UrbanHealth360

This #IWD2023, we are proud to be working with powerhouse women from across the world and commit to continue working towards promoting gender equality and meeting the health and developmental needs of women and girls. #DigitALL #InternationalWomensDay

In partnership with @Wrld_Telehealth & Precious Gems Charity, the Opoji Comprehensive Health Centre was equipped with access to the Teledoc network & virtual care devices to enable philanthropic medical support for clinicians and patients. We're warmed to see its impact.

Hear about Dr. Jasneth Mullings' work focused on neighborhood factors that contribute to poor mental health in urban poor communities, interviewed by @LetUsBeBlount bit.ly/3RIIm1C #WorldMentalDay2022 #WorldMentalHealthDay

On #WorldContraceptionDay, let's talk about why #familyplanning. As one of the least expensive, most cost-effective interventions with the most lasting impact on health, family planning is often overlooked as an essential strategy to improve #urbanhealth. Let's change that today.

#girlseducationmatters Only 24% of countries reach gender parity in upper secondary education. We can tackle the obstacles preventing girls' education – lack of menstruation facilities, funding, taboos, and prejudices – we can create a better future across the global south.

COVID-19 exacerbated the crisis. Loss of income and an uptick in domestic violence have resulted, with families increasingly seeing forced marriages as a way to secure their daughters' economic security.

Around the world, 129 million girls are missing out on school. Here's why.

.@UN statistics state that ~1.6 billion people worldwide reside in substandard housing, and another 100 million people are homeless. For cities to be centres that provide opportunities for all to flourish, they must be built upon good health. Read more: bit.ly/3Un7i16

It's #EqualPayDay 6⃣7⃣% of workers in the health & care sector are women 👩👩🏻‍🦱👩🏿‍⚕️🧕🏼👩🏽‍🔬. Yet women ♀️ earn 2⃣4⃣% less than peers who are men♂️. Is that fair? We need #EqualPay now!

Find out more about WHO’s report on progress on WASH in healthcare facilities here: bit.ly/3TS5yg7

Access to WASH plays a significant role in the transmission of viruses and bacteria. Interventions to increase access to hand washing with water and soap form the cornerstone of providing quality healthcare.

About 50% of healthcare facilities worldwide lack basic hygiene services with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs where patients receive care and at toilets, according to the latest Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) report by @WHO and @UNICEF.👇

It's #WorldCleanAirDay #AirPollution kills an estimated 7⃣ million people every year around the 🌎🌍🌏, with 90% of them in low- & middle-income countries. 99% of the world’s population is now breathing polluted air, according to the WHO guidelines: 📌 bit.ly/3BfnGcF

All-time heat records are falling in historic heatwaves around the globe. We need full implementation of the #ParisAgreement, now. Dataviz via @ScottDuncanWX

.@RowenaEstwick - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy & Operations Manager at @GSTTCharity shares key insights on tackling health equity in diverse communities beyond superficial levels. Check out the #UH360Voices podcast episode here: bit.ly/3e8KvFB

Think someone you know may have #depression? Follow this thread for some tips on how to show them that you care and offer support. 💙 #LetsTalk