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During #WorldImmunizationWeek , we honour the unwavering dedication of health workers who reach even the most remote communities, delivering essential vaccinations for all. Their efforts are vital in paving the way for achieving universal health coverage #HealthForAll .
Fifty years ago, World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Expanded Programme on Immunization, bringing countries together to provide children everywhere with vaccines.
Since then, vaccination has saved an estimated 154 million lives.
This #WorldImmunizationWeek is a reminder of the lifesaving power…
Ending malaria w/ the help of vaccines? We did it to smallpox. We can do it again.
Just imagine a future w/out malaria, polio or cervical cancer. That’s why we’re calling on world leaders to prioritize investment in vaccines in 2024. Let’s show the world what’s #HumanlyPossible .
Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, visited #AmericanSamoa last week where he met with Motusa Tuileama To'atolu Nua, Director of Health 🇦🇸, and Governor HC Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga to discuss deepening technical cooperation with WHO. 🤝
It's #WorldImmunizationWeek
#Immunization is one of humanity's greatest achievements helping to eradicate smallpox and save at least 3 million lives a year.
And you’re part of it. By being vaccinated, you’re helping to keep others safe. Now we need your help again.
We’re…
Reported malaria cases in the Western Pacific decreased by 67% b/n 2000 & 2022, from 3.5M to 1.1M cases.
We must #AccelerateTheFight so everyone can access quality, timely & affordable services to #EndMalaria .
Learn more from our malaria data dashboard: rb.gy/slif6s
It's #WorldMalariaDay . Do you know the signs and symptoms of malaria?
🌡High fever
🥶Chills
💢Headache
🤧Flu-like symptoms
Prompt treatment of mild malaria can prevent severe disease, complications and death from the disease. #EndMalaria
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