on everyone to work together and champion science for a healthier world. Together for health. #StandWithScience. Learn more about the year-long campaign: bit.ly/4mdztxL

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5 days to go until #WorldHealthDay

Tell us how WHO is helping you in your everyday health decisions!
Don’t forget to tag us when you share your story!

Together for health, #StandWithScience 💙

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Online bullying leaves no bruises. But the damage is real.

If you’re a parent, guardian, or educator — know what it looks like. Know what to do. Because children seldom ask for help until it’s gone too far.

Bullying is never okay.
Silence makes it worse.

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WHO Chief on Covid and China, Vaccine Skeptics, MAHA and Texting RFK Jr. | The Mishal Husain Show
WHO Chief on Covid and China, Vaccine Skeptics, MAHA and Texting RFK Jr. | The Mishal Husain Show YouTube video by Bloomberg Podcasts

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.@drtedros.who.int Tedros speaks to Bloomberg’s Mishal Husain
on the global health landscape and achieving #HealthForAll.

Watch the full interview.👇
youtu.be/dfxhcZ-qX9w?...

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WHO’s Dr. Tedros: ‘Viruses Get the Advantage When We Are Divided’ The WHO director-general reflects on the fight against Covid, rebuts vaccine skeptics and shares what worries him the most today.

The WHO director-general reflects on the fight against Covid, rebuts vaccine skeptics and shares what worries him the most today.

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Statement on the planned hepatitis B birth dose vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau WHO is aware of the proposed randomized controlled trial (RCT) on the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine in Guinea-Bissau. Based on questions raised in publicly available information and consultation with...

“Resource constraints cannot be used to justify withholding proven care in a research study involving people.”
@who.int with a much clearer and clearly argued statement than most of what I’ve seen on this.
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www.who.int/news/item/13...

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A person with polio lying inside an 'iron lung'

A person with polio lying inside an 'iron lung'

1 in 200 #polio infections leads to irreversible paralysis.

In the 1960s children suffering from irreversible paralysis caused by polio were required to use 'iron lungs' to help them breathe.

We don't see these 'iron lungs' anymore today because #VaccinesWork

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Emblem of the World Health Organization on a glass door.

Emblem of the World Health Organization on a glass door.

WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States

WHO regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe.

Full statement: bit.ly/46dT0HF

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✅ 2025: WHO released its first recommendations on the use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies for treating obesity and weight loss.

WHO recognized 4 countries—Austria, Norway, Oman, and Singapore— for their efforts to eliminate industrial trans fats from food supplies.



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2025 brought immense achievements and profound challenges for global health.

Amid funding cuts and rising threats to science and solidarity, WHO stood firm, leading global efforts to tackle the biggest health challenges of our time.

This is our 2025 wrapped!

🔗 https://bit.ly/49wdcpl

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WHO expert group’s new analysis reaffirms there is no link between vaccines and autism New analysis from a WHO global expert committee on vaccine safety has found that, based on available evidence, no causal link exists between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The conclusio...

New analysis from a WHO global expert committee on vaccine safety has found that, based on available evidence, no causal link exists between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The conclusion reaffirms WHO’s position that childhood vaccines do not cause autism. www.who.int/news/item/11...

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My team’s fab production. Public health good news on HIV treatment. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Aid cuts didn't create global health financing emergency but have exposed long-standing vulnerabilities, threatening progress towards #HealthForAll.

@who.int guidance provides recommendations on how to shift toward sustainable, domestically-financed & self-reliant health systems: bit.ly/4oOVVgX

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‘The health situation in #Gaza is a crisis for generations to come’

— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in his latest interview with Anna Foster and BBC Radio 4's Today news programme

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World Health Organization announces Maldives' historic triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, HIV, and syphilis.

World Health Organization announces Maldives' historic triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, HIV, and syphilis.

Congrats #Maldives 🇲🇻 for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hep B!

The country is also maintaining
🏆 Elimination of mother-to-child transmission HIV
🏆 Elimination of mother-to-child transmission syphilis

This makes Maldives the first country in the world to achieve 'triple elimination'

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What is the Strategic advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE)? Provides independent, evidence-based recommendations on vaccines. Established in 1999.

What is the Strategic advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE)? Provides independent, evidence-based recommendations on vaccines. Established in 1999.

SAGE recommendations consider public health impact, cost-effectiveness, programmatic feasibility, and equity.They ensure that vaccines work in real-world settings and reach those who need them the most.

SAGE recommendations consider public health impact, cost-effectiveness, programmatic feasibility, and equity.They ensure that vaccines work in real-world settings and reach those who need them the most.

Thanks to expert advice from SAGE, WHO’s vaccine policies help give children lasting protection against serious diseases like measles, polio, diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough; giving parents confidence their 
child is protected.

Thanks to expert advice from SAGE, WHO’s vaccine policies help give children lasting protection against serious diseases like measles, polio, diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough; giving parents confidence their child is protected.

WHO regularly reviews evidence and ensures vaccine policies reflect the latest science. In fact, SAGE bases its recommendations
only on publicly available evidence
that is carefully assessed and validated using internationally recognized methods.

WHO regularly reviews evidence and ensures vaccine policies reflect the latest science. In fact, SAGE bases its recommendations only on publicly available evidence that is carefully assessed and validated using internationally recognized methods.

Did you know that since 1999 an independent group of global experts called the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) has been providing WHO evidence-based recommendations on #vaccines?

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@who.int is doing all we can to alleviate suffering & evacuate those who need urgent medical care outside Gaza.

The urgent problem we face is that too few countries are willing to receive them.

We call for countries to open their arms to these critically ill patients.

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It was great getting Professor Sander to talk about information manipulation tactics and how you can fight against them. Got 2 mins? Then watch.

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Witty, humble, and relentless— Katalin Karikó’s mRNA research helped power the COVID-19 vaccines that saved millions of lives.

#VaccinesWork

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@theipcinfo.bsky.social warns: the worst-case scenario of #famine is unfolding in #Gaza.

Mass starvation, malnutrition, and disease are driving a rise in hunger-related deaths.

@who.int calls for urgent access for food and medical aid into Gaza at scale.

Ceasefire.
Peace is the best medicine!

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Malnutrition rates reach alarming levels in Gaza, WHO warns Malnutrition is on a dangerous trajectory in the Gaza Strip, marked by a spike in deaths in July. Of 74 malnutrition-related deaths in 2025, 63 occurred in July – including 24 children under five, a c...

Malnutrition is on a dangerous trajectory in the #Gaza Strip, marked by a spike in deaths in July.

The crisis remains entirely preventable. Deliberate blocking and delay of large-scale food, health, and humanitarian aid has cost many lives.

Statement from WHO.
www.who.int/news/item/27...

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On Monday, WHO’s staff residence in Deir al-Balah, #Gaza, was hit by projectiles and damaged by fire while our personnel and their families were inside.

Male colleagues were detained, stripped to their underwear, handcuffed & blindfolded.

🔊 Hear what happened on the ground. #NotATarget

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WHO operations compromised following attacks on warehouse and facility sheltering staff and families in Deir al Balah, Gaza WHO condemns in the strongest terms the attacks on a building housing WHO staff in Deir al Balah, the mistreatment of those sheltering there, and the destruction of its main warehouse. Following inten...

WHO condemns in the strongest terms the attacks on a building housing WHO staff in Deir al Balah in #Gaza, the mistreatment of those sheltering there, and the destruction of its main warehouse.

Read our full statement: www.who.int/news/item/21...

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As of 15 July, 877 fatalities and 5666 injuries have been reported among people trying to access food supplies. Image of an empty bowl and spoon against black background.

As of 15 July, 877 fatalities and 5666 injuries have been reported among people trying to access food supplies. Image of an empty bowl and spoon against black background.

People are getting killed trying to get food.

877 people have died and 5666 were injured in #Gaza trying to get food in recent weeks.

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Join me and many other speakers where we discuss unpacking health #misinformation. ⬇️

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Loneliness is more than a feeling — it’s a health risk. 🧠💔
The new @WHO report dives into the toll of social isolation and how we can rebuild real, meaningful connections. ⬇️

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No one should be denied health care because of who they are or who they love. #HealthForAll #PrideMonth

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Each year, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) leads to over 3.6 million hospitalisations and tragically claims about 100,000 young lives. Awareness saves lives. Spread the word, protect the little ones! 💙

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The main headline reads: “Trans fats can kill.” Below, it states: “Trans fats can be found in many margarines, vegetable shortenings, fried & baked foods.” The image includes drawings of a red carton of French fries and a tub of margarine with a knife. At the bottom, the graphic notes: “Every 2% increase in energy intake from trans fats increases risk of dying by 14% and heart disease by 25%.”

The main headline reads: “Trans fats can kill.” Below, it states: “Trans fats can be found in many margarines, vegetable shortenings, fried & baked foods.” The image includes drawings of a red carton of French fries and a tub of margarine with a knife. At the bottom, the graphic notes: “Every 2% increase in energy intake from trans fats increases risk of dying by 14% and heart disease by 25%.”

A recent WHO study found that every 2% increase in energy intake from #TransFats significantly raises the risk of:

💔 heart disease by 25%
😐 death from any cause by 14%

Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/42oIBG3

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