Adapting to human environments is in the mosquito playbook, finding habitats in our homes and lives 🏘️ Tiger mosquitoes—Aedes albopictus—that transmit the dengue virus are particularly cunning. Their ability to lay eggs in tiny water-containing spaces, in multiple and diverse locations, lasting up to six months, makes them well-adapted to urban and human environments. By reducing breeding sites, we also reduce the risk of mosquitoes getting entrenched in our environments. In Rome, an unusual spot is providing the perfect site, as this story illustrates 🪴 ⤵️
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WHO/Europe exists to safeguard, promote and advocate for the health and well-being of nearly one billion people in the European Region, which comprises 53 countries, covering a vast geographical region from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans. WHO/Europe is one of WHO’s six regional offices around the world. Our priorities, articulated in the European Programme of Work, are: to support healthy local living environments; to promote safer, healthier and better lives; to improve patient safety and tackle antimicrobial resistance; to collect data on levels of inequalities in health and well-being; and to build innovation. Learn more about the European Programme of Work at who.int/Europe and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Did you know that mosquitoes transmitting #Dengue mainly bite during the day – unlike those linked to malaria❔ About half of the world’s population is now at risk of dengue, well beyond traditionally endemic areas, with an estimated 100–400 million infections occurring each year. Preventing mosquito bites is the best way to avoid getting dengue. To protect yourself: 🟢 Wear long sleeves & trousers if possible. 🟢 Use repellents. 🟢 Check travel advisories before trips to endemic areas and find out about the situation where you live. Find out more about this rapidly spreading disease📹 ⤵️
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In 2020, only half of countries in the WHO European Region had a national suicide prevention strategy. Since then, we have heard that many are working to change this! A strong suicide prevention strategy covers early identification and treatment, engaging the media, reducing access to lethal means, and improving children’s and young people’s skills to manage and express their own emotions. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4dZIups
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Mosquitoes are unpredictable 🦟 It makes them fascinating and difficult to track – as the WHO/Europe Region seeks to respond better to vector-borne diseases. Experts from #Italy 🇮🇹 describe ways we can control the vector - in this case two species of mosquitoes that transmit the dengue virus - and prevent further spread. Rising temperatures across the Region due to climate change, combined with rain and increased humidity – conditions more favourable for the mosquito vectors – are likely contributing to the increase in cases. Find out more 📹 👇
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Words matter—use “died by suicide” or “took their own life” when talking about a suicide death online or in the media. Stigmatizing language like “commit” can make it harder for people to speak up when they are struggling. Want to know more? https://lnkd.in/gq9XagVV #WSPD2024
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By predicting the probability of adverse events, risk stratification can support the provision of proactive and tailored care, but it should always be considered along with the other steps of the PHM cycle. About the WHO PHC Mini-Conference on PHM👉 https://bit.ly/3SZ1Typ Natasha Azzopardi Muscat José Cerezo Cerezo Zhamin Yelgezekova Marc Bruijnzeels Viktoria Stein Vanessa Ribeiro Emilia Aragón De León Shelley-Ann Girwar Rimke Vos
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The WHO PHC Mini-Conference on #PHM is buzzing with insightful questions and lively discussions! Melitta Jakab stressed the role of population health management in delivering #PHC4UHC. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3SZ1Typ Natasha Azzopardi Muscat José Cerezo Cerezo Zhamin Yelgezekova Marc Bruijnzeels Viktoria Stein Vanessa Ribeiro Emilia Aragón De León Shelley-Ann Girwar Rimke Vos
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❓How is WHO/Europe responding to and preparing for #emergencies? 🆕Find out in our latest Health Emergencies Newsletter📰, your regular round-up of stories on emergencies and #outbreaks in the WHO #European region. In this issue—the announcement of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for mpox, a new report on lives saved by COVID-19 vaccination, advice for pregnant women on managing the high temperatures in the region, and on World Humanitarian Day, a celebration of the work of health humanitarians🔽 🔗Read: https://bit.ly/4dVWTTr 📲Subscribe: https://bit.ly/47oAjQZ
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“I recently underwent heart surgery with three bypasses implanted”, says Nevenka Nikic, a retiree from Montenegro. “It was a very complex and difficult operation. However, I did not fear the surgery. I trusted my doctor, his team and their expertise. But another thought troubled me – whether I would contract some difficult-to-treat infection during my stay in the hospital. I know that, in many cases, patients contract infections resistant to antimicrobials, like antibiotics, during or after surgeries, which can be fatal for them. However, thanks to the professional and dedicated work of the doctors and nurses at the Cardiovascular Surgery Centre, I left the hospital without any complications." “I have been given another chance to live and I am looking forward to every day spent with my family. It is very important that we all remain safe from infections during treatment in our hospitals.” #WHOEuro is sharing #Stories_of_AMR throughout the year, from countries across the European Region to raise awareness about the serious impact of #AMR. Let’s prevent #AMR together. #AMRAwareness; #onehealth; #saveantibiotics; #handlewithcare; #HealthForAll
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Effective policies, informed by robust data, can play a crucial role in preventing and managing #NCDs, says Dr Knut-Inge Klepp from #JAProtectNCD. He’s one of the speakers at today’s event "Strengthening NCD Monitoring Systems in the #EU: A Collaborative Approach" https://bit.ly/4egpiDI