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  1. Pinned Tweet
    4 hours ago

    Today is . With fewer cases than in any other year in history, we have the best opportunity yet to for good.

    , , and 7 others
    129 retweets 106 likes
  2. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    WHO has delivered 1.3 million doses of antibiotics & other supplies to prevent & treat in

    and
    13 replies 125 retweets 261 likes
  3. Retweeted
    Oct 20

    Gracias a la vacunación el mundo está muy cerca de erradicar la polio

    3 replies 171 retweets 188 likes
  4. Retweeted
    18 hours ago

    Tomorrow is . We are working ensure that every child in Afghanistan will be reached with .

    2 replies 27 retweets 34 likes
  5. Retweeted
    13 hours ago

    Every country and every child are at risk until polio is eradicated. On , let's commit to for good

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  6. Retweeted
    8 hours ago
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    Accessing communities at risk of is a challenge in 🇺🇬 due to the terrain & poor road network worsened by the seasonal rains.

    1 reply 9 retweets 7 likes
  7. Retweeted
    16 hours ago

    With support of , & , a national immunization campaign was launched today in targeting over 5M children.

    8 replies 104 retweets 152 likes
  8. Retweeted
    16 hours ago

    No level of lead exposure is considered safe. :

    1 reply 73 retweets 82 likes
  9. 7 hours ago

    FACT: Lead is toxic. It is harmful to everyone and damages: -Brain -Kidneys -Liver -Blood -Reproductive System !

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    24 replies 360 retweets 457 likes
  10. Retweeted
    9 hours ago
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    WHO Rapid Response team reached the epicentre within 48 hours following confirmation of a case of in Kween district, 🇺🇬.

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    3 replies 27 retweets 21 likes
  11. 11 hours ago
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    WHO staff in are working with health authorities to coordinate response, reduce infections & mortality

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    4 replies 28 retweets 61 likes
  12. 12 hours ago

    WHO has delivered 1.3 million doses of antibiotics & other supplies to prevent & treat in

    and
    13 replies 125 retweets 261 likes
  13. Retweeted
    18 hours ago

    Harmful alcohol use is major risk factor for disease & mortality. But many who could benefit from help to ↓ consumption don’t receive it.

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    4 replies 56 retweets 44 likes
  14. Retweeted
    13 hours ago
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    Lympahtic Filariasis () can be eliminated with proper preventative treatment.

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    3 replies 30 retweets 27 likes
  15. Retweeted
    Oct 21
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    WHO supports 🇧🇩 in planning, implementing, monitoring vaccination campaign 👉

    , , and 4 others
    7 retweets 14 likes
  16. 14 hours ago

    . meets with Chinese celebrities & HIV+ students to support their efforts to fight stigma & discrimination against people with

    and
    4 replies 59 retweets 148 likes
  17. Retweeted
    22 hours ago

    We are closer than ever to eradicating . Partners are stepping up efforts to reach every child with .

    2 replies 39 retweets 72 likes
  18. Retweeted
    Oct 21

    Stop tobacco use🚭 Use less salt & sugar🍽️ Exercise🏃‍♀️🚴‍♀️ Eat well🍎🥕 Reduce harmful alcohol use🍷🍺 Let's :

    71 replies 659 retweets 943 likes
  19. Retweeted
    Oct 22

    Please see my statement rescinding the appointment of a Goodwill Ambassador for NCDs in Africa

    1,296 replies 2,487 retweets 2,846 likes
  20. Retweeted
    Oct 21

    I’m listening. I hear your concerns. Rethinking the approach in light of WHO values. I will issue a statement as soon as possible

    1,715 replies 1,249 retweets 2,412 likes

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