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LIVE: Media briefing on #COVID19 and other global health issues with @DrTedros. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
LIVE: Media briefing on #COVID19 and other global health issues with @DrTedros. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
LIVE: Media briefing on #COVID19 & other global health issues with @DrTedros twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
@DrTedros "Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay. Blood donations are a lifeline in emergencies, disasters, humanitarian crises, & for people who need regular transfusions. And yet around the 🌍, many communities do not have access to safe blood. Women & children are the most at risk"-@DrTedros
"So please, #GiveBlood if you can, and give regularly.
And to the millions of blood donors around the world – thank you. You are literally lifesavers"-@DrTedros #WorldBloodDonorDay
And to the millions of blood donors around the world – thank you. You are literally lifesavers"-@DrTedros #WorldBloodDonorDay
Over 2 years ago...
"On 30 January [2020], we were telling the 🌍 there's going to be a flood"-@DrMikeRyan
WHO raised its highest alarm🚨 then, by declaring the #COVID19 outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Intl. Concern.
6 weeks later, the outbreak had become a pandemic.
"On 30 January [2020], we were telling the 🌍 there's going to be a flood"-@DrMikeRyan
WHO raised its highest alarm🚨 then, by declaring the #COVID19 outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Intl. Concern.
6 weeks later, the outbreak had become a pandemic.
@DrMikeRyan 2 years after WHO described #COVID19 as a pandemic,
Over 4⃣3⃣3⃣ million confirmed cases almost 6⃣ million deaths have been reported globally.The cases and deaths are declining overall, some countries are lifting measures, but the pandemic is far from over.
Over 4⃣3⃣3⃣ million confirmed cases almost 6⃣ million deaths have been reported globally.The cases and deaths are declining overall, some countries are lifting measures, but the pandemic is far from over.
To help countries respond the #COVID19 pandemic effectively, WHO published over 280 guidance documents, covering various topics:
📃Infection prevention & control
📃Laboratory testing
📃Travel advice
📃Clinical management
📃Home care
and many more 👇bit.ly/3jGuTHL
📃Infection prevention & control
📃Laboratory testing
📃Travel advice
📃Clinical management
📃Home care
and many more 👇bit.ly/3jGuTHL
"This Wednesday marks 1 year since the 1st #COVID19 vaccines were administered. A year ago, we all hoped that by now vaccines would be helping us all emerge from the long, dark tunnel of the pandemic. As the Omicron variant demonstrates, the pandemic is from far over"-@DrTedros
@DrTedros "Persistent vaccine inequity has allowed this to happen. More than 8 billion doses have now been administered 🌍 – the largest vaccination campaign in history. But we all know that this incredible achievement has been marred by horrific inequity"-@DrTedros
"When we established the @ACTAccelerator and #COVAX last year, it was because we knew from our experience with many other diseases that market forces alone wouldn't lead to equitable access"-@DrTedros
"I welcome the decision you have adopted today, to establish an intergovernmental negotiating body to draft and negotiate a WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response..."-@DrTedros #WHASpecial #PandemicTreaty
@DrTedros "...with a view to adoption under Article 19, or under other provisions of the WHO Constitution as may be deemed appropriate by the intergovernmental negotiating body"-@DrTedros #WHASpecial #PandemicTreaty
@DrTedros "I have often said that universal health coverage and health security are two sides of the same coin. Both depend on health systems that are resilient, efficient and effective, and able to surge to respond to emergencies"-@DrTedros #HealthForAll
LIVE: Media briefing on #COVID19 with @DrTedros and Secretary-General @antonioguterres. #VaccinEquity twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
@DrTedros @antonioguterres "At this press conference almost exactly one year ago, I said that the world was eagerly anticipating the results of trials of vaccines against #COVID19.
I said that once we had a 💉, we must use it effectively, by making sure it’s available to all countries equitably"-@DrTedros
I said that once we had a 💉, we must use it effectively, by making sure it’s available to all countries equitably"-@DrTedros
@DrTedros @antonioguterres "The development and approval of #COVID19 vaccines in record time took us to the summit of scientific achievement; now we stand on the precipice of failure, if we don’t make the benefits of science available to all people in all countries, right now"-@DrTedros #VaccinEquity
In 2019, the signing of a 4-year Memorandum of Understanding between @FIFAcom and WHO kickstarted a range of joint-initiatives including the promotion of physical activity, #MentalHealth support, & tackling the #COVID19 pandemic.
👉 bit.ly/2ZX5AMk
👉 bit.ly/2ZX5AMk
In March 2020, the "Pass the message to kick out #coronavirus" campaign promoted 5⃣ key steps for people to protect themselves & their community from #COVID19. It was joined by @Alissonbecker @TeamMessi @CarliLloyd & other stars.
In April 2020, WHO and @FIFAcom, joined by @MarcusRashford and @TrentAA, provided recommendations for everyone to #BeActive and remain #HealthyAtHome during the #COVID19 pandemic.
I’m struggling with how best to stress how fragile the global situation is, so I’ll be blunt:
Each week >2.6 million cases and >53,000 deaths are reported to @WHO
Reported, meaning that there are many others.
Stop and think about that.
(Short thread⬇️)
Each week >2.6 million cases and >53,000 deaths are reported to @WHO
Reported, meaning that there are many others.
Stop and think about that.
(Short thread⬇️)
Compared to last week, there has been about (exact % will be shared in tomorrow @WHO sit rep):
➡️ 15% increases in cases in @WHOAFRO
➡️ 29% increase in @WHO_Europe (last week was 10%⬆️)
➡️ 14% increase in @WHOEMRO
➡️ 7% increased in @WHOSEARO
➡️ 10% increase in @WHOWPRO
➡️ 15% increases in cases in @WHOAFRO
➡️ 29% increase in @WHO_Europe (last week was 10%⬆️)
➡️ 14% increase in @WHOEMRO
➡️ 7% increased in @WHOSEARO
➡️ 10% increase in @WHOWPRO
There are also increasing trends in deaths in @WHOAFRO, @WHOEMRO, @WHO_Europe & @WHOWPRO.
Every death is a person—a parent, a grandparent, a son, a daughter, a friend—people who are loved, cherished, treasured.
The loss is unbearable. These losses are preventable.
Every death is a person—a parent, a grandparent, a son, a daughter, a friend—people who are loved, cherished, treasured.
The loss is unbearable. These losses are preventable.
"Tomorrow, we expect the government of #Guinea to announce the end of its #Ebola outbreak. I would like to offer my congratulations to 🇬🇳 and the #healthworkers who helped to contain the outbreak at very high personal risk"-@DrTedros
Media briefing on #COVID19 & #VaccinEquity with @DrTedros, @KGeorgieva, @NOIweala & @DavidMalpassWBG pscp.tv/w/c4TyaTI2MTAy…
"As you know, this week is the #WHA74 – the annual meeting of nations to discuss common health challenges and agree on a common way forward. The range of issues being discussed is immense: from diabetes to malaria, disabilities, oral health and much, much more"-@DrTedros
"And of course, #COVID19 has been the focus of a lot of discussion. There has been broad consensus this week that equitable access to vaccines is essential for ending the pandemic"-@DrTedros #VaccinEquity
"Earlier this week, I was vaccinated against #COVID19.
It was a bittersweet moment"-@DrTedros #VaccinEquity
It was a bittersweet moment"-@DrTedros #VaccinEquity
"On the one hand, vaccination is a triumph of science & 🌍 solidarity. Alongside public health measures, vaccination is key to controlling this pandemic & I'm very grateful to the #healthworkers at the @Hopitaux_unige for helping me play my part"-@DrTedros
6th @ACTAccelerator Facilitation Council meeting is taking place today at 12:30 CET.
📺 Live here 👇 bit.ly/3tOTPRv
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📺 Live here 👇 bit.ly/3tOTPRv
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"More than 157 million #COVID19 cases have now been reported to WHO, and more than 3.2 million people have lost their lives. Those numbers are near double what they were at the beginning of this year"-@DrTedros at the 6th @ACTAccelerator Facilitation Council meeting
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"The shocking global disparity in access to vaccines & other #COVID19 tools remains one of the biggest risks to ending the pandemic. High- & upper-middle income countries represent 53% of the world’s population, but have received 83% of the world’s vaccines"-@DrTedros #ACTogether
Everyone, everywhere can support the vaccines initiative #COVAX to help:
✅ vaccinate the world 🌎🌍🌏
✅ achieve #VaccinEquity ⚖️
✅ end the #COVID19 pandemic 🔚
Find out how YOU can contribute:
👉 bit.ly/3edFae5
✅ vaccinate the world 🌎🌍🌏
✅ achieve #VaccinEquity ⚖️
✅ end the #COVID19 pandemic 🔚
Find out how YOU can contribute:
👉 bit.ly/3edFae5
#COVAX is the vaccines ‘pillar’ of the @ACTAccelerator. It is driving #VaccinEquity by working to deliver at least 2 billion doses in 2021, with a special mechanism to provide access to vaccines for lower income countries.
👉 bit.ly/3edFae5
#ACTogether
👉 bit.ly/3edFae5
#ACTogether
The first international delivery of #COVID19 vaccines from #COVAX arrived in #Ghana 🇬🇭 in February 2021, with essential workers & other at-risk groups prioritized in the roll-out. Worldwide, over 49 million doses have been distributed so far.
👉 bit.ly/3edFae5
👉 bit.ly/3edFae5
The @ACTAccelerator, an unprecedented global alliance to develop & deliver the tests, treatments & vaccines the 🌐 needs to fight #COVID19, marks its first anniversary today with a special report on its progress & aims for 2021:
👉bit.ly/3sFJjLL
👉bit.ly/3sFJjLL
The @ACTAccelerator's vaccines pillar, #COVAX has successfully:
✅ Secured access to over 2 billion #COVID19 vaccine doses
✅ Shipped more than 40 million doses to 119 economies
👉 bit.ly/3sFJjLL
✅ Secured access to over 2 billion #COVID19 vaccine doses
✅ Shipped more than 40 million doses to 119 economies
👉 bit.ly/3sFJjLL
To help all countries detect #COVID19, the @ACTAccelerator's diagnostics pillar has:
✅ Supported the development & use of antigen rapid diagnostic tests
✅ Procured 65+ million tests for lower income countries
👉 bit.ly/3sFJjLL
✅ Supported the development & use of antigen rapid diagnostic tests
✅ Procured 65+ million tests for lower income countries
👉 bit.ly/3sFJjLL
"When #COVID19 emerged almost 16 months ago, we knew that we already had effective tools to prevent infections and save lives, in the form of fundamental public health measures. Those measures continue to be the backbone of the response in all countries"-@DrTedros #ACTogether
"But we also knew that we would need new tools: diagnostics to test for this new virus, therapeutics to treat it, and vaccines to prevent it"-@DrTedros #ACTogether #COVID19
Today is #EarthDay !
The WHO Manifesto for a healthy recovery from #COVID19 lists 6 steps to create a
💟 healthier
⚖️ fairer
🌳 greener
world 🌍🌏🌎 while investing to maintain & resuscitate the economy. 👉bit.ly/HealthyRecovery
The WHO Manifesto for a healthy recovery from #COVID19 lists 6 steps to create a
💟 healthier
⚖️ fairer
🌳 greener
world 🌍🌏🌎 while investing to maintain & resuscitate the economy. 👉bit.ly/HealthyRecovery
1⃣ We must protect & preserve nature, the source of human health, to achieve a healthy & green recovery from #COVID19
✅Save biological diversity
✅Mitigate climate change
✅Manage sanitation & wastewater
✅Prevent air pollution
✅Manage chemicals use
👉bit.ly/HealthyRecovery
✅Save biological diversity
✅Mitigate climate change
✅Manage sanitation & wastewater
✅Prevent air pollution
✅Manage chemicals use
👉bit.ly/HealthyRecovery
2⃣ For a healthy & green recovery from #COVID19 we must invest in essential services:
✅ Safe drinking water
✅ Sanitation
✅ Hygiene
✅ Clean energy
✅ Healthy, safe & resilient workplaces for all
✅ Safe health care facilities
👉bit.ly/HealthyRecovery #EarthDay
✅ Safe drinking water
✅ Sanitation
✅ Hygiene
✅ Clean energy
✅ Healthy, safe & resilient workplaces for all
✅ Safe health care facilities
👉bit.ly/HealthyRecovery #EarthDay
