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It's not big news that when governments, scientists, public health specialists, and other important voices share conflicting information - trust drops. But what happens to people's willingness to engage further with health information, which is crucial for informed decision-making, after exposure to conflicting messages? 📍 Key finding from a recent study: After reading conflicting messages on 6 health topics, people were less likely to share or seek more information on those topics. For me, that's concerning and highlights yet again the importance of coordinated messaging in public health (and perhaps beyond). Speaking with one voice is not just about trust - it's about keeping people engaged and informed. Now, I am even more grateful to be part of the two huge collaborative efforts to coordinate public health advice for major events in Europe this summer - UEFA EURO 2024 and The Olympics. At the WHO Regional Office for Europe, we joined hands with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and health authorities in Germany and France to coordinate public health messaging for people attending these events. Coordinating public health messaging between various stakeholders is not always easy; it takes time and much effort. But we need to remember: every inconsistent message could potentially discourage someone from staying informed or sharing crucial health information.

✈️This weekend I am preparing for my trip to Brussels for the Healthy Lungs for Life Campaign: Lung Health Exhibition and Lung Function Testing event at the European Parliament, organised by the ELF and ERS as part of the Healthy Lungs for Life campaign. Travelling as a patient advocate comes with its own set of challenges. For me, I have to think about things like travelling with oxygen and wearing a mask to protect myself from potential infections. But despite these obstacles, these in-person meetings are always worth it. I am excited to reconnect with ELF colleagues and partners in such an impactful setting. This is not just an opportunity to promote lung health; it is a chance to make a real difference through face-to-face interaction that have the power to create lasting change. Many of us living with a lung condition face invisible struggles. It is a reminder for all that accessibility is not just about physical spaces—it is about awareness, empathy and inclusion for all conditions, visible or not.  💬Have you faced any challenges when traveling or attending important events? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. If you want to know more about event, check the link  👉 https://shorturl.at/hsJJA - Dimitris Kontopidis, ELF Chair #PatientAdvocacy #LungHealth

🗓️ We're only ONE week away from the first-ever WHO Global Meeting on Oral Health!! This landmark event will bring together over 300 participants, including representatives from Member States, UN agencies, and key non-state actors from around the globe 🌍. A key outcome of this meeting will be the adoption of the Bangkok Declaration: 📌 reaffirming the political commitment of Member States to support the implementation of the Global Oral Health Action Plan and 📌 informing the report on the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in 2025. 🌟 The meeting aims to drive progress towards the integration of oral diseases into the broader NCDs agenda and UHC packages globally. Benoit Varenne, Nicole Rendell, Yuriko Harada, Gabriela Sardon, Habib Benzian, Makino Yuka, NALIKA GUNAWARDENA, Carolina Hommes, Guy Fones, Shelly Chadha, Dr Samar ElFeky, Dr( Lt Col) Sangeeta Singh, Elena Tsoy, Voramon Agrasuta, Oria James, World Health Organization, WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO), WHO Regional Office for Europe. #OralHealth #GlobalHealth #WHO #NCDs #UniversalHealthCoverage #UHC

Orbis Ethiopia, under the leadership of Dr. Alemayehu Sisay, is bringing transformative change to communities in need of eye care. Through innovative awareness campaigns and accessible treatment programs, Orbis Ethiopia has significantly reduced Trachoma cases, improving countless lives. Their work in Gedyo Zone has been recognized globally, with the World Health Organization celebrating their outstanding achievements. In this episode, Dr. Alemayehu Sisay sheds light on the remarkable strides they’ve made in the Gedyo Zone, a region once heavily affected by Trachoma.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health challenge. ⚠️ The #HL4EU project believes collaboration is key to tackling this issue. Our Call to Action outlines key recommendations, including: Increased funding for multisectoral initiatives. Community-led solutions to promote physical activity. Policy changes to create healthier environments. Endorse the Call to Action and join the fight against NCDs EuropeActive Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry Greek Carers Network EPIONI European Initiative for Exercise in Medicine e.V. (EIEIM) European Liver Patients' Association - ELPA It's Great Out There Coalition POLIS network EUROPEAN NETWORK OF OUTDOOR SPORTS

📢 Crowds and Events: A Vital Link to Medical Support Effective medical support is essential for safe crowd management. Events like the Hajj pilgrimage—where 2-3 million gather annually—highlight the close connection between health and crowd dynamics. At Hajj, 37.5% of health issues are communicable diseases, with congestion driving the spread of respiratory illnesses like influenza and pneumonia. 📖 Explore this study: Determining the Types of Diseases and Emergency Issues in Pilgrims During Hajj: A Literature Review By Al Masud, S.M.R., Abu Bakar, A., & Yussof, S. (2016) Access it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTZbT6pe 🩺 Integrated solutions: 👉 Medical preparedness enhances crowd safety. 👉 Public health and event planning must go hand in hand. 👉 NEMO (National Event Medicine Observatory) leads the way with evidence-based approaches to safer, healthier events. 💡 Discover more: nemo.org.uk #CrowdManagement #EventMedicine #PublicHealth #EventSafety #Hajj #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds

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Join us for this important event on healthcare integration. I will represent Africa CDC to share how integrated care factor into the continental strategy on #NCDs, #Injuries and #Mentalhealth and how we can leverage linkages between NCDs and infectious diseases to drive funding for the treatment of linked diseases

 📢 Calling National Medical Associations! This week, Dr. Lujain Alqodmani, President, World Medical Association, along with Dr. Jung Yul Park, Chair of Council, WMA, has attended and participated in various World Health Organization #WorldHealthAssembly meetings & panels to represent WMA and you, physicians worldwide, accompanied by a delegation from the Junior Doctors Network of the WMA.  👇 See full video from Lujain here https://lnkd.in/gCiA94uA 👇 See the statements WMA has submitted to the 77th World Health Assembly here https://lnkd.in/gDHTe-Be... - Prevention and control of non-communicable diseases - Antimicrobial resistance: accelerating national and global responses - Intergovernmental Negotiating Body to draft and negotiate a WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (constituency statement) - Global Health and Peace Initiative - Social determinants of health - Climate change, pollution and health (constituency statement) #publichealth #globalhealth #AMR #UHC #climatechangenandhealth #WHA77

In 2024’s final episode of #ERNsOnAir, Ines Hernando (EURORDIS ERN and Healthcare Director) is joined by Dorica Dan (President of the Romanian Rare Disease National Alliance and patient lead in ERN ITHACA) and César Hernández García (Director General at the Spanish Ministry of Health) to discuss the JARDIN Joint Action project. This Joint Action seeks to integrate European Reference Networks (ERNs) into national healthcare systems across Europe. The discussion delves into the challenges and opportunities this presents for the rare disease community, as well as the guests' aspirations for outcomes within their respective national contexts. Take a sneak peek below as Dorica shares her vision of success for JARDIN: a refined pathway that ensures patients have access to the most appropriate centres of expertise! Listen now! 🎧 https://lnkd.in/euT9HiQz #ERNs #EuropeanReferenceNetworks #EURORDISRareOnAir #CrossBorder dorica dan