WHO Representative to Timor Leste. Tweets are personal and don't reflect organisational policy/position.
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We are closer to a world where future generations are protected from disease outbreaks and epidemics. Tomorrow's generation will have a brighter - and healthier - future. Thanks to vaccines for making this possible. #LongLifeForAll @WHOTLS @WHOSEARO @MdSTimorLeste
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Can going digital help save lives? In Timor-Leste, we’re already seeing the difference! 🧵
The country is moving from paper to electronic disease reporting under the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) framework, making reporting faster and more accurate.
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The workshop aims to address regulatory gaps, clarify institutional responsibilities and align national regulations with international standards—strengthening access to quality-assured medical products for all.
#MedicineSafety #TimorLeste
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The Ministry of Health, WHO Timor-Leste and Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) have launched a 3-day national workshop to finalise Timor-Leste’s legal and regulatory framework for medical products.
#MedicineSafety #TimorLeste
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Medicines that fail to meet quality and safety standards can put lives at risk. Strong regulations help ensure medicines, vaccines and medical devices are safe, effective and of assured quality.
#MedicineSafety #TimorLeste
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What if the first warning of an outbreak comes from a village, before it reaches a health facility? That’s the idea behind Community-Based Surveillance helping communities spot and report unusual health events early.
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Health and nutrition materials will also support school activities and healthy habits among students. WHO thanks KOICA and the Ministry of Health for their continued partnership.
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With KOICA funding and WHO procurement support, the handover includes 6,000 kg of Abate and 3,100 litres of Malathion to help reduce mosquito breeding and prevent dengue across communities.
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On this #InternationalDayofOlderPersons, WHO Rep Dr @AMATHUR1007 calls on us to build societies where people can grow older with dignity and purpose, and where older people are included, valued and able to contribute to their communities.
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Throwback to a special morning during #RC79, when WHO Director-General Dr @DrTedros visited the WHO Timor-Leste office in Caicoli and sat down with us for a candid conversation.
A morning we’ll remember for a long time. Thank you for the visit!
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WHO Timor-Leste and KOICA handed over resources to the Ministry of Health to strengthen dengue prevention, vector control, and health and nutrition promotion in schools.
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On this World Heart Day, WHO Representative Dr Arvind Mathur asks: "Your heart works for you every second of every day. What are you doing for it?"
#DontMissABeat #WorldHeartDay
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Every #child #deserves #responsive #care.
The early years are critical for a child’s growth, learning & development. Investing in responsive caregiving, early learning, good nutrition and caregiver well-being helps children reach their full potential and build a healthier future
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1/2 Congratulations to the Medical Association of Timor-Leste on its 21st Anniversary. The milestone brought together health professionals, leaders and partners to celebrate the Association’s contribution to strengthening the medical profession and health in Timor-Leste.
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The Ministry of Health, with technical support from WHO and financial support from the World Diabetes Foundation, is conducting refresher training for #healthcare #workers in Aileu, Atauro and Dili throughout September.
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I was deeply honoured and humbled to receive the Order of #TimorLeste from President @JoseRamosHorta1, and accept it on behalf of all my @WHO colleagues and health workers around the world.
Together, for #HealthForAll! #RC79
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Yesterday in Dili, @WHOSEARO Health Ministers, delegates and community members came together to Walk the Talk for #HealthForAll on the sidelines of #RC79.
Health starts with the choices we make every day: being physically active, eating a healthy diet, and avoiding tobacco and use of alcohol. But health also depends on ensuring that everyone, everywhere, can access the care and services they need.
As we walked to Cristo Rei, we renewed our commitment to both: healthier life styles and stronger health systems that leave no one behind.
And there was no quiet finish. In true Timorese style, the morning wrapped up with Zumba and Poco-Poco, powered by the energy of local drum bands along the way.
Thank you, #TimorLeste!
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In every country in the @WHOSEARO Region, there are successes to celebrate and challenges to confront.
I congratulate Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Timor-Leste on achieving disease elimination milestones.
I also commend Bangladesh and Nepal for expanding HPV vaccination; India for its leadership in digital surveillance; Thailand for extending health coverage to stateless populations; DPR Korea and Sri Lanka for strengthening health security; and Myanmar for maintaining TB, HIV and hepatitis treatment in extremely challenging circumstances.
As fiscal pressures grow and external financing becomes less certain, domestic investment in health is the most reliable path to universal health coverage.
My three asks to the region's Health Ministers:
1. Invest in prevention: tobacco control, healthy diets, physical activity, and maternal and child health.
2. Invest in primary health care as the foundation of strong, equitable and sustainable health systems.
3. Invest in preparedness: surveillance, laboratories, emergency workforces, resilient health facilities and community readiness.
@WHO remains fully committed to supporting every Member State in delivering on these priorities. #RC79
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A fitting, warm Timorese touch on the final day of #RC79. Timor-Leste is proud to host this Session from 7–10 September 2026, bringing together health leaders from across the WHO South-East Asia Region to shape shared priorities for better health.
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A warm surprise at #RC79 this morning 🇹🇱 H.E. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister of #TimorLeste, dropped in as the plenary session of the 79th WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia got underway in Dili — greeting heads of delegation, delegates & WHO leadership.
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President Ramos Horta awarded the Collar of the Order of #TimorLeste, the nation’s highest civilian honor to @DrTedros & Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh for their leadership in public health.
Congrats to these 2 outstanding global health leaders!
