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WHO and UNICEF surveys found that over half of parents & pregnant women are exposed to advertising from formula milk companies – violating international agreements.    Whether pushing toddler milks, sweetened formula or unsubstantiated claims about babies’ brain development or sleep, much of this marketing is misleading and unscientific.     Parents should be able to choose how to feed their babies, but no-one should be fed untruths.    Here’s why it’s important to #EndExploitativeMarketing of formula milk and support informed choice 👉 bit.ly/4bNKFdF 

Adolescent pregnancy is the leading cause of death among girls aged 15–19. If they get pregnant, teenage girls face greater risk of 🔴 Complications like eclampsia, infections & haemorrhage  🔴 Preterm births & related health consequences 🔴 Poorer quality care & mistreatment 🔴 Long-term health consequences after birth. WHO releases new recommendations to help prevent early pregnancy & reduce these risks 🔗 bit.ly/4cIGwdf

Alcohol consumption is rising among young people across many low- & middle-income countries, especially among young women. Meanwhile, drinking rates remain high in high-income countries. Here are the risks & why you should care. 👉bit.ly/3S60G7i

When Shaibu and his brother Latifu were both diagnosed with hepatitis B, they were unvaccinated. They faced stigma, isolation, and crushing costs. Latifu later died of liver cancer. Now, Shaibu is an advocate fighting to ensure others don’t suffer. Read the story: https://bit.ly/4ioFRPd

🌍 Countries have finalized a draft global agreement to enhance how we prepare for and respond to future pandemics! Here are five key facts you need to know⏬

Should kids just “get the disease” instead of being vaccinated? Can vaccines really overwhelm a child’s immune system? Who decides what vaccines we get—and why? If you’re a new parent with questions about vaccines, you’re not alone. In this Science in 5, WHO’s Dr. Kate O’Brien breaks down the science behind childhood vaccinations, the importance of the schedule, and the truth behind common concerns

Since 1990, a girl’s risk of undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM) has dropped threefold. Still, around 4 million girls remain at risk each year. For prevention, WHO’s new guideline calls for: ✔️training health workers ✔️anti-FGM laws and policies ✔️community engagement to end the practice. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4cQXxBS

Nursing leadership in focus In this episode of Transforming WHO, Dr Amelia Tuipulotu, WHO’s Chief Nursing Officer, joins Dr Søren Brostrøm to discuss the power of nursing leadership, the 25x25 emergency care initiative, and the urgent need to address global workforce migration. A timely conversation on equity, resilience and investing in nurses to strengthen health systems. Watch and join the conversation! Coming up – 5 May 13:00 CET: Dr Liviu Vedrasco discusses driving public health impact in Kyrgyzstan, addressing major health challenges, and navigating the future of global health and multilateralism.

The Health For All newsletter is out. Read about the power of immunization and why vaccines work. WHO releases new guidelines to prevent teen pregnancies and improve the health of girls worldwide. Ending malaria is possible and within our reach. Read how. Subscribe, comment, and share.

Vaccines are rigorously tested, effective, and save lives. Thanks to vaccines, more than 150 million lives have been saved in the past 50 years! But you may be worried about what's in them. So, let’s break it down. Stay informed. Stick with science. And protect kids and everyone.