World Health Organization South-East Asia @WHOSEARO

💜 Crises affect all...mentally, not just physically. If you're struggling with distress or social disruption during a humanitarian crisis, know this: support is available, and you are not alone. #MentalHealth #WHO #YouAreNotAlone #HumanitarianAid

👀 Protect your eyes with the 20-20-20 rule! Staring at screens for long hours? Give your eyes a break to help prevent myopia or slow its progression: ⏰ After every 20 minutes of near work... 🌳 ...look at something 20 feet away... ⏱️ ...for 20 seconds #EyeHealth #Myopia #HealthyVision

🦟 Dengue: Watch out for complications! If you notice any warning signs 3–7 days after your first dengue symptoms, don't wait. Seek immediate hospital care. Early action can save lives. 🏥 #Dengue #DengueAwareness #KnowTheSigns

WHO is on the ground in #Nepal, responding to the devastating flash floods delivering emergency care, and supplies where they are needed most.

👓 Early detection makes all the difference! Regular eye exams help detect and treat myopia early, giving children the best chance of healthy eyes and good vision for life. 👁️✨ Don't wait until symptoms show. Schedule an eye exam today! #EyeHealth #Myopia #ChildHealth #WHO #HealthyVision

🌍 Join us for a Regional Webinar on Zoonotic Influenza! Strengthening One Health Collaboration for Surveillance, Preparedness and Response 📅 Tuesday - 1 Sept 2026 🕐 11 am (IST) 🔑 What you'll learn: ✅ Global and regional influenza updates ✅ One Health collaboration ✅ Country experiences and best practices ✅ Expert panel discussion ...and much more. 👉🏾 Register now: who.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #OneHealth #ZoonoticInfluenza #WHO #PublicHealth #PandemicPreparedness

.@WHO is scaling up its response to #Nepal's flood emergency further, releasing US$150,000 in immediate funding, with additional resources expected to be released as needs assessments continue. Within hours of the disaster striking, WHO deployed emergency supplies, including interagency emergency health supplies that could provide essential materials for nearly 10,000 people for 3 months, as well as tents, 10,000 masks, gloves and hand sanitizers. Our immediate priority is to support health services for the affected communities and restore disrupted health services. In addition, WHO is providing vital coordination among partners, surveillance and technical assistance to protect public health, all under the leadership of the Nepalese government. As the flood-affected communities face immense challenges, sustained support from all partners will be critical. WHO stands with the Government and people of Nepal at this difficult moment and remains ready to provide support based on the country's evolving needs.

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🦷 Prevent oral diseases with these 4 simple habits: ✅ Brush daily with fluoride toothpaste ✅ Limit free sugar intake ✅ Stop using all forms of tobacco ✅ Reduce alcohol consumption Small daily choices, healthier smile for life! #OralHealth #DentalCare #HealthyTeeth

Post the deadly flash floods in #Nepal 🇳🇵, Dr Allison Gocotano, WHO Representative to Nepal, a.i., spoke to @SkyNews about the health response and ongoing WHO support: 👉🏽 Nepal has moved quickly to organize the health response, activating its health emergency and disaster management mechanisms at national and provincial levels. 👉🏽 Emergency Medical Teams have been deployed from Kathmandu to affected districts to provide treatment to injured people. 👉🏽 @WHO is working with Nepal to strengthen disease surveillance, maintain essential health services and identify and address emerging health risks. news.sky.com/story/nepal-ti… 📸: @FAONepal #NepalFloods #Floods #EmergencyResponse #HealthForAll

Responding to the flash flood and mudslide in bordering Nepal-China, @WHONepal has mobilized and dispatched essential emergency medical supplies, including medicines and multipurpose tents to support continued delivery of health services. Our office there is working closely with Nepalese authorities and other partners to identify further needs. I thank everyone involved in this response, especially those working on the ground despite the challenging situations.

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As highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) outbreaks continue to impact animals across the Asia-Pacific, the risk of spillover to humans remains. Countries are being urged to strengthen preparedness so health systems can detect zoonotic threats early and respond swiftly. 🌏 At the 19th Biregional Meeting of National Influenza Centres and Influenza Surveillance, more than 150 experts highlighted how stronger surveillance and One Health collaboration can help countries detect zoonotic influenza threats early and respond quickly. From #Bangladesh’s 🇧🇩 One Health coordination to #Nepal’s 🇳🇵 ZIDAR application and #India’s 🇮🇳 near-real-time data for rapid analysis and visualization of influenza trends, countries in South-East Asia Region are strengthening systems to stay ahead of emerging threats. 🔗 who.int/southeastasia/… #AvianInfluenza #OneHealth #Influenza #HealthSecurity

The climate crisis is already a health crisis. The question is no longer whether climate change affects health. It is how quickly we can generate the evidence, build the solutions, and mobilize the investment needed to protect the people and communities most at risk. At a WHO South-East Asia roundtable today, moderated by Dr Catharina Boehme, partners from philanthropy, research, civil society, youth and development finance came together to discuss what it will take to accelerate action. Three priorities stood out: ▶️ More granular data and evidence to understand who is most vulnerable, where risks are greatest and what works. ▶️ Better use of existing data and evidence by bringing knowledge from different sectors and partners together to inform policies, programmes and investments. ▶️ Stronger collaboration and partnerships, including philanthropic support, to close evidence gaps, test innovative solutions and take what works to scale. The discussion reinforced a simple imperative: no single institution can address climate and health alone. We need to connect evidence, policy, communities, innovation and financing to turn knowledge into action. #ClimateAndHealth #ClimateResilience #HealthForAll #SouthEastAsia @mssrf

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.@WHO stands in solidarity with all those affected by today’s devastating floods. As part of the immediate response #WHO has mobilized and dispatched essential emergency medical supplies and remains committed to supporting the national response and recovery efforts.

A meaningful dialogue with media is an important partnership for advancing health for all. Today in #TimorLeste 🇹🇱, the Ministry of Health, WHO Country Office and WHO South-East Asia jointly convened a session with media ahead of the upcoming Regional Committee session (#RC79), scheduled in September in Dili, Timor-Leste, this year. 👉🏾The Director-General of Cooperative Services, Sr. Narciso Fernandes, briefed the media on the preparations being done for #RC79, while Chefe Misliza Vital, Head, Health Promotion talked about the milestones achieved and progress made in public health. 👉🏾WHO Representative to Timor-Leste, Dr Arvind Mathur, emphasized on the continued partnership with the media. 👉🏾 From WHO South-East Asia Regional Office, Shamila Sharma briefed media on the key issues at RC79 and opportunities for media. 👉🏾 Director, Department of Health Systems, Manoj Jhalani, presented on Human resources for health: Equity in specialized care, an issue that will be discussed at the ministerial round table at the Regional Committee. 👉🏾 Highlighting the importance of closing the gaps to #endTB, a disease for which the region bears a disproportionate burden, Director, Department of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention & Control, Dr Suman Rijal presented the key challenges and the suggested way forward that will be deliberated upon at the RC. #HealthForAll

Many common infections often get better on their own. But misusing #antibiotics is making them less effective when we really need them. ✔️ Avoid self-medication ✔️ Take antibiotics only on a doctor’s advice ✔️ Complete the full course when prescribed ✔️ Never share or reuse leftover antibiotics #AMR #antibioticsAwareness #HandleWithCare

Fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting, or skin rashes could be signs of #dengue 🦟. Know the symptoms. Get tested. Seek medical care early. #KnowTheSymptoms #PublicHealth #PreventDengue

Have the #flu? 😷 Cover your cough and sneeze 🏠 Stay home to avoid infecting others 🛌🏾 Take rest 🥤 Drink plenty of fluids 👩🏾‍⚕️ Do as your doctor advises Take care and get well soon. 💙

A future where everyone can access the health services they need, when they need them, without financial hardship. 🌏 Let’s make it happen. #HealthForAll #UniversalHealthCoverage #UHC