Chris Lyons+FollowStill No Clear Answer on COVID’s OriginsThree years, tons of research, and the WHO still can’t say for sure how COVID-19 started. Most signs point to animals, but the lab leak theory isn’t totally off the table—mainly because China didn’t share enough data. The expert group couldn’t reach a consensus, and some members even quit or took their names off the final report. Bottom line: we’re still in the dark about how the pandemic really began. Wild, right? #COVID19 #WHO #PandemicOrigins #Health #BodyHealth32129Share
Courtney Williams+FollowWHO Clears Thimerosal in VaccinesBig news: The World Health Organization just said there’s no evidence that thimerosal—a mercury-based preservative in some vaccines—is harmful. This comes right after the CDC recommended flu shots without it, but WHO’s Dr. Katherine O’Brien says multiple reviews found it safe. Basically, thimerosal in vaccines? Not the villain some think it is! #Vaccines #HealthNews #WHO #Health #BodyHealth80Share
Courtney Williams+FollowPolio Outbreak Alert in Papua New GuineaPolio’s back in Papua New Guinea for the first time since 2018—this time, it’s the vaccine-derived kind. WHO found the virus in two healthy kids, which is a big deal because it means the virus is circulating again. Only 44% of kids there get all their polio shots, so health teams are scrambling to boost vaccinations and stop the spread. Wild polio’s mostly gone, but these outbreaks remind us it’s not over yet! #PolioOutbreak #PapuaNewGuinea #WHO #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #Health20Share
Joel Sweeney+FollowWhy COVID Advice Kept ChangingEver wonder why COVID advice felt like it was always changing? A top W.H.O. official just admitted nobody got it 100% right. Turns out, it’s tough for people to accept that science evolves and advice shifts as we learn more. The real takeaway? We all need to get better at talking about what we know—and what we don’t—especially when things are moving fast. Makes you rethink those early pandemic debates, right? #COVID19 #WHO #HealthCommunication #PandemicLessons #Health22Share
Andrew Hutchinson+FollowHand Washing: The OG Health HackWho knew something as basic as hand washing could be such a game-changer in healthcare? WHO is reminding everyone that scrubbing up is still the best way to protect both patients and staff from nasty infections. Gloves help, but they’re not a free pass—if you use them wrong, you’re just spreading germs around. And FYI, used gloves are basically biohazard material and need special disposal. Simple, but so easy to forget! #HealthHacks #HandHygiene #Healthcare #WHO #InfectionControl #Health00Share
suarezpatricia+FollowGloves Aren’t a Germ Shield?!Thought gloves were your infection-proof armor? WHO just dropped a bomb: gloves alone won’t stop germs from spreading! You still need to wash your hands—gloves are NOT a shortcut. Overusing gloves actually creates more waste (think: 360 elephants’ worth from one hospital a year!). The real MVP? Good old handwashing. Next time you reach for gloves, remember: it’s always about hand hygiene! #HandHygiene #WHO #HealthTips #InfectionPrevention #EcoFriendly #Health40Share
Melanie James+FollowGloves Aren’t a Free Pass—Wash Up!Turns out, wearing gloves isn’t the infection shield we thought! WHO just dropped a reminder: gloves can help, but they’re not a substitute for good old hand-washing. Relying only on gloves can actually spread more germs and create tons of waste (literally, hospital glove trash weighs as much as hundreds of elephants!). Moral of the story? Don’t skip the soap—clean hands are still the real MVP for staying healthy and protecting others. #HandHygiene #WHO #HealthTips #InfectionPrevention #EcoFriendly #Health30Share
Alexis Nicholson+FollowWHO’s Big Move on Weight-Loss MedsThe WHO is about to officially back weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound for adults battling obesity—huge news since over a billion people worldwide are affected. But here’s the catch: these meds can cost over $1,000 a month and might need to be taken for life. WHO’s also pushing for ways to make them more affordable, especially in lower-income countries, and is considering adding them to its essential medicines list. Cheaper generics could be coming soon! #weightloss #WHO #healthnews #obesity #medications #pharma #Health152Share
Alexis Nicholson+FollowWHO Flips Script on Weight Loss MedsBig news: the World Health Organization is now backing weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound for treating obesity in adults. This is a total 180 from their previous stance! The goal? Make these meds more accessible, especially in lower-income countries where obesity rates are sky-high. The catch: these drugs are pricey (think $1,000/month) and might need to be taken for life. But cheaper generics could be coming soon. Official guidelines drop in August—stay tuned! #WHO #WeightLoss #Obesity #HealthNews #Wegovy #Zepbound #Health272Share
Terry Brown+FollowWHO Slams Attack on Gaza HospitalWHO Chief Tedros Adhanom strongly condemns the Israeli airstrike on Gaza's al-Ahli Hospital, emphasizing that hospitals are protected under international law. Reports say crucial equipment was destroyed and patient care severely impacted. Israel claims the strike targeted a Hamas command center. Tedros urges an end to attacks on healthcare and the blockade hampering aid. #Gaza #HealthcareUnderFire #WHO #Health8811Share
