Safe blood saves lives. It comes from healthy, voluntary unpaid donors and is protected by rigorous testing, strict safety standards and safe transfusion practices. In fact, every donation forms a shared lifeline of solidarity, compassion and care. #GiveBlood today.

Chronic blood conditions Childbirth complications Cancer treatment Bleeding disorders Immune deficiencies Safe blood and plasma donations provide a critical lifeline for patients facing these and many other life-threatening conditions. Everyone everywhere should have timely access to safe blood and blood products. #GiveBlood and help save a life. Here’s how 👉 bit.ly/2026GiveBlood

Disease Outbreak News on #Ebola caused by Bundibugyo virus in DRC & Uganda - 13 June 2026 bit.ly/49X1Lb4

A little reminder before tomorrow🩸 It’s #WorldBloodDonorDay! @ENHYPEN is joining WHO and people around the world to support #GiveBlood this year Drop your drop! bit.ly/2026GiveBlood

Good news! Safe blood supplies have been expanding worldwide, increasing steadily over the past decade. More than 120 million blood donations were made in 2023, and over 85% of whole blood donations came from voluntary unpaid donors. Yet, access to safe blood remains deeply unequal. Stronger investment in national blood systems is critical to ensure that everyone can access life-saving transfusions. Learn more bit.ly/4eeY17z #GiveBlood

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🩸D-3 to #WorldBloodDonorDay 14 June! You got it right! This year we are celebrating this important day with @ENHYPEN We are as excited as you are, and #ENHYPEN are ready with some surprises, pouring their hearts for you. Stay tuned! #GiveBlood, give hope and save lives bit.ly/2026GiveBlood

WHO Rapid Risk Assessment on #Ebola caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda:   The risk assessment has been revised: 🔴 Very high at the national level in #DRC 🟠 High for #Uganda 🟠 High for countries sharing land borders with DRC and Uganda 🔵 Low for the rest of the Africa region and at the global level   The risk in DRC remains very high, because: ⚠️ The outbreak has continued to expand rapidly in terms of numbers of cases and geographical spread with more areas affected ⚠️ Epidemiological links and the full chain of transmission are not yet clearly established, and the source of the outbreak remains under investigation ⚠️ Ongoing conflict restricts movement of frontline responders and surveillance teams ⚠️ Community fear and misinformation hinder case detection, contact tracing, and isolation, and potentially facilitate disease spread ⚠️ Limited healthcare infrastructure and delays in laboratory confirmation, although these are being scaled up by DRC, with support of partners   WHO continues to support DRC to put an end to this outbreak bit.ly/3Sgobhn

#Hantavirus update: the UK government has reported a confirmed case in Tristan de Cunha, in a person who was previously considered a probable case with exposure on MV Hondius. As of 10 June, the total number of cases remains 13, including three deaths. No new deaths were reported in over a month, since 2nd May.

A moment of hope in the #Ebola response. Today, in Mongbwalu, Ituri, the province at the centre of the outbreak in #DRC, the first survivor there was discharged from care and reunited with his community. In Nyankunde, eight patients were released today, too. Their recovery is a testament to their strength and the dedication of health workers providing lifesaving care under challenging conditions. It is also a reminder that many people can survive Ebola when they receive care early and safely.

If you are experiencing violence at home and need to leave in a hurry: 🏘️ Identify a friend, neighbour, relative or shelter you can go to 🔀 Plan how to get there 🎒 Keep ready essential personal items to take with you

Yesterday I visited Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, where a separate unit has been prepared to treat #Ebola patients. I'm glad for the opportunity to meet with health workers in charge and thank them for their dedication. I am very happy with all the work invested in preparedness and readiness that I have witnessed. I commend the Government of #Uganda for the work being done to control Ebola and provide care for those affected. Uganda’s leadership has been central to the response, and @WHO remains committed to supporting national efforts to stop transmission, save lives and protect communities. Mwebale nnyo.

Ebola outbreak latest: a massive push for early testing and contact tracing is helping to contain the deadly virus, says WHO's Dr Abdirahman Mahamud, speaking from Bunia in DR Congo's Ituri province news.un.org/en/story/2026/06…

🔎Are you looking for information on #Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus? 📖 Do you want to learn about the signs, symptoms and transmission, and list of preventive and control measures? 👉 Find out more on #OpenWHO – WHO’s learning resource hub for health emergencies: Introduction to Ebola disease bit.ly/4unWeBz 🔎Vous recherchez des informations sur la maladie à virus Bundibuyo? 📖 Vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur les signes, les symptômes et la transmission de cette maladie, ainsi que sur les mesures de prévention et de lutte ? 👉 Rendez-vous sur OpenWHO - la plateforme de ressources pédagogiques de l'OMS consacrée aux urgences sanitaires : Introduction à la maladie à virus Ebola bit.ly/4uYXcFP

Thank you, President @KagutaMuseveni, for a very constructive meeting, and especially for #Uganda’s strong efforts to contain #Ebola. We agreed that regional cooperation is key to prevent further spread of the virus, as well as investment in preparedness and readiness, and strong community engagement. I assured the President of @WHO’s commitment and support to stop this outbreak side by side let health workers and experts in Uganda and DRC. x.com/kagutamuseveni/status/…

Pathogens causing foodborne illnesses as a collectable card? Get to know ‘em all - but don't catch 'em at all! Meet #Salmonella - find out more about them, where they live, and how you can defeat them with simple food safety habits such as: 🧼 Washing hands before handling food 🍗 Separating raw meat and seafood from other foods 🔥 Cooking food thoroughly ❄️ Keeping food at safe temperatures 💧 Using safe water and clean ingredients #FoodSafety

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Join the next WHO EPI-WIN webinar on "Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease: what we know”. Time and Date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 13:00 – 14:00 CEST (Geneva) Registration: bit.ly/49uhnTn Webpage: bit.ly/4dPfbXT

Disease Outbreak News on #Ebola caused by Bundibugyo virus in DRC & Uganda - 8 June 2026 bit.ly/4vE3sTl

Big Tobacco poisons our oceans: 👎 Beaches are littered with millions of cigarette butts, but the industry gets press for funding beach clean-ups. This is greenwashing! #NoTobacco means less microplastic & toxins in our oceans. #WorldOceansDay