It’s International #LeadPoisoning Prevention Week.

No level of lead exposure is safe.

Look out for the early signs of lead exposure to prevent long-term health impacts.

“We innovate. We adapt. We evolve.”

Today is #WorldPolioDay.

Learn about how the #polio programme is driving progress, from upgraded labs to next-generation vaccines, to #EndPolio everywhere.

‘The health situation in #Gaza is a crisis for generations to come’ 
 
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in his latest interview with Anna Foster and BBC Radio 4’s Today news programme

More than 95% of cervical cancer cases are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

WHO recommends that girls aged 9–14 years receive the #HPV vaccine, which is highly effective in preventing cervical #cancer.

“I’m a survivor of female genital mutilation.”
This is Catherine Meng’anyi’s story. Survivor, nurse, and advocate to #EndFGM.

EVERYONE deserves access to a wide range of safe and effective contraceptive methods.

When people can choose if and when to have children, there are:
✅ Fewer maternal deaths
✅ More empowered women & girls
✅ Improved participation in the workforce
✅ Better menstrual health

Barrier methods like condoms also mean people can protect themselves from sexually transmitted infections.

Susana’s mother gave her a book on menopause. At first, this offended her. Then it made sense.

If you’re using Traditional Medicine, here are 5 safety checks:
➡️ Talk to your health practitioner before taking any product
➡️ Check the source of information & the research
➡️ Check if the source lists both advantages & disadvantages
➡️ Beware of exaggerated promises
➡️ Do not delay seeing your health practitioner