Samira Asma (@drsamira_asma) 's Twitter Profile
Samira Asma

@drsamira_asma

Assistant Director-General @WHO for Data, Analytics and Delivery for Impact. We use the power of data to make measurable progress towards a healthier world.

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Smoking seemed inevitable — until it didn’t. We've made substantial progress against smoking, but there is still more work to be done — every year, millions of people worldwide die prematurely as a result of smoking.

Smoking seemed inevitable — until it didn’t.

We've made substantial progress against smoking, but there is still more work to be done — every year, millions of people worldwide die prematurely as a result of smoking.
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Strong public health institutions are a nation’s 🇰🇪 immune system. They equip governments with data, expertise, and rapid response to safe lives- vigilant, adaptive, and essential. Congratulations Dr Abdourahmane Diallo

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WHO’s mid-term report, guided by the Triple Billion approach, tracks accountability for results in countries. Progress is underway, with drive to accelerate data-driven, life-saving impact, made possible by countries and partners. Learn more World Health Organization (WHO): bit.ly/3GGOJTf

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🌍 In 2024, the world made remarkable progress toward WHO’s Triple Billion targets: 💠 431 million more people now have access to essential health services without catastrophic costs, thanks to a stronger health workforce, better hypertension & contraception coverage, and

🌍 In 2024, the world made remarkable progress toward WHO’s Triple Billion targets:

💠 431 million more people now have access to essential health services without catastrophic costs, thanks to a stronger health workforce, better hypertension & contraception coverage, and
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On #InternationalNursesDay, we honour the 30 million nurses who are the heart of health systems worldwide. From emergency response to long-term care, from birth to end-of-life, nurses are everywhere health happens. WHO urges accelerated investments to avoid a projected 4

On #InternationalNursesDay, we honour the 30 million nurses who are the heart of health systems worldwide.

From emergency response to long-term care, from birth to end-of-life, nurses are everywhere health happens.

WHO urges accelerated investments to avoid a projected 4
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Congratulations, Kate OBrien, on your 2025 Gold Medal recognition by the Sabin Vaccine Institute Institute. Your expertise, dedication and leadership has left an indelible mark on the global immunization landscape. Thank you for all your work. You make us #ProudToBeWHO!

Congratulations, <a href="/Kate_L_OBrien/">Kate OBrien</a>, on your 2025 Gold Medal recognition by the <a href="/sabinvaccine/">Sabin Vaccine Institute</a> Institute. 

Your expertise, dedication and leadership has left an indelible mark on the global immunization landscape.

Thank you for all your work. You make us #ProudToBeWHO!
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Global Internet Users grew from 2.6M to 5.6B in 35 yrs with 68% online yet 2.6B offline. Innovators and satellite internet can connect them, improving global health through telemedicine and health info if affordable.

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The new World Health Organization (WHO)'s World health statistics report shows that global life expectancy fell by 1.8 years —the largest drop in recent history — reversing a decade of health gains: bit.ly/437wz4w Behind every data point is a person—a child who didn’t reach their fifth birthday,

The new <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>'s World health statistics report shows that global life expectancy fell by 1.8 years —the largest drop in recent history — reversing a decade of health gains: bit.ly/437wz4w

Behind every data point is a person—a child who didn’t reach their fifth birthday,
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The world is failing its health check-up. In many countries, maternal mortality remains unacceptably high and essential services are at risk. Without urgent action—incl better data and sustainable financing—we could miss the chance to prevent 700,000 maternal deaths by 2030.

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“What we really need to do is to recommit to the world with timely, reliable data where programmes are continuously improving and premature deaths become rare.”

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The 78th World Health Assembly gathers on Monday under the theme: #OneWorld for Health. We look forward to welcoming health ministers from all over the world. Here are the key highlights on the #WHA78 agenda that everyone will be able to follow online: bit.ly/43nQJYt

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Treating an 18yo with oral cancer who died young changed me. One patient at a time isn’t enough—we need systemic solutions. Oral diseases affect 3.5B, its treatment unaffordable. Prevention saves money. UHC must include oral care. Omission from NCD agenda is a blind spot.

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Measles vaccines save millions of lives each year— Measles used to be an extremely common disease. Just sixty years ago, over 90% of children would have been infected by it, and of those who developed symptoms, around a quarter would be hospitalized. The United States alone had

Measles vaccines save millions of lives each year—

Measles used to be an extremely common disease. Just sixty years ago, over 90% of children would have been infected by it, and of those who developed symptoms, around a quarter would be hospitalized.

The United States alone had
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Congrats Hon. Minister Muhammad Ali Pate on MediPool! A masterclass in public-private partnership, sustainability & regenerative self-reliance for affordable, quality meds. Balancing financial interests, it’s a leap towards UHC! 🇳🇬