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  1. 4h

    Consequences of poor water, sanitation, hygiene and compromised infection prevention and control

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  2. 5h

    Solution to prevent infections & reduce in health care facilities

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  3. 7h

    Infections in health care can lead to . Recognize what's the problem:

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    350 retweets 243 likes
  4. Nov 19

    It's World Antibiotic Awareness Week This is what hospital & clinic managers can do to prevent

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    101 retweets 49 likes
  5. Nov 19

    Superbugs resistance to antibiotics can be found in food. Prevent foodborne diseases w/ 5🔑

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    233 retweets 159 likes
  6. Nov 19

    If you are worried that someone you know may be considering , you can help

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    90 retweets 86 likes
  7. Nov 19

    If you feel like life is not worth living, reach out for help

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    140 retweets 138 likes
  8. Nov 19

    Today is . : More men die by than women. It's OK to ask for help. Reach out to men in your life

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    1,863 retweets 1,294 likes
  9. Nov 18

    Today is ! If only your urge to go to the 🚽 can be stopped like in ...

    1,161 retweets 1,193 likes
  10. Nov 18

    Measuring universal health coverage involves tracking access to health services and the financial impact on households

    97 retweets 75 likes
  11. Nov 18

    Follow press conference on & other complications LIVE

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  12. Nov 18

    Here are what hospital and clinic managers can do to prevent

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  13. Nov 17

    Essential newborn care like keeping baby warm, antibiotics & oxygen therapy can mean the difference between life & death for small babies

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    69 retweets 87 likes
  14. Nov 17

    Skin-to-skin contact through 'kangaroo mother care' helps to save premature babies

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    232 retweets 321 likes
  15. Nov 17

    Ultrasounds recommended by WHO detect gestational age, multiple pregnancies & prevent babies born too early

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    73 retweets 67 likes
  16. Nov 17

    Today is . Every year, more than 1 in 10 babies are born too early (before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy)

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  17. Nov 17

    NEVER share antibiotics (not even with family)

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  18. Nov 16

    Remember: Wash your hands to prevent infections (and avoid the need for antibiotics)

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  19. Nov 16

    It's World Antibiotic Awareness Week! This is what midwives can do to prevent

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    194 retweets 135 likes
  20. Nov 16

    : What policy makers can do

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