Hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses that naturally infect rodents and can occasionally spread to people.
Here’s what you need to know: what they are, how they spread, the symptoms, and how to prevent infection. #hantavirus
So far, eight cases of #hantavirus have been reported, including three deaths.
While this is a serious incident, @who assesses the public health risk as low.
WHO will continue to work with all relevant governments and partners to provide care for those who are affected, protect the safety and dignity of passengers, and prevent onward spread of the virus.
Did you know?
#Hantaviruses are a group of zoonotic viruses carried by rodents that can cause severe disease in humans.
Learn how to prevent it and what to do during an outbreak. Watch this explainer 👀
Companies are targeting young people with nicotine pouches.
Different marketing tactics.
Same goal: a lifetime of addiction.
The truth is that only 26 countries currently restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to minors.
Know the tactics. Protect your health. #TobaccoExposed
We put urban health experts to the test 💪
We quizzed leaders from around the world on solutions that can prevent some of the leading causes of death globally—like heart disease, cancer, diabetes and injuries.
Through the Partnership for Healthy Cities, cities are taking bold steps to address these threats and create safer, healthier communities.
#Cities4Health
What the industry is hiding about nicotine pouches:
☠️ Addictive: designed to hook you fast
🧪 Toxic: unregulated levels of nicotine
❤️ Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
🧠 Damages brain development
No smoke. No smell. No warning.
Around 160 countries have NO specific regulations for nicotine pouches. The industry is exploiting every gap.
It's time to expose them. #TobaccoExposed
Our environment matters.
Did you know?
Environmental risks are a major cause of death today.
- Air pollution contributed to 6.6 million deaths in 2021
- Inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene were linked to 1.4 million deaths in 2019
Learn more about global health challenges on the newly released World Health Statistics Report 2026.
Read nutrition labels and compare products when shopping.
Sodium is one of the main components of regular table salt, but sodium can be found in other forms and often found in high amounts in processed foods.
Choosing lower-sodium options can make a big difference to your daily salt intake and your health.
To reduce blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular diseases, WHO has recommended reducing sodium intake to less than 2,000 mg/day (equivalent to <5 g/day of salt, a little less than one teaspoon)
#LessSalt
Food can be full of flavour without extra salt.
Try using herbs, spices, garlic, lemon juice or vinegar to season meals instead of adding salt.
Simple swaps like these can help lower sodium intake, support heart health and make healthy eating easier every day.
#LessSalt
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961 million more people gained access to safely managed drinking water between 2015 and 2024.
Want to know more about how the world has progressed on access to water, sanitation and hygiene? Read the World Health Statistics Report 2026.
1.6 billion adults are exposed to potentially deadly solar #UVradiation while working outdoors. This increases their risk of non-melanoma #SkinCancer.
Deaths from non-melanoma skin #cancer caused by sunlight at work are similarly spread across regions. Men are the most affected, especially those aged 55 years or older.
To protect yourself:
🌴 Seek shade
😎 Wear sun-protective clothing
👒 Put on a broad-brimmed hat
🧴 Apply sunscreen
🩺 Get checked regularly for skin cancer
