Reaching every child with lifesaving #vaccines requires going beyond health facilities, and identifying and protecting children in underserved and hard-to-reach communities.
3⃣-year-old Abu Bakkar and his 1⃣-year-old sister Karimon in Bangladesh had never received a single
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- Harmful germs and chemicals can hide in everyday foods, including meat, seafood, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, rice, grains and even drinking water. Protect yourself and your family by: ✅ Washing fruits and vegetables with safe water ✅ Cooking food thoroughly ✅ Keeping
- High temperatures can quickly lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion and other serious health risks, especially for infants 👶🏾 and young children 👧🏾👦🏾. Protect children from summer heat – ☀️ Avoid direct sun exposure during peak heat hours 👕 Dress children in light,
- Protecting nature helps safeguard clean air, safe water, food security, and resilience against climate change. The choices we make today will shape the health of future generations. #NowForClimate #ClimateAction #HealthForAll #ProtectNature #ClimateAndHealth
- Practice safe food handling and follow WHO’s Five Keys to Safer Food: keep clean, separate raw and cooked, cook thoroughly, keep food at safe temperatures and use safe water and raw materials 👇 #FoodSafety #WorldFoodSafetyDay
- Food standards help ensure the food we eat is safe, nutritious and of good quality. They help protect health, build trust and support fair trade. This #WorldFoodSafetyDay, let's champion food safety for all. #FoodSafety #SafeFood #HealthForAll
- Unsafe food harms health, livelihoods and economies. Yet foodborne diseases are largely preventable. Together, we can prevent foodborne diseases and build a healthier future. #WorldFoodSafetyDay #FoodSafety #HealthForAll #WHOSEARO
- Celebrating public health changemakers who transform health and improve lives. 🌟 The WHO South-East Asia Public Health Champion Award 2026 recognizes individuals and institutions whose leadership and contributions have led to significant and sustained improvements in public
- Exposure to extreme heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults and people living with chronic illnesses. A simple phone call, a glass of water, or a quick visit can make a big difference. 💙 Check on those who may need extra support during heatwaves. 🌡️ #BeatTheHeat
- ☀️ When temperatures rise, your risk of heat-related illness rises too. ✅ Stay indoors or in the shade during the hottest hours ✅ Spend time in cool spaces to help your body recover ✅ Use umbrellas, trees, or other shade when outdoors ✅ Follow official heat alerts and
- Sustainable environmental practices can help protect the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink, while building resilience to climate change. A healthier planet 🌏 supports healthier people. #NowForClimate #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAndHealth #HealthForAll














