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We asked our @WHOTLS colleagues: “What does breast cancer mean to you?”
Their heartfelt answers remind us why these conversations matter.
Watch the video and tell us: What does breast cancer awareness mean to you?
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#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
El Niño increases the risk of extreme heat, drought and water shortages in Timor-Leste, threatening food security, nutrition and essential health services.
#ElNino2026 #IDDRR2026 #DisasterRiskReduction #HealthEmergencyPreparedness #EmergencyResponse #ClimateAndHealth
On 9 October, the Ministry of Interior’s Civil Protection Authority brought together government institutions and partners for the national workshop “El Niño Preparedness: Resilience Starts at Home” to mark International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026.
#ElNino2026 #IDDRR2026
WHO Timor-Leste is supporting the Ministry of Health and Civil Protection Authority to strengthen emergency preparedness, early warnings and information-sharing so health authorities and communities can respond quickly to emerging risks.
#ElNino2026 #IDDRR2026 #EmergencyResponse
#DYK the world already produces enough food to nourish everyone?
Yet 645 million people still go hungry, and 2.69 billion can’t afford a healthy diet. In TL, too many children still grow up malnourished.
The choices we make every day shape the world we live in.
#WorldFoodDay
Trust your instincts. You know your body best. Spot something unusual? Lump, skin or nipple changes, discharge? Check it out with a health professional. Share to spread the word! #PinkOctober #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
WHO Timor-Leste retweeted
"We think of institutional mental health care as an outdated model. But it is far more than that. It is a human rights issue hiding in plain sight," write Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus time.com/article/2026/10/12/…
What if the water you drink, the food you eat, or the air you breathe were not safe?
#Publichealth protects us every day, often unnoticed: safe water and food, protection from outbreaks and floods, childhood vaccines, and early detection of diseases like diabetes and cancer.
Xu Xingqiang, #China’s Chargé d’Affaires: a strong public health workforce is the cornerstone of a resilient health system. Every dollar and effort must go where it makes the greatest difference.
Led by @MdSTimorLeste, funded by China (#CIDCA), with WHO support.
WHO Rep Dr Arvind Mathur called for clear roles. Vice Minister José dos Reis Magno urged investing in public health. China’s Chargé d’Affaires Xu Xingqiang called a strong workforce the cornerstone of a resilient health system.
Led by @MdSTimorLeste, funded by China (CIDCA), with WHO technical support. Participants assessed 5 key functions and their gaps. 🤝
Anxiety and depression are more common than we think, and recovery is possible. Elsia tells WHO how she found her way through, and what support made the difference. Her experience is expertise. If you are struggling, talk to someone you trust. #WorldMentalHealthDay
The best experts on mental health are often those who have lived it. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, Dr Arvind Mathur, WHO Representative to Timor-Leste, asks us to build care with people, not just for them.
#MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone
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Did you know?
1 in 7 people worldwide lives with a mental health condition.
Don’t leave anyone feeling alone. Include and involve people in social activities, listen without judgement, and offer support when they need it.
#TomorrowWorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters
WHO Timor-Leste retweeted
An estimated 2.2 billion people globally live with vision impairment. Nearly 30% of them are in the WHO South-East Asia Region.
And nearly half of the global burden could have been addressed with surgery or a pair of glasses.
On #WorldSightDay, let’s accelerate action to make affordable and people-centred eye care accessible to everyone, everywhere.
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#EyeHealth #HealthForAll
On #WorldSightDay, WHO Representative to Timor-Leste Dr Arvind Mathur highlights an important achievement: Timor-Leste has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. It is also a strong reminder of the country’s continued efforts to make eye health a priority for everyone.
Today is World Sight Day.
Our eyes may feel fine, but some eye conditions develop gradually and can affect vision before we notice the signs.
Let’s use this day to learn about common eye conditions, recognize the warning signs and know how to protect our sight.
#WorldSightDay2026
As debate grows around rogue AI, safety and regulation, Turing Award winner Richard S. Sutton offers a different perspective: today’s AI is still “weak” but what comes next could be far more powerful.
A conversation from Timor-Leste worth revisiting.
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