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Alyssa Palmquist retweeted
Lead poisoning is a preventable tragedy that disproportionally affects people in low- and middle-income countries. There is no safe level of exposure.
Earlier this week, we were honored to co-organize an event with @BloombergDotOrg and @WHO during #WHA79 highlighting the devastating impact of lead poisoning and steps countries are taking to prevent it. We previewed the forthcoming WHO Technical Package on Lead Poisoning Prevention and heard from health leaders in Brazil, Ghana and Georgia about how they’re using evidence-based policies to reduce lead exposure and protect human and environmental health.
Lead poisoning is preventable. It's time to turn evidence into action and protect communities from this toxic health and environmental threat.
who.int/teams/environment-cl…
Join @ResolveTSL @BloombergDotOrg and @WHO for an event on the sidelines of #WHA79 to shine a light on #leadpoisoning, hear from public health leaders, and discuss solutions that save lives and preserve futures.
Learn more: who.int/news-room/events/det…
Lead poisoning is estimated to cause more deaths worldwide each year than malaria and HIV/AIDS combined, harming children and contributing to heart disease in adults.
Join us on May 18 for a livestreamed event with @Bloombergdotorg and @WHO where we’ll discuss strategies to reduce lead exposure and preview WHO’s Technical Package for Lead Poisoning Prevention. During the event, you’ll hear from country health experts about how we can tackle one of the world’s most pressing and preventable health challenges.
RSVP for the livestream: checkout.eventcreate.com/lea…
If you’re interested in attending in-person, please fill in this form: forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
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Alyssa Palmquist retweeted
RED, WHITE, BLUE AND GOLD. TEAM USA IS BRINGING HOME THE #WINTEROLYMPICS GOLD. 🇺🇸🦅
Alyssa Palmquist retweeted
Please read this statement from the parents of VA ICU nurse Alexander Pretti, who was murdered yesterday by Border Patrol agents.
Alyssa Palmquist retweeted
BREAKING: @AOC just completely went off on Trump after ICE murdered Alex Pretti.
"Donald Trump [is] accusing a Veteran Affairs ICU nurse (Alex Pretti) as being a terrorist against the United States. A man who was treating services members to our country, who was dedicating his life to serving Americans. Who in his final act on this earth was helping a woman pushed to the ground. And they are calling him a Domestic Terrorist, in order to defend their gross abuse of power, their absolute breaching of the law and in order to precipitate greater conflict."
Alyssa Palmquist retweeted
I’ve seen the video.
Don’t believe this propaganda machine.
The state will ensure there is a full, fair, and expeditious investigation to ensure accountability and justice.
Today, ICE officers in Minneapolis were conducting targeted operations when rioters began blocking ICE officers and one of these violent rioters weaponized her vehicle, attempting to run over our law enforcement officers in an attempt to kill them—an act of domestic terrorism.
An ICE officer, fearing for his life, the lives of his fellow law enforcement and the safety of the public, fired defensive shots.
He used his training and saved his own life and that of his fellow officers.
The alleged perpetrator was hit and is deceased. The ICE officers who were hurt are expected to make full recoveries.
This is the direct consequence of constant attacks and demonization of our officers by sanctuary politicians who fuel and encourage rampant assaults on our law enforcement who are facing 1,300% increase in assaults against them and an 8,000% increase in death threats.
This is an evolving situation, and we will give the public more information as soon as it becomes available.
Alyssa Palmquist retweeted
This video from Senator Bernie Sanders on the murder of Charlie Kirk is fantastic. Certainly worth a watch.
At least 94% of all hospitals in the #Gaza Strip are damaged or destroyed...the destruction is systematic. Hospitals are rehabilitated and resupplied, only to be exposed to hostilities or attacked again. This destructive cycle must end.
Statement by @WHO: bit.ly/3Sloep3
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#AskWHO Facing the public health aid crisis teapawt.net/i/broadcasts/1MYxNwXMM…
Alyssa Palmquist retweeted
It's official: the #PandemicAccord is officially adopted by the World Health Assembly!
My warmest congratulations to @WHO Member States for their commitment to keeping their people and the world safer.
What a moment in global health history. Together!
Alyssa Palmquist retweeted
Four countries were recognized for their efforts in eliminating industrially produced trans fats from their national food supply:
#Austria 🇦🇹 @SchumannKorinna
#Norway 🇳🇴 @jcvestre
#Oman 🇴🇲 @OmaniMOH
#Singapore 🇸🇬 @MOHSingapore
At #WHA78, we are honoured to present certificates of validation for #TransFat elimination to these countries, a milestone towards a healthier world. 🔗bit.ly/3SNqEwI
Alyssa Palmquist retweeted
Everyone in Gaza is hungry.
Without immediate action, nearly a quarter of the population could be pushed into famine.
Food aid must be allowed into Gaza now to prevent a catastrophe.
Alyssa Palmquist retweeted
WHO faces a 21% reduction from the original proposed budget of US$ 5.3 billion for the 2026-2027 biennium.
“If we think US$ 2.1 billion a year is ambitious—or $ 4.2 billion for the biennium—then either we must lower our ambitions for what WHO is and does, or we must raise the money.” - @DrTedros
bit.ly/3ZrwCXZ
#WHA78
Alyssa Palmquist retweeted
The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly convenes from 19 to 27 May 2025.
Highlights of the #WHA78 include:
🔹 Monday 19 May: Opening of the Assembly.
Committee A begins deliberations on the #PandemicAgreement in the afternoon.
🔹 Tuesday 20 May: Adoption of the Pandemic Agreement (expected)
Committee A: Discussion on the Proposed Programme Budget 2026–2027
High-level pledging event for the WHO Investment Round
🔹 Wednesday 21 May: Ministerial Roundtable on data and sustainable financing
🔹 Friday 23 May: Presentation of the Public Health Prizes and Awards
More information: bit.ly/43nQJYt
Ce qui se passe à #Gaza "est une abomination" selon l'OMS | AFP youtu.be/0o64yn0gY6U?si=2SdM… via @YouTube
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Alyssa Palmquist retweeted
“No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue.” - President Alan Garber hrvd.me/GarberRespond347t
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LIVE: @DrTedros' remarks at the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris teapawt.net/i/broadcasts/1zqJVjojE…