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#WorldDengueDay
Dengue knows no borders. Once reported in only a small number of countries, it now places more than half the world’s population at risk.
The good news is that dengue can be prevented.
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Remove stagnant water, cover water containers, keep surroundings clean, use mosquito protection, and seek care early if symptoms appear.
This World Dengue Day, let us act together for #OneWorldAgainstDengue.
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"Can I donate blood?" 🩸 Short answer: YES! If you match the guidelines on the images below, you’re good to go.
According to the WHO, we only need 1% of the population to donate annually to keep our blood supply safe and reliable.
#WorldBloodDonorDay
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Jun 13
WHO Rep Dr @AMATHUR1007 met with H.E. Shri Mahendra Singh Patiyal, Ambassador of India to Timor-Leste, to discuss shared health priorities and future collaboration. Dr Mathur thanked the Government of India for its continued support to Timor-Leste's health sector.
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Jun 13
DYK? Safe blood is needed every day—for surgeries, cancer treatment, and emergencies.
Regular, voluntary donors are the quiet heroes who help save lives and keep health services running.
Tomorrow, June 14, we celebrate them. Will you join them?
#WorldBloodDonorDay
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Jun 12
Say No to 5S: A partnership comes full circle
After 4.5 years of collaboration, WHO Timor-Leste and WFP have officially handed over the Say No to 5S Project to the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, marking a major milestone for school health in Timor-Leste.
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Jun 12
The project established 11 model school health rooms staffed by dedicated nurses and strengthened health education by revising the curriculum and printing 130,000 new textbooks covering nutrition, tobacco-free living, hygiene, and healthy lifestyles.
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Jun 12
This achievement was made possible through the support of KOICA and the commitment of teachers, health workers, municipal authorities, and government ministries. As the project moves into national ownership, the vision remains clear: safe, healthy schools for every child.
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Jun 12
2 Days to Go Until #WorldBloodDonorDay
Did you know? 💡 One blood donation can be separated into red blood cells, plasma, and platelets—helping up to 3 patients.
❤️ Ready to make a difference? Join us on 14 June and help save lives through blood donation.
#GiveBloodSaveLives
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Jun 11
TL held its second Country Dialogue on the Global Fund grant cycle, bringing together government, #CCM members, civil society, municipalities, key and vulnerable populations, and partners. The goal: strengthen the TL’s funding request for TB, HIV, and health system strengthening.
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Jun 11
With limited global financing, prioritization is critical. The dialogue used strong national evidence to shape a focused, country-owned investment case. WHO continues to support the MoH and CCM through technical assistance, surveillance, and turning 🌏 guidance into natl action.
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Jun 9
Foodborne diseases remain a major global burden, causing at least 200 illnesses that affect health, livelihoods, education and economies. Among affected, children remain the most vulnerable. #Worldfoodsafetyday
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Jun 7
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
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WHO Timor-Leste retweeted
#Hantavirus update: the number of cases reported to @WHO remains 13, including three deaths. No new deaths have been reported for more than a month.
We are in close contact with the governments where isolated patients are receiving treatment or where passengers and crew members are being quarantined.
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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
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Jun 5
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.
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Jun 5
#WorldEnvironmentDay 2026 focuses on climate change—on the urgent signals the Earth is sending and the signals we choose to send back. This global campaign calls on all of us to step in #NowForClimate, and steer a world already in motion.
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Jun 3
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.
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Jun 3
Once registered, the patient undergoes diagnostic tests through the #kiosk, including BP, ECG, body weight, oxygen saturation and blood tests. Results are recorded automatically. Attending doctor then consults an HNGV specialist through a secure live video call.
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Jun 3
In the initial phase, HNGV will be linked with four spoke sites: Regional Hospital Baucau, CHC Venilale, CHC Aileu Vila and CHC Zumalai, supported by internet connectivity and secure patient data storage.
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