🩸 This #WorldBloodDonorDay, WHO, @DrTedros and @ENHYPEN are proud to join together in recognizing the life-saving impact of blood donors around the world. Blood donation is more than a medical act. Together, donors form a lifeline that connects and protects people everywhere bit.ly/2026GiveBlood #GiveBlood #ENHYPEN

If you live in a country affected by #dengue and other arboviral diseases, you can lower your risk by using: ✅ mosquito repellents ✅ long-sleeved clothes ✅ mosquito nets when sleeping during the day ✅ window screens ‼️ Remember to often drain, wash & scrub water storage containers

There are many challenges in the #Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in #DRC, but as the response gets a toehold, under the government’s leadership, there are positives: communities are working together, new laboratories are open, and some patients have recovered and have been discharged. WHO Executive Director for the Health Emergencies Programme @Chikwe_I who has been in the country for 3 weeks, is hopeful that together we can get the outbreak under control More on WHO response on the outbreak bit.ly/4gkShdD

It’s like a Drop of Love🩸 @ENHYPEN joins WHO this #WorldBloodDonorDay to share the love: #GiveBlood and save lives bit.ly/2026GiveBlood

One blood donation can save up to three lives. This #WorldBloodDonorDay, @WHO is joining forces with our @ENHYPEN friends in recognising the life-saving impact blood donors around the world have — thank you! #GiveBlood #ENHYPEN

How much blood is taken during blood donation? In most countries, the volume of blood taken is 450ml, less than 10% of your total blood volume. In some countries, a smaller volume is taken. Your body will replace the lost fluid within about 36 hours #WorldBloodDonorDay

POV: Donating blood for those in need 🩸   Not sure what to expect? Here's a typical process*: ✅ Registration & ID check ✅ Medical screening ✅ Hemoglobin test ✅ Blood collection (~15 mins) ✅ Rest, drink liquids, eat snacks   It's simple and less scary than you think. Your donation is an act of humanity that could help save lives.   *Eligibility requirements vary by country. Check with your local health authority and consider giving blood today. 💉

With one simple act, you could save up to 3 lives. #GiveBlood today. Every drop is an act of humanity. #WorldBloodDonorDay

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

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.

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.