📣 The 9th edition of the #WorldHeartSummit will take place in Geneva on 24-26 May!

Join leaders from government, business, civil society and academia who are working to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges in heart health.

Learn more: worldheartsummit.org

#Heartvalve disease is a serious cardiovascular condition which can be fatal if left untreated, yet as many as half of all heart valve disease cases in people over 65 years may be going undetected in routine primary care. Read our manifesto⬇️ globalhearthub.org/manifesto #GHHManifesto

📣 We're offering TWO GRANTS for projects focused on rheumatic heart disease.

#RHD is a preventable cardiovascular disease that affects 40 million people worldwide, mostly children and young adults.

⏰ Learn more and apply: worldheart.org/colours-to-sav… #EndRHD

I'm thrilled to update you on the recent Training Workshop hosted by the Stroke Association Support Network Ghana (SASNET - Ghana) in collaboration with the International Consortium Rehabilitation Robotics (ICOR) and Ministry of Health Ghana, held on March 15th-16th, 2024.

1st ICORR,MOH,GHS, NSG, ETHD4,SASNET GHANA Neurorehab & Robotics Training Workshop ends with a commitment to roll up a pilot project on Neurorehab & Robotics . 2nd Training Workshop would be held in November,2024
Thanks to all for participating
Ministry of Health, Ghana ETH for Development
Ghana Health Service

Excerpts of DAY 1 session ICORR NEUROREHAB&ROBOTICS workshop held at CSIR STEPRI

DAY 2 starts soon

Ad Adams delivering a welcome address
World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO)AFRO World Health Organization (WHO)Ghana Ministry of Health, Ghana Dr Okoe Boye Francis Kasolo Ghana Health Service Ghana Health Service @ World Stroke Org World Heart Federation Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana

Stroke can happen to anyone, anywhere, and is a leading cause of disability.

Risk factors include:
➡️ Tobacco use
➡️ Lack of physical activity
➡️ Unhealthy diet

#BeatNCDs

All is set for the 1st ICORR MOH ,GHS ,NSG, ETH4 & SASNET- GHANA NEUROREHAB and ROBOTICS Training workshop in Ghana. Contact ad.adams@sasnetghana for further details.
World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO)AFRO World Health Organization (WHO)Ghana Ministry of Health, Ghana Ghana Health Service ETH Zürich ETH Zürich4D Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana Swiss Development and Cooperation ATscale Ghana NCD Alliance

#DYK ❓ The human heart is only the size of a fist, but it is the hardest working muscle in the body! 💪

What's your favourite ❤️ fact? #UseHeart

Regular physical activity 🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏋️‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏀🏓💃 helps prevent and treat:

❌ Heart disease
❌ Stroke
❌ Diabetes
❌ Hypertension
❌ Overweight and obesity

⏬ Download our infographic on #PhysicalActivity to learn more: bit.ly/3VUIHjL

Obesity is a complex & chronic disease.

To prevent #obesity , people can

✅ limit total fat & sugar intake
✅ eat more fruit, vegetables, whole grains & nuts
✅ do regular physical activity

Remember, obesity is PREVENTABLE! 👉bit.ly/49RWuz0 #WorldObesityDay

It's World Obesity Day!
The fight against obesity starts early, from pre-pregnancy through childhood.

✅Supportive environments🏡
✅Balanced nutrition & healthy eating habits🍏🥦
✅Regular physical exercise🏃🏿‍♂️
✅Prioritizing mental well-being🧠

These are key to tackling obesity.

Today is #WorldObesityDay . #DYK eing categorised as overweight increases your risk of #stroke by
22% and if you are obese that risk increases by 64% Find out more about the links between weight and stroke world-stroke.org/assets/downloa…

⚖️Obesity is not just a number on a scale; it's a major risk factor for NCDs and a growing problem in the African region.

📈Currently, 18.4% of women and 7.8% of men in the African region are obese.

🛑Obesity is preventable and treatable.

#WorldObesityDay

🧒 Youth & #Obesity : This #WorldObesityDay ⭕, let's address how our world affects young lives.

🤝 Time to listen, act, and build a healthier future together.

🌱 From reducing disease to cleaner air.

👉 worldobesityday.org

#Obesity And #LetsTalkAboutObesity #WOD2024

Over 1 billion people in the world are now living with #obesity . ❗

To have a real impact on obesity, we need to work together to address its many root causes throughout society.

👉 worldobesityday.org
#WorldObesityDay ⭕ #WOD2024 #LetsTalk #ObesityAnd

Today is #WorldObesityDay ⭕!

Children with obesity are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

🗣️ #LetsTalk about #obesity and the heart ❤️

Today is #WorldObesityDay ⭕!

#Obesity is a complex interaction of different factors, for different people, in different countries and cultures. 🌍

One universal strategy for every person is never going to be the solution. ❌

That’s why we want to open up the conversation.…

Globally, it is estimated that while over 400 million people could benefit by using hearing aids alone, fewer than 20% have access to use these devices.Please follow the link for details iris.who.int/bitstream/hand…

🗣️ #LetsTalk about #obesity and..

Our world and environment 🌍

📺 Dr Ishani Rao wants to highlight how the world around us influences our choices. So let's talk about our parks, public spaces and the environment around us.

👉 worldobesityday.org
#WorldObesityDay ⭕️