Saima Wazed (@drsaimawazed) 's Twitter Profile
Saima Wazed

@drsaimawazed

Public Health. @WHOSEARO Regional Director. Keen nature photographer.

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Social isolation and loneliness affect 1⃣ in 4⃣ older adults, and at least 1⃣ in 6⃣ adolescents. It is linked to higher rates of anxiety, depression and suicide, and is attributable to 5% of global dementia risk. It increases 📈 the risk of various health conditions, including

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To close the #oxygen access gap in South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific, we need a unified, multi-stakeholder approach. ✅ Governments must integrate oxygen access into universal health coverage and emergency preparedness plans. ✅ The private sector must invest in local

To close the #oxygen access gap in South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific, we need a unified, multi-stakeholder approach.

✅ Governments must integrate oxygen access into universal health coverage and emergency preparedness plans.
✅ The private sector must invest in local
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Tobacco causes #cancer, stroke, heart attack, chronic lung disease and death. It's time to quit #tobacco and live a healthy life. #WorldNoTobaccoDay🚭 #TobaccoExposed

Tobacco causes #cancer, stroke, heart attack, chronic lung disease and death.

It's time to quit #tobacco and live a healthy life.

#WorldNoTobaccoDay🚭  #TobaccoExposed
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މިއަހަރުގެ ޞިއްޙަތު ދުވަހަށް ކަނޑައަޅުއްވާފައިވާ ޝިޢާރަކީ " Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures ދުޅަހެޔޮ، ހަރުދަނާ ޖީލެއް ބިނާކުރުމަށްޓަކައި މައިންނާއި ތުއްތު ކުދިންގެ ސިއްހަތަށް ޙާއްސަ ސަމާލުކަމެއް ދޭންޖެހޭ. #WorldHealthDay2025 WHO Maldives

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President Dr Dr Mohamed Muizzu receives the World No-Tobacco Day Special Recognition Award from the World Health Organization (WHO), acknowledging his leadership in tobacco control and the bold steps taken to make the Maldives a tobacco-free nation. Every year World Health Organization (WHO) recognises exceptional

President Dr <a href="/MMuizzu/">Dr Mohamed Muizzu</a> receives the World No-Tobacco Day Special Recognition Award from the World Health Organization (WHO), acknowledging his leadership in tobacco control and the bold steps taken to make the Maldives a tobacco-free nation. Every year <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> recognises exceptional
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UNRC in 🇲🇻Hao Zhang met with the Regional Director for World Health Organization South-East Asia, Saima Wazed & congratulated the crucial role of World Health Organization (WHO) in promoting health and strengthening systems in 🇲🇻. Particularly noted were the advocacy & support for anti-tobacco measures by government. 1/2

UNRC in 🇲🇻Hao Zhang met with the Regional Director for <a href="/WHOSEARO/">World Health Organization South-East Asia</a>, <a href="/drSaimaWazed/">Saima Wazed</a> &amp; congratulated the crucial role of <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> in promoting health and strengthening systems in 🇲🇻. Particularly noted were the advocacy &amp; support for anti-tobacco measures by government. 1/2
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We are deeply honored by the recognition from World Health Organization (WHO) for our efforts in digitalization, tobacco control, and upholding healthcare standards. This recognition inspires us to do more for the health of our people - Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim #WHD2025 #HealthForAll

We are deeply honored by the recognition from <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> for our efforts in digitalization, tobacco control, and upholding healthcare standards. This recognition inspires us to do more for the health of our people - Minister of Health <a href="/ANazim2019/">Abdulla Nazim</a> 

#WHD2025 #HealthForAll
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Along with contributing to premature death, #tobacco use also deepens poverty, damages the environment, and burdens families and health systems. Let us be vigilant! Let us act NOW! Let us work together to 'unmask the appeal' of tobacco. #WorldNoTobaccoDay #TobaccoExposed

Along with contributing to premature death, #tobacco use also deepens poverty, damages the environment, and burdens families and health systems.

Let us be vigilant! Let us act NOW! Let us work together to 'unmask the appeal' of tobacco.

#WorldNoTobaccoDay #TobaccoExposed
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Celebrating World Health Day with veteran #PublicHealth professionals of #Maldives Mohamed Mahir, Mohamed Ismail & Mohamed Rafeeq & our very own #WHO Country Rep. Dr. Payden. Honored & Humbled by their decades of service 🙏🏾

Celebrating World Health Day with veteran #PublicHealth professionals of #Maldives 
Mohamed Mahir, Mohamed Ismail &amp;  Mohamed Rafeeq &amp; our very own #WHO Country Rep. Dr. Payden. 
Honored &amp; Humbled by their decades of service 🙏🏾
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As the #monsoon 🌧 season approaches & risk of #dengue rises in #Nepal 🇳🇵, WHO Nepal & Health Journalist Forum Nepal organized an interactive session to enhance media engagement on dengue prevention 🦟🚫 & control. Learn more 🔗` shorturl.at/Jaw6j

As the #monsoon 🌧 season approaches &amp; risk of #dengue rises in #Nepal 🇳🇵, <a href="/WHONepal/">WHO Nepal</a> &amp; Health Journalist Forum Nepal organized an interactive session to enhance media engagement on dengue prevention 🦟🚫 &amp; control. 

Learn more 🔗` shorturl.at/Jaw6j
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The session equipped #Nepal 🇳🇵 health journalists with accurate information, practical tools & key messages to support effective public health communication - helping to dispel myths & drive community-level action to prevent & control #dengue 🦟🚫

The session equipped #Nepal 🇳🇵 health journalists with accurate information, practical tools &amp; key messages to support effective public health communication - helping to dispel myths &amp; drive community-level action to prevent &amp; control #dengue 🦟🚫
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On #WorldOceansDay let us remember not to take the ocean for granted. The vast blue expanse wrapping around continents sustains life, regulates the 🌏climate, feeds billions, supports livelihoods and inspires cultures. 🔵Statement by Astrid Schomaker: 🔗cbd.int/article/world-…

On #WorldOceansDay let us remember not to take the ocean for granted. The vast blue expanse wrapping around continents sustains life, regulates the 🌏climate, feeds billions, supports livelihoods and inspires cultures.

🔵Statement by <a href="/SchomakerAstrid/">Astrid Schomaker</a>: 🔗cbd.int/article/world-…
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Regional Director Saima Wazed today launched 3⃣-day regional #webinar series on blood 🩸 safety in the run-up to World Blood Donor Day, aimed at addressing challenges and accelerating progress toward universal access to safe blood transfusion. “Let us advocate, innovate, and

Regional Director <a href="/drSaimaWazed/">Saima Wazed</a> today launched 3⃣-day regional #webinar series on blood 🩸 safety in the run-up to World Blood Donor Day, aimed at addressing challenges and accelerating progress toward universal access to safe blood transfusion.

“Let us advocate, innovate, and
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🚨Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA_GoI) has activated an Operational Control Room to coordinate all updates related to the AI171 crash 📞 For assistance, contact: 011-24610843 9650391859 Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

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My deepest condolences & prayers for grieving families at this tragic accident. Gratitude to all the First responders for their immense work during this moment of crisis.

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#ThalassemiaAwareness | Many people don’t know what Thalassemia is — yet it continues to affect countless families. It’s a genetic disorder, but it can be prevented through early testing and awareness. Let’s break the silence, spread the word, and take action. #HealthForAll

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Every single blood or plasma donation is a precious life-saving gift. Regular donation is the key to building a safe & sustainable supply. On Saturday's World Blood Donor Day, learn more about the importance of donating blood. who.int/campaigns/worl… via World Health Organization (WHO)

Every single blood or plasma donation is a precious life-saving gift.

Regular donation is the key to building a safe &amp; sustainable supply.

On Saturday's World Blood Donor Day, learn more about the importance of donating blood. who.int/campaigns/worl…  via <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>
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Timely access to safe #blood 🩸is often the difference between life and death, says Regional Director Saima Wazed on #WorldBloodDonorDay. #BeALifesaver #DonateBlood #GiveBloodSaveLives #WHO

Timely access to safe #blood 🩸is often the difference between life and death, says Regional Director <a href="/drSaimaWazed/">Saima Wazed</a> on #WorldBloodDonorDay.

#BeALifesaver #DonateBlood #GiveBloodSaveLives #WHO
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A HUGE heartfelt thanks to all our donors & World Health Organization South-East Asia staff for this successful Blood Donor Drive Join our efforts. Give blood Blood helps save lives when accidents like the recent plane crash happen. EMPATHY NEEDS ACTION

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At the 3⃣-day regional #webinar series on blood safety, Regional Director Saima Wazed highlighted the importance of safe #blood and voluntary donation in saving lives. This webinar aimed at addressing challenges and accelerating progress toward universal access to safe blood