Jane Ellison

Great policy announcement, prevention makes sense. So many long-term benefits will flow from this decision, including helping to close persistent gaps in health. Welcome reinforcement of UK leadership on tobacco policy #smokefreegeneration #stoppingthestart

ASH welcomes the PM’s “unprecedented” announcement today, which will help deliver a #SmokefreeFuture for all and help with #MakingSmokingObsolete.

Smoking causes multiple harms including stillbirths, lung disease, heart disease, stroke and dementia. A quarter of cancer deaths are caused by smoking. Most smokers regret starting. This will prevent ill health, disability and death. gov.uk/government/pub…

Gave it everything. Made us dream. Inspired the nation. Proud 💙

Seven years on from a very dark day, you can support The Jo Cox Foundation's work to build stronger communities, respectful politics and a fairer world in Jo's honour. As Jo said, we have #MoreInCommon jocoxfoundation.org/jos_legacy

Sustainable financing of WHO is critical in times of emerging & increased health threats. These flexible funds enable WHO to be more agile, independent and responsive. And deliver the high-quality normative and technical work that the Member States expect. #WHA76 #HealthForAll

Member States agree to the WHO’s Programme and Budget for 2024-2025, committing to a 20% increase in assessed contributions (membership fees).

It’s time to go down the memory lane and revisit some public health milestones. #HealthForAll #WHO75 ⬇️

These words in the WHO Constitution are more powerful and relevant than ever. Read the WHO constitution: bit.ly/3KkhseT RT and share.💛💜💙#HealthForAll #WHO75

"Never give up, never despair - that was the message of VE Day" An address by Her Majesty The Queen on the 75th anniversary of VE Day #VEDay75

#OnThisDay 40 years ago, #smallpox was made history. It's the only human disease to be eradicated so far. A lesson we must take is: when the 🌍 unites behind science and public health measures we can defeat diseases and protect lives and livelihoods.

Today for the first time 100 countries are reporting #COVID19 cases. This comes after the 🌍 reached 100,000 cases yesterday. While very serious, this should not discourage us. There are many things everyone, everywhere can and should do now. #coronavirus bit.ly/3azVPDK

.@WHO has just published an important document which consolidates available guidance to countries in fighting #COVID19 incl a useful overview & table with actionable steps. It will be updated on an ongoing basis as we learn more about the #coronavirus 👉bit.ly/2TvK5ML

"Last month WHO convened a meeting of over 400 scientists to identify #COVID19 research priorities. Hundreds of ideas were discussed & debated & today we are publishing an R&D roadmap which distills those ideas into a core group of priorities in 9 key areas"-@DrTedros

DFID and FCO experts are working together to tackle Coronavirus, as part of the UK’s International Coronavirus Taskforce. #UKaid will fund a new rapid diagnostic test and vaccine development, as well helping countries prepare for the disease and prevent it spreading in the UK.

Today I thanked media for their support - as providers of information, they play a vital role in the response to #COVID19. We rely on them to make sure people have accurate information about the threat they face & how to protect themselves & others. twitter.com/WHO/status/123…

What an absolute honour and privilege to be awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, the first woman to receive a GCB. This is a celebration of the progress we’ve made so far to tackle AMR, at global, national and local levels- and still much more to do!

Since 14 February, WHO has shipped personal protection equipment to 47+ countries - shipments are ready for 22 additional countries. WHO #COVID19 Situation Report bit.ly/2PJm2Ia #coronavirus

The chartered flight from our @WHO logistics hub in #Dubai 🇦🇪 has landed in Tehran, #Iran, carrying our staff and medical supplies. This shipment will help #Iran to respond faster to #coronavirus. I thank Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and UAE for this support

#COVID19 is an infectious disease caused by a new #coronavirus introduced to humans for the first time. It spreads from person to person mainly through the droplets produced when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes.