WHO Timor-Leste

On this World TB Day. TB Preventive Treatment works. It stops TB disease in its tracks. The cure starts with prevention. Yes, we can end TB. 💪 #WorldTBDay #EndTB #TBPrevention

On #WorldTBDay, Dr. Arvind puts it plainly: we have the knowledge, the tools, and the innovations to end TB. What we need now is the will to act, faster, stronger, together. Ending TB is our shared responsibility. Yes, we can. 💪 #EndTB

💬 "TB is not only a medical problem, but social and institutional." Vice Minister Jose Reis Magno 📦 WHO TLS handed over IEC materials to the MOH to boost community awareness. Grounded in science. United in purpose. 💚 #EndTB #TimorLeste

On #WorldTBDay 2026, Timor-Leste held its First National TB Symposium, uniting leaders & partners to end TB. 💬 "Investing in TB is one of the highest-return investments in public health." Dr. Arvind Mathur, WHO Representative #EndTB

A Happy Mouth is … A Happy Life. 💚 Your oral health is more connected to your overall well-being than you think. Small daily habits make a big difference. Take care of your mouth, take care of yourself. #OralHealth #HappyMouthHappyLife #HealthForAll

#EidMubarak! 🌙✨ On this joyful occasion, WHO Timor-Leste extends warm wishes to all celebrating. May the blessings of this sacred occasion fill your home with joy, your heart with peace, and your days with good health. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and joyful

“Effective dengue control begins at the community lvl and empowered local leadership is pivotal to breaking transmission,” said the WHO Rep Working alongside local leaders, we are advancing informed, community-driven action to curb dengue transmission and protect every household.

Dengue cases are rising in Timor-Leste and communities are our strongest line of defense. Today, WHOTL, and MoH, convened Chefe do Suco from Dili for a focused dengue sensitization session, strengthening risk awareness, early action, and community-led prevention.

Feeling great? Some issues have no symptoms, that's why prenatal tests matter! 🤰🏾 ✅ Ultrasound ✅ Blood & urine tests ✅ BP & glucose checks ✅ Baby monitoring Every test = a healthier pregnancy. 💕

"Evidence from this survey will help us understand what works and how we can further strengthen school health programmes to benefit every child in Timor-Leste,” Dr Arvind Mathur, WHO Representative.

Implemented through close collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education, with financial support from KOICA, the initiative reflects a shared commitment to building healthier school environments for every student in the country.

Across every municipality in Timor-Leste, something important is happening in schools right now.

Beyond #IWD2026, the mission remains: advancing equitable healthcare for every woman in Timor-Leste. As Dr. Arvind Mathur notes, when women’s health thrives, families and communities thrive. Let’s keep pushing for the rights they deserve. 🇹🇱✨ #GiveToGain #TimorLeste

Second-hand smoking harms those who inhale your smoke. Quitting smoking will help protect your family from respiratory diseases. #ATimeForHealth

Health is a human right, but for many, it’s still a hurdle. This International Women’s Day, we’re standing for a future where every woman has the power to decide for her own body and care. When we champion women's health, we all gain. #GiveToGain #IWD2026

#Dengue is a real threat in #TimorLeste, but we can stop it. Those "invisible" spots like water tanks, vases, and pools are #mosquito nurseries. Cleaning isn't just a chore, it’s life-saving. Break the cycle this weekend: Clean up now! 🇹🇱

WHO Rep Dr. Arvind Mathur & #RAEOA President Regio da Cruz Salu discussed scaling up health efforts in #Oecusse. Key focus: #Dengue prevention, border surveillance, and digitalizing health systems to protect the community.

By 2035, 4 billion people or half the world could be living with obesity. This isn't a failure of willpower; it’s a failure of our systems. Childhood rates alone have jumped 5x since 1975. We must change the environment, not just the individual. 🌍 #WorldObesityDay