World Anemia Awareness

On #WorldWaterDay — where women lack safe water, iron deficiency follows. Infections deplete iron stores. Monthly blood loss compounds it. Ferritin tells the story hemoglobin misses. #WaterAndGender #IronDeficiency #WomensHealth @UN_Water @WHO @WHOAFRO

A normal hemoglobin result doesn't rule out iron deficiency. Ferritin, the protein that stores iron in the body, can be depleted long before hemoglobin is affected. Yet ferritin isn't always included in routine blood panels. For clinicians, it's a distinction worth keeping in mind, particularly in patients presenting with unexplained fatigue, cognitive symptoms, or reduced exercise tolerance where standard results appear unremarkable. The ferritin-hemoglobin relationship is one of the more underappreciated areas of blood health. #BloodHealth #IronDeficiency #Ferritin #ClinicalEducation #PatientBloodManagement #Hematology

Your kidneys don't just filter water. They help make your blood. 🩸 They produce EPO, a hormone that signals your bone marrow to make red blood cells. When kidneys struggle, anemia follows. The kidney-blood connection is one worth knowing. 💧 #WorldKidneyDay #BloodHealth #AnemiaAwareness

She packed her bags and travelled to India to understand why pregnant women were dying. Nobody had thought to ask the question before. This Women's History Month, we're telling her story. 🩸 #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #WomensHistoryMonth #BloodHealth

Did you know iron deficiency may be more common in women with endometriosis than is often recognised, and the symptoms can look remarkably similar? This #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth we're shining a light on a connection that matters to millions of women worldwide. #EndometriosisAwareness #IronDeficiency #WomensHealth #BloodHealth

"Like wringing out a towel—this twisting, sharp pain." Rémi tries to explain endometriosis pain. But as a young woman of color: "You're not dainty enough. You had to work harder to be listened to." Then: "He just listened. It was relief." You don't need perfect words. #WorldAnemiaAwarenessDay

Why do we treat every organ failure with prevention—except blood?For heart/liver/kidney failure, we try everything before transplant. For blood failure (anemia), we go straight to transfusion.1.9B people affected. Most don't know. #WorldAnemiaAwarenessDay

When a doctor needs a doctor, everything changes. Real story from three Malaysian physicians about vulnerability, teamwork, and the moment expertise wasn't enough. She went to sleep not knowing when she'd wake up. Coming to World Anemia Awareness in 2026. #WhenADoctorNeedsADoctor #Healthcare #Teamwork #PatientAdvocacy #WAAD2026

4-5 doctor visits with her mum by her side. Still dismissed. Remi: "I can tell you when the pain hurts most. We need to be listened to." Dr. Burns: "Pain with bowel movements is a classic sign of endometriosis—but we often miss it in young women." Keep speaking up. #WorldAnemiaAwarenessDay

"My friends get cramps. That's it. So I thought that's just how my body works." It took Remi years to realize her symptoms weren't normal. Dr. Burns calls it "buck up culture"—the silence keeping women from getting help. Your "norm" might not be normal. #WorldAnemiaAwarenessDay

At 13, her periods seemed normal. By 15, life went on hold every month. Remi thought this was just how her body worked. Dr. Burns: "Nobody really talks about what normal is." If your period disrupts your life, you deserve answers. #WorldAnemiaAwarenessDay

Who are anesthesiologists? The invisible guardians you barely meet—but your life depends on them. When you close your eyes before surgery, they promise: 'I will take care of you.' Watch anesthesiologists from 6 continents share their story. 🩺 #WorldAnemiaAwarenessDay #PatientSafety

Today is World Anemia Awareness Day. Blood health matters at every stage of life. Yet 50% of people affected remain undiagnosed. Talk to your doctor. Share this message. Raise your hands for blood health. Screening saves lives. #WorldAnemiaAwarenessDay #BloodHealthMatters

As we age, routine blood health screening becomes even more critical. Changes in nutrient absorption, chronic condition management, and polypharmacy all impact blood health, often before symptoms appear. #anemiaawareness #bloodhealth #worldanemiaawarenessday

What fuels your endurance? Athletes know that peak performance requires more than training. #Bloodhealth—specifically hemoglobin and iron status—directly impacts oxygen transport, energy production, and recovery. #WorldAnemiaAwarenessDay #BloodHealthMatters #AthleticPerformance

Growing strong starts with healthy blood. Childhood is a period of rapid physical and cognitive development, and blood health plays a fundamental role in growth, learning, and immune function. #WorldAnemiaAwarenessDay #BloodHealthMatters #ChildHealth

For young women, adolescence brings changes—including menstruation. But exhaustion, heavy bleeding, or missing school because of your period? That's worth checking. #WorldAnemiaAwarenessDay #BloodHealthMatters #AdolescentHealth

Your body creates nearly 50% more blood to support your growing baby—and that requires more iron, folate, and other essential nutrients. Routine #bloodhealth screening during pregnancy helps healthcare providers support you proactively, ensuring both you and your baby get what you need to thrive.

Before surgery, anesthesiologists assess your #bloodhealth as part of preoperative care. Why? Because knowing your hemoglobin, iron levels, and overall blood status helps surgical teams provide safer care and better outcomes.

Join the global PBM community in Thailand, Feb 4–5 — in person or virtually. 🌍 Live captions available in 30+ languages for virtual attendees. 🎟️ Register: buytickets.at/worldanemiaawa… #PBM #BloodHealth #GlobalHealth #MedicalEducation