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🏊🏾‍♂️ Drowning takes the lives of over 1,000 Ghanaians each year. In Accra life-saving programmes are making a difference, teaching children how to swim and stay safe in the water. Things are changing, one lesson at a time. #DrowningPrevention

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You are not alone. Poor perinatal mental health, including postpartum depression, is very common. And hard to cope with. In fact, 1 in 5 women experience a mental health condition during pregnancy or in the year after the birth. Remember: prompt mental health support can make all the difference.#fyp #postpartum #postpartumjourney #mentalheath

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Solar eclipses can be exciting! But if you aren’t careful, they can harm your eyes, even permanently. Here’s how you can safely watch an eclipse 👇 ✅ Dos Use solar eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer that meets the ISO 12312-2 international safety standards—at all times Supervise kids closely Inspect glasses or viewers for damage before use ❌ Don'ts Using unsafe filters like sunglasses, smartphone cameras, x-rays, etc. Removing glasses or lens at any time while viewing the eclipse Viewing the eclipse through unfiltered cameras or telescope even with eclipse glasses Ensure safety first! If you notice any changes in your vision after viewing the eclipse, seek immediate advice from an eye care professional.#fyp #fyp

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Leprosy is curable, and effective treatment is available. Yet for too many people, the greatest barrier is not the disease itself, but the stigma and discrimination that prevent them from seeking care. Ending leprosy means ending discrimination because no one should be denied dignity, support, or treatment of a curable disease.

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"We call on all countries to use the evidence base, use WHO’s advice and guidance and make the best policy decision based on the scientific evidence not on political interference.” - Jeremy Farrar #fyp #vaccines

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#Ebola disease is a severe, often fatal illness transmitting from animals to humans and between humans. Here’s what you need to know about how it spreads, the symptoms, and how to prevent infection. #Bundibugyo

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Don’t be fooled by flavours. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can quickly get you hooked. They also produce tiny particles that can travel deep into your lungs, along with toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde and heavy metals. E-cigarettes can harm your lungs and heart. Don’t let e-cigarettes take over your life. #WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚭 #TobaccoExposed

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Once symptoms of rabies set in, it is fatal. But, rabies deaths are preventable. And every minute matters. Here's what you need to know.

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"Let us recognize that the disease exists, and that is already present and it has done harm to many people." -Sister Claudine Kasoki, Headteacher, Bungenye Primary School in Luofu, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo #DRC, where the children learned about #Ebola Bundibugyo disease at their morning assembly. When children learn health messages at school, they often share them with their families, and this is how awareness can spread throughout the community. WHO is working together with partners, the government and the communities to stop the outbreak.

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Care for people living with noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases or diabetes happens across many moments, from prevention to daily self-care. Patient safety has to be part of every one of them. #WorldPatientSafetyDay

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Tan is your skin reacting to damage; learn how to protect yourself from the sun with proven techniques, including sunscreen. Protect yourself from harmful UV exposure.

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Here’s how nicotine pouches steal your health and your youth. Say no to all forms of tobacco. Unmask the appeal. #TobaccoExposed #foryourpage