World Health Organization South-East Asia

🏫 Schools play an important role in preventing dengue.

Simple measures by staff and students can help reduce mosquito breeding 🦟 and protect against mosquito bites.

#Dengue #StopDengue #HealthySchools

🔬 How can science shape a healthier future for all?

On World Science Day for Peace and Development, join us for a Regional Dialogue bringing together policymakers, scientists and public health leaders to explore how science and evidence can drive better health policies and improve lives.

📅 10 November 2026
⏰ 1:30–2:50 PM (IST)
💻 Virtual

📢 Register now: who.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Together for science and health!

#WorldScienceDay #ScienceForHealth #PublicHealth #HealthForAll

#Schools 🏫 can take simple steps to reduce children's exposure to air pollution and help protect their health.

Air pollution can affect children's health and well-being, including their ability to learn and participate in school activities.

#AirPollution #HealthySchools #ChildHealth #PublicHealth

#Bhutan 🇧🇹 is strengthening its national surveillance system for vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), through a comprehensive revision of its surveillance guidelines and nationwide training of frontline health professionals.

With support from @WHO, the Ministry of Health conducted three regional training workshops, equipping 150 health professionals. Through case studies and interactive exercises, participants strengthened their skills in case detection, investigation, specimen collection, laboratory confirmation, and outbreak response.

📈 The impact: Participants' average knowledge scores increased from 14 to 18 out of 20 following the training.

These efforts will strengthen nationwide surveillance and support Bhutan's continued polio-free status, sustained elimination of measles, rubella and maternal and neonatal tetanus, and progress towards hepatitis B elimination by 2030.

#Immunization #DiseaseSurveillance #PublicHealth #HealthForAll

🌫️Poor air quality poses a growing threat to health. Simple steps can help reduce our exposure to air pollution.

Here are some do’s and don’ts to protect yourself and those around you.

#AirPollution #CleanAir #HealthyEnvironments #PublicHealth