World Health Organization

Healthcare costs have pushed 1.6 billion people deeper into poverty and 2.1 billion people to experience financial hardship, while 4.6 billion people worldwide lack access to essential health services. Healthcare costs shouldn’t trap people in poverty, and we must take decisive action toward making #HealthForAll a reality for all. Read more in the newly released global monitoring report on #UniversalHealthCoverage: https://bit.ly/48R2ytX

With the tools we have today, no one should die from #malaria. But cases are rising again. In 2024, 282 million people were infected and 610 000 died, mostly young children in Africa. ⚠️ Drug resistance ⚠️ Conflict ⚠️ Climate shocks ⚠️ Funding gaps are stalling progress to #EndMalaria. Read the World Malaria Report and see what the data shows 🔗bit.ly/3Y6IcXn

GLP-1 therapies are changing obesity care. What does WHO recommend? Here’s what you need to know.

Not all people requiring quality #obesity care have access to GLP-1 therapies. For governments to widen access, it requires: ➡️ Addressing high costs ➡️ Making health systems more prepared to provide high quality obesity care ➡️ Collecting evidence for its longer-term use and safety Read the WHO guideline on use of GLP-1 medicines: https://bit.ly/440MBPf

#Obesity is a chronic, and complex disease requiring lifelong care. People living with obesity, when medically advised, may use GLP-1 therapies. The effect of these medications is enhanced when combined with physical activity, a healthy diet, and long-term follow ups. 🔗 https://bit.ly/440MBPf

LIVE: Media briefing on global health issues with Dr Tedros

Today is #WorldAIDSDay Have you heard about Lenacapavir or LEN, a new drug WHO recommends to protect people at risk of #HIV? For some people, taking daily pills is not easy. But Lenacapavir could change everything because instead of taking daily pills, people can now get injections every six months. At the time where funding for HIV is limited, this new drug could mean fewer new infections and more lives saved. #EndAIDS

Top health news in this edition: [1] Violence against women and girls casts a shadow across every stage of life. This issue demands urgent attention and action. [2] WHO launches its first global guideline on infertility. [3] Public health wins: Global immunisation efforts have driven an 88% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to WHO’s latest report. Subscribe. Comment. Share.

"The price of air pollution is paid by our lungs."

⚠️ Antibiotics don’t treat colds or flu. These illnesses are usually caused by viruses and are mostly self-limiting, whereas antibiotics only work on bacteria. ✅ Let’s handle antibiotics with care and keep these life-saving medicines effective. #AntimicrobialResistance