WHO Foundation

What is the World Health Organization's "Investment Round," and why does it matter? In this video, our CEO, Anil Soni, explains the importance of WHO's Investment Round and why it presents a critical opportunity for the private sector, philanthropists, and investors to help improve health and well-being worldwide. To learn more or connect with our partnership team, visit our website. You can also find us at the UN General Assembly next week, where we will be hosting a series of events. Stay tuned for more information later this week. #HealthForAll #InvestInHealth #InvestInWHO #ShareTheHealth #UNGA

In Ukraine, the World Health Organization (WHO) is delivering vital relief to people facing a third winter of war. From training trauma surgeons and setting up emergency health centers to supporting responses to disease outbreaks, WHO has provided essential healthcare to millions throughout the conflict. In times of crisis, WHO ensures healthcare continues. Donate to support their lifesaving work: https://bit.ly/4ihfsnD

Wildfire smoke is not only a health hazard for the lungs. New research from the University of Washington shows that long-term exposure to wildfire-related air pollution is linked to a higher risk of dementia. The climate crisis is a health crisis. https://bit.ly/4fhW1bO

Sharing this moving tribute to health workers in Gaza from Dr Hanan Balkhy, Director for the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO): "They serve after losing their own children. They live with the trauma of witnessing people die who could have been saved if more medical supplies were available. There are few people in the world as inspiring as the health workers of Gaza." If you would like to support healthcare in Gaza this holiday season, you can donate to the World Health Organization here: https://lnkd.in/eZDgjVsU

This winter, Gaza faces unimaginable hardship: 9 in 10 people live in tents – cold, hungry, and amid destruction. Yet, health workers are serving their communities against all odds. They need our support. US$250 can provide pediatric medicines for five children. Donate now to support WHO’s work: https://bit.ly/4ihfsnD

In 2024, we posted a lot on topics like climate change and health, mental health, women’s health, digital health, and health emergencies. Are there any areas you think we should focus on more, or perhaps less? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Wishing you good health, everyone!

In Lebanon, thousands of people face life-changing war injuries. In many areas, health services have collapsed and disease outbreaks are an ongoing threat. The need for care is critical. US$100 can provide trauma surgeries for two people. Donate now to support WHO’s work: https://bit.ly/4ihfsnD

Realizing this video is 10 minutes long, but it’s seriously worth watching the whole thing. Denmark’s ONE OF US program is a shining example of how empathy, education, and support can break down the stigma surrounding mental health. https://lnkd.in/eTp4FCn3

Domestic violence leaves emotional scars long after physical wounds heal. Mental health support must be a core part of recovery, and Women's Advocates, Inc. is a great example of making counseling more accessible, writes Mariel Ferragamo: https://bit.ly/3OPboNY

Dorcas Simon’s life was in danger after giving birth. She was saved, she says, because an ambulance provided by WHO transported her three hours by road to the nearest health center in northeast Tanzania. To make pregnancies safer and ease the pressure on overstretched hospitals, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have also equipped health centers with ultrasound machines and trained healthcare workers to use them. Thanks to improvements like these, the number of women dying in childbirth in the Kigoma region of northeast Tanzania has dropped by more than 80 percent since 2020. By sharing its expertise, WHO is a force for good health in Tanzania and around the world. Donate now via our website https://bit.ly/4ihfsnD, and please consider sharing this post with your coworkers. Thank you! (Photo thanks to WHO) #GivingSeason #ShareTheHealth #DonateForGood #SaveLives