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Cataract is the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Yet it’s also one of the most treatable. - Knowing the signs - Getting regular eye exams - Accessing timely treatment can protect your 👁️ vision. Here are 5 things to know about cataract 🔗 bit.ly/4bNNEGU

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In this edition, we bring you: 1) A fresh global analysis on cancer, shedding light on 30 preventable causes and what can be done to reduce risk. 2) Public‑health good news: Global cholera vaccine supply is finally rising for the first time in over three years, helping protect millions. 3) A spotlight on WHO’s Health Emergency Appeal and the urgent support needed to save lives in crises. Subscribe, comment and share. And keep updated with our weekly health digest.

Even if you feel great, some health problems don’t show obvious symptoms. That’s why prenatal tests are so important! Expect: 📸 Ultrasound – See your baby’s growth! 🩸 Blood & urine tests – Check for infections & anaemia 🔬 Blood pressure & glucose screening – Prevent complications 🤰🏾 Regular baby monitoring – Ensure a safe delivery Every test is a step toward a healthy pregnancy. Work with your health worker to ensure you get the care you need, when you need it. 💕

“I’m a survivor of female genital mutilation.” Catherine Meng’anyi is a survivor, a nurse & a passionate advocate to end female genital mutilation (FGM) She demonstrates how health workers can play a leading role in the prevention of harmful practices. She has worked with communities to protect hundreds of young girls from FGM and early marriage in Kenya. This is her story.

GOOD NEWS: Preventive cholera vaccination resumes as global supply reaches critical milestone, first time in 3 years https://bit.ly/4qRWDLK First country to restart the preventive vaccination: Mozambique 🇲🇿, to be followed by Bangladesh 🇧🇩 and DRC 🇨🇩 What does this mean: We can move from reacting to outbreaks to preventing them before they begin 💪🏼

#Cancer prevention is most effective when it fits the needs of each community. When government, schools, and other sectors—like energy and transportation—work together, we can protect millions of families from cancer. Teamwork saves lives! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3NUjszT

Every year, millions of people hear the words 'you have cancer.' Yet 4 in 10 cases can be avoided by saying no to tobacco, limiting alcohol, and getting vaccinated. Watch daily dose.

🚨 Even in the most difficult times, you can still help 💥 Protracted conflicts 🔥 The impacts of climate change are growing 😷 Disease outbreaks follow conflicts and disasters 🩺 Health care is under attack 📉 Funding for humanitarian response fell to record low while the needs kept surging Humanitarian partners are only able to help one third of those they used to reach with health care. The 2026 appeal seeks nearly US$ 1 billion to sustain life-saving care in the world’s most severe emergencies. This appeal is a call to stand with people living through conflict, displacement and disaster – to give them not just services, but the confidence that the world has not turned its back on them. Your contribution can make a difference. Know more about WHO's Health Emergency Appeal 2026 https://bit.ly/4qiXrIC