We are closer to a world where future generations are protected from disease outbreaks and epidemics. Tomorrow's generation will have a brighter - and healthier - future. Thanks to vaccines for making this possible. #LongLifeForAll @WHOTLS @WHOSEARO @MdSTimorLeste

Meet Toxoplasma gondii — a sneaky little parasite that lives in cat litter and causes toxoplasmosis infection. For most people it's a non-event, but during pregnancy? It can seriously harm the fetus. Simple fix: Wash your hands after every litter box change. If you are pregnant, do not eat undercooked meat. More on toxoplasmosis bit.ly/4fqudFX Get to know these pathogens, but don't catch 'em at all!

From burden to solutions: safe food starts with all of us. Dr Arvind Mathur reminds us—the strongest line of defence is YOU. #WorldFoodSafetyDay #SafeFoodEverywhere youtu.be/96Ew1qS3sl8

Food safety myths can do real harm. From unsafe “tips” to common kitchen misconceptions, we’re busting the myths that need to go. Watch till the end, then share this with your friends and family. #WorldFoodSafetyDay

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, Dr Arvind Mathur, WHO Representative, urges us to recognise climate change for what it is: a growing threat to health, food, water and families. It is time to act #NowForClimate.

Telemedicine takes a step forward in #TimorLeste. The Ministry of Health, in partnership with WHO, opened a three-day national orientation workshop in Dili, bringing together health officials, clinicians and #telemedicine focal points from across the country.

What does it mean when one in five students has used tobacco, and one in five schools has a vendor at its gate? Dr @AMATHUR1007, WHO Rep to Timor-Leste, writes for World No Tobacco Day on what 'Unmask the Appeal' really asks of us. shorturl.at/RqS98 @WHO @WHOSEARO

Chiropractic care, patient safety, and cross-disciplinary integration were at the center of a workshop organized by UNTL. Academics, international experts, health professionals, and government officials discussed how manual therapies can safely complement conventional healthcare.

(2/2) WHO highlighted a major school health screening reaching 290,000 children nationwide, showing how integrated health and education systems enable early detection and timely support.

(1/2) At a Philanthropy Asia Alliance roundtable in Timor-Leste, WHO, government, and partners discussed how stronger partnerships and shared investment can advance health and education priorities.

(1/2) Across Timor-Leste, the work of nation-building can be seen in healthier communities: in a girl protected through HPV vaccination, a patient supported by the country’s first oxygen plant, a school reached through better health services, and a country now free from malaria.

At #WHA79, countries were recognized for major public health achievements from eliminating trachoma and malaria to ending mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B. Proof that progress is possible. 🔗bit.ly/43ctEIj #HealthForAll

Groundbreaking data from the Say No to 5S project shows major school health gains in 🇹🇱 🚰 Piped water nearly tripled (14% ➡️ 38%) 🧑‍🏫 Trained health staff doubled (31% ➡️ 76%) See how @WHO_TimorLeste & partners are shaping the future of school health: shorturl.at/7tiVI

Discussions focused on strengthening Timor-Leste’s laboratory capacity, including diagnostics, surveillance systems, and public health preparedness, with opportunities for closer collaboration.

WHO Repr Dr Arvind Mathur welcomed a delegation from Thailand Ministry of Public Health and the Regional Public Health Laboratory Network to the WHO Timor-Leste Country Office. The meeting brought together WHO teams and national counterparts to exchange priorities.

Did you know more than 1 in 5 adults in Timor-Leste may have #highbloodpressure without even knowing it? Hear what WHO Representative Dr. Arvind Mathur has to say and why it matters for every single one of us. Check your blood pressure today! #WorldHypertensionDay

Recent #hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks remind us: preparedness matters. A key question in any response is how fast a lab can confirm what we’re facing.

It’s called the "silent killer" for a reason. #Hypertension affects millions worldwide with zero warning signs, but ignoring it isn't an option when your heart health is on the line. Knowing the facts is step 1. Acting is step 2. 👇 Check the graphic below & RT to share!

#Immunization Goes Digital in #TimorLeste Timor-Leste has launched the Immunization e‑Tracker, the country’s first online tool for the national immunization programme, marking a major step toward digital health services.

With #hantavirus in the news, misinformation can spread fast. Is the next pandemic here? Does it spread like COVID-19? What are the symptoms? We’re breaking down the facts so you can stay informed, not alarmed.

3/3The results speak for themselves. In two decades, TL has: 🦟 Eliminated malaria 📈 Added 10 years to life expectancy 🚫 Eradicated 5 diseases as public health threats This is what science & solidarity can achieve. 💪 #WorldHealthDay #TogetherForHealth #StandWithScience