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World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

We are the UN’s health agency - #HealthForAll. Always check our latest tweets for updated advice/information. We will respond to mis-and-disinformation.

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Chronic blood conditions Childbirth complications Cancer treatment Bleeding disorders Immune deficiencies Safe blood and plasma donations provide a critical lifeline for patients facing these and many other life-threatening conditions. Everyone everywhere should have
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POV: Donating blood for those in need 🩸 Not sure what to expect? Here's a typical process*: ✅ Registration & ID check ✅ Medical screening ✅ Hemoglobin test ✅ Blood collection (~15 mins) ✅ Rest, drink liquids, eat snacks It's simple and less scary than you think. Your
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With one simple act, you could save up to 3 lives. #GiveBlood today. Every drop is an act of humanity. #WorldBloodDonorDay
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Disease Outbreak News on #Ebola caused by Bundibugyo virus in DRC & Uganda - 13 June 2026 bit.ly/49X1Lb4
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A little reminder before tomorrow🩸 It’s #WorldBloodDonorDay! @ENHYPEN is joining WHO and people around the world to support #GiveBlood this year Drop your drop! bit.ly/2026GiveBlood
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Safe blood saves lives. It comes from healthy, voluntary unpaid donors and is protected by rigorous testing, strict safety standards and safe transfusion practices. In fact, every donation forms a shared lifeline of solidarity, compassion and care. #GiveBlood today.
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Good news! Safe blood supplies have been expanding worldwide, increasing steadily over the past decade. More than 120 million blood donations were made in 2023, and over 85% of whole blood donations came from voluntary unpaid donors. Yet, access to safe blood remains deeply
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Tooth decay is the most common health condition in the world. Here’s a bitter truth about sugar and how it hurts your oral health.
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🩸D-3 to #WorldBloodDonorDay 14 June! You got it right! This year we are celebrating this important day with @ENHYPEN We are as excited as you are, and #ENHYPEN are ready with some surprises, pouring their hearts for you. Stay tuned! #GiveBlood, give hope and save lives
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WHO Rapid Risk Assessment on #Ebola caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda: The risk assessment has been revised: 🔴 Very high at the national level in #DRC 🟠 High for #Uganda 🟠 High for countries sharing land borders with DRC and Uganda
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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#Hantavirus update: the UK government has reported a confirmed case in Tristan de Cunha, in a person who was previously considered a probable case with exposure on MV Hondius. As of 10 June, the total number of cases remains 13, including three deaths. No new deaths were reported
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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A moment of hope in the #Ebola response. Today, in Mongbwalu, Ituri, the province at the centre of the outbreak in #DRC, the first survivor there was discharged from care and reunited with his community. In Nyankunde, eight patients were released today, too. Their recovery is a
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If you are experiencing violence at home and need to leave in a hurry: 🏘️ Identify a friend, neighbour, relative or shelter you can go to 🔀 Plan how to get there 🎒 Keep ready essential personal items to take with you
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