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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Apr 15

    Today is International Biomedical Laboratory Science Day 🔬🧪🧫 workers help us to remain safe. They play a major role in the surveillance, diagnosis and response to the pandemic & other many other conditions. Thank you!

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  2. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    They help prevent millions of deaths every year and are continuously monitored to ensure they are safe & effective. More facts from :

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  3. Retweeted
    Apr 15

    Easter can be a time that brings family and friends together. With around, it's still important to take steps to keep yourself & others safe.

    If you plan to meet with others this Easter, make choices that keep you and others safe from COVID-19: - Meet outdoors when possible - Keep group sizes small - Keep a safe distance - Wear a well-fitted mask if distancing isn't possible - Get vaccinated and encourage loved ones to do the same
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  4. Retweeted
    Apr 15

    Wishing to everyone celebrating. May your homes be filled with peace and good health. Here is some good advice on how to maintain your physical and mental well-being during this holiday.

    Take care of your health and wellbeing this as you celebrate your faith and rituals   Follow our daily tips to help you stay active and full of energy
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  5. Retweeted
    14 hours ago

    Stay safe from COVID-19 even when you observe .

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  6. Retweeted
    14 hours ago

    This weekend & beyond, be sure to avoid foods that contain high amounts of ✅ Consuming too much sugar can increase risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes & gout. ⛔

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  7. Retweeted
    20 hours ago

    Patient safety & infection prevention & control are essential, especially as the pandemic is ongoing With support, provided modern cleaning equipment to a hospital in Ivano-Frankivsk, to help maintain infection prevention & control cleaning standards

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  8. Retweeted
    Apr 15

    During Ramadan keep yourself and others safe from by practicing simple measures: 😷Wear a mask at the mosque ↔️Keep a safe distance 🤝Wash your hands 🪟Open windows for good ventilation 🕌Pray outdoors/in well-ventilated space 🧎Use your own prayer mat 💉Get vaccinated

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  9. Retweeted
    Apr 15

    Don't miss the opportunity to get your flu and 🦠 vaccines 🔸on the same day🔸 💙 ➕ INFO👉🏽

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  10. Apr 15

    "In order to protect our future, we must deal with the present. If we fail now to vaccinate everyone, if we fail to continue diagnosing, if we fail to find the people who can benefit from the treatment, then we will fail in the future"-

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  11. Retweeted
    Apr 14

    My congratulations to for achieving this milestone and joining the mRNA technology transfer hub, despite all the challenges the country is facing. We look forward to working together to deliver on

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  12. Retweeted
    Apr 15

    Tips on well-being and Stay physically active:   Walking 🚶‍♀️, running 🏃‍♂️ , and bike riding 🚴‍♂️ can improve mental health and help reduce stress

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    Apr 15

    Take care of your health and wellbeing this as you celebrate your faith and rituals   Follow our daily tips to help you stay active and full of energy

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  14. Apr 15

    This past year has been challenging for healthcare workers, including laboratory workers. They have been at the forefront of integrating new technologies, monitoring and identifying new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus & maintaining testing for patients with other conditions.

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  15. Apr 14

    📢 joins list of countries that will benefit from WHO mRNA technology transfer hub.  and safe health for all Ukrainians is a key priority as the country continues to face difficult times

    24 replies . 75 retweets 174 likes
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  16. Apr 14

    is transmitted by: 🕳️ Contact with the faeces or urine of a triatomine bug (kissing bug) 🥘 Contaminated food 🩸 Blood transfusion / organ transplant 🤰 Mother to child 👉

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  17. Apr 14

    Addressing early is 🔑 to treating it: ✅ Contact your doctor if you live or have travelled to an area at risk of Chagas & experience symptoms ✅ 2 medicines are effective in curing the disease if given soon after infection 👉

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  18. Apr 14

    LIVE: Q&A on updates with and Dr .

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  19. Apr 14

    The spread of can be prevented by: ✅ vector control ✅ good hygiene ✅ food safety ✅ screening of blood donors & women of childbearing age 👉

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  20. Apr 14

    People with are especially at risk from and should be prioritized for the vaccination. 👉

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