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The World Health Organization Western Pacific Region—working w/ govts & partners to improve the health & well-being of nearly 1.9 billion men, women & children

Manila, Philippines
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    Jan 24

    Does work stress you out? How can employers promote at work?

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  2. Small Island Developing States are battling by aiming to improve the role of primary health facilities & facilitating community participation and understanding

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  4. hits Small Island Developing States like 🇰🇮 and 🇹🇻 the hardest. WHO and are working together to make sure systems that deliver these services can withstand the impact.

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  5. A healthy workplace can be described as one where workers and managers actively contribute to the working environment by promoting and protecting the health, safety, and well-being of all employees

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  6. In the workshop, WHO highlighted the key principles of the joint UNODC/WHO international standards for the treatment of drug use disorders and shared a tool for practical guidance for collaborative interventions.

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  7. Jan 24

    Infectious threats are on the rise. Many local epidemics become international rapidly. WHO works to keep the world safe.

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  8. Risk factors like noisy or badly-lit workplaces, cramped spaces, exposure to hazardous chemicals and psychosocial factors like job stress, bullying, violence and harassment can make people sick at work

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    A miner walks through a mining site wearing a helmet and safety gear
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  9. Jan 24

    Does work stress you out? How can employers promote at work?

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  10. Jan 24

    Work plays a crucial role in the identity and well-being of most adults.

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  11. Jan 23

    Stay safe by following these health tips during volcano eruptions. Know more about volcanic eruptions and their health impact:

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  12. Jan 22

    “It is an outrage that a mother and her 16-year-old daughter could be murdered while trying to protect the health of children” —

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  13. Jan 22

    The 142nd Session of the WHO Executive Board just started. You can watch live:

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  14. Jan 21

    The WHO Executive Board will meet on 22-27 January. will present for the Board’s consideration the draft 13th general programme of work 2019−2023

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  15. Jan 22

    WHO and are also working together to improve access for people with disabilities so everyone can enjoy the South Pacific

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  16. Jan 17

    WHO and are working together to promote tourism that is , where visitors can enjoy healthy & ! More than 2M people are expected to visit South Pacific countries this year. Read more and share:

    An idyllic beach scene with crystal clear blue water and a palm tree - in Samoa.
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  17. Jan 18

    tourism has benefits for tourists and locals. When public spaces are 🚭, healthy food is available and people are physically active, this helps prevent diseases like ❤️attacks and stroke.

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  18. Jan 18

    One in three people in the are obese or overweight and this is mostly due to overconsumption of sugar. The country introduced the new tax on sugar-sweetened drinks () to reduce their consumption and .

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  19. Jan 18

    public places = healthier tourists and healthier employees

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  20. Jan 17

    WHO and are working together to promote tourism that is , where visitors can enjoy healthy & ! More than 2M people are expected to visit South Pacific countries this year. Read more and share:

    An idyllic beach scene with crystal clear blue water and a palm tree - in Samoa.
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