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Leprosy is curable, and effective treatment is available. Yet for too many people, the greatest barrier is not the disease itself, but the stigma and discrimination that prevent them from seeking care. Ending leprosy means ending discrimination because no one should be denied dignity, support, or treatment of a curable disease.

🏊🏾‍♂️ Drowning takes the lives of over 1,000 Ghanaians each year. In Accra 🇬🇭 life-saving programmes are making a difference, teaching children how to swim and stay safe in the water. Things are changing, one lesson at a time. #DrowningPrevention

🛟🌊 Meet Taylor, a dedicated instructor from Ghana who trains lifeguards along Accra's bustling coasts. Every year, #Ghana 🇬🇭 tragically loses over 1,000 people to drowning. But Ghana acted swiftly. A powerful national coalition - uniting the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Navy, Ghana Ambulance Service, and academic partners such as Bloomberg Philanthropies and Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit — is now working to make the country's waters safer for everyo

Are you enjoying relaxing by the water this summer? Be safe around the water. Learn about drowning prevention tips.

Drowning prevention is not the responsibility of any one person, profession or sector. We call every parent, worker, educator, regulator and neighbour to recognise the part we can play to prevent drowning. #DrowningPrevention

Every year, over a million lives end on the world’s roads. All are preventable. We asked people in Mumbai, India, what road safety means to them. It starts with a simple shift: design streets for people, not cars. Humans make mistakes, our roads should make sure those mistakes aren’t fatal. That means protecting everyone who walks, cycles, and rides. Road safety is everyone’s job. #fyp #traffic #roadsafety

The early signs of dementia can be easy to miss. What are they, and what can you do? In today's daily dose, watch a WHO expert explain. 

Swipe to play and drop your score in the comments! Every puzzle is a mini workout for your mind - and so is reading, writing, playing sports, and even dancing. Keep your brain active today and help protect it as you age - lowering your risk of dementia. #BrainHealth #Dementia #DementiaAwareness #Puzzle

Behind every number is a name. A family member, a friend, a colleague. The cancer risks are there and growing — but a #cancer diagnosis does not mean a death sentence. Cancer detected at an early stage can be treated. Early diagnosis is key to cancer survival. However, cancer care is still not optimal in low- and middle-income countries where health systems are least prepared.

#Cancer is not just a disease. It is a family story, a caregiving story, a community story. Many of us may navigate it - after receiving the diagnosis or as a friend or family member providing care and support. It can be tough. But there is hope. Stronger prevention, better earlier detection, quality treatment and palliative care, when available to everyone — can change the outcome of your cancer journey.

#Ebola disease is a severe, often fatal illness transmitting from animals to humans and between humans. Here’s what you need to know about how it spreads, the symptoms, and how to prevent infection. #Bundibugyo

Don’t be fooled by flavours. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can quickly get you hooked. They also produce tiny particles that can travel deep into your lungs, along with toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde and heavy metals. E-cigarettes can harm your lungs and heart. Don’t let e-cigarettes take over your life. #WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚭 #TobaccoExposed