International Health Organization - IHO

10/17/2026

A Simple Habit… A Global Means of Prevention
Washing hands with soap and water goes beyond being a simple daily habit; it represents the first and simplest line of defense against the transmission of diseases and pathogens, as we mark Global Handwashing Day.
Hands play a major role in transmitting germs between people, surfaces, and food. Therefore, hygiene must be established as an integral part of daily life, directly contributing to reducing the spread of many infections and communicable diseases.
In this context, the International Health Organization (IHO) plays a strategic role in promoting a culture of prevention, disseminating health awareness standards, and supporting policies that protect public health at the community level.
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10/14/2026

The International Health Organization (IHO) is one of the entities of the United Nations.

Within the United Nations system (UO), the International Health Organization works to promote global health, prevent diseases, and respond effectively to health emergencies, reinforcing the principles of health equity and universal care for all.

​A humanitarian mission, a health vision, and continuous efforts toward a world where everyone enjoys health and safety.

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10/13/2026

The Hidden Dangers in Our Everyday Lives
Some sources of lead exposure are hidden in unexpected aspects of daily life, including paints, household dust, soil, and contaminated products. Children are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of lead exposure, especially during critical stages of brain development. This makes prevention dependent on identifying and eliminating risks early, before they cause harm to health.
In this context, the International Health Organization (IHO) plays a strategic role in establishing preventive standards, raising health awareness, and strengthening policies that protect communities from environmental poisoning.
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10/11/2026

Know what is normal for you… and do not delay having any new change assessed.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the International Health Organization (IHO) encourages you to care for your breast health by becoming familiar with how your breasts usually look and feel, and discussing an appropriate mammogram screening plan with your doctor.

**How can you check your breasts at home?**

**1. Look in the mirror**
Start with your arms at your sides, then raise them. Look for any new changes in the shape, size, skin, or ni***es.

**2. Gently feel each breast**
Use your fingers in circular motions to check the entire breast, applying light pressure first, then firmer pressure, without causing pain.

**3. Check the surrounding areas**
Extend your check to the upper chest, up to the collarbone, and under each armpit, looking for any unusual lump or swelling.

**4. Pay attention to the ni**le and the area around it**
Gently feel the area and look for any new change or unusual discharge. You can check your breasts while showering or lying down, whichever you find easier.

**When should you see a doctor?**

If you notice a new lump, skin changes resembling an orange peel, a ni**le newly turning inward, bloody ni**le discharge, or unusual persistent pain. Do not wait for pain to appear; changes may be painless. These signs do not necessarily mean cancer, but they need to be assessed.

**Remember:** Checking your breasts at home helps you notice changes, but it cannot diagnose cancer or rule it out, and it does not replace mammograms. Tell your doctor about any new change, even if your most recent screening result was normal.

**Your step today:** Ask your doctor about the screening plan that is right for you, and encourage the women you care about to look after their health.

10/11/2026

Who Talks About Mental Health?

The importance of modernizing mental health care systems is reflected in moving beyond theoretical frameworks toward listening truly and deeply to patients' experiences, coinciding with World Mental Health Day, which was yesterday.

Understanding a person's lived experience with their mental health condition serves as the cornerstone for developing health services that are more responsive to their needs and closer to their daily reality. This makes involving those with lived experience in designing care programs a crucial step toward upgrading medical strategies and policies.

This vision is grounded in treating mental health both as a service provided and as an integrated human experience, where the voices of those who experience it must be heard and utilized in planning and development.

In this context, the International Health Organization (IHO) plays a strategic role in setting guidelines, developing mental health care policies, and supporting institutions to provide integrated and humane health services for all.

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10/08/2026

10/07/2026

**A Recent Study: Artificial Intelligence Improves the Accuracy of Breast Cancer Detection**

For more information, please visit the official website of the International Health Organization (IHO).

https://iho-us.org/en/?p=9635&preview=true

10/06/2026

بين الدواء والعلاج خطوة دقيقة… قد تفصل بين الشفاء وتفاقم الضرر

​انطلاقاً من حرصها على سلامة المجتمع ونشر الثقافة الصحية السليمة، تشارك منظمة الصحة الدولية "IHO" في المحاضرة التوعوية العلمية بعنوان:
​«التداخلات الدوائية»
​تلقيها د. يارا حسن، مسؤولة العلاقات العامة في منظمة الصحة الدولية، كمُحاضِرة في الفعالية، للحديث عن مخاطر التداخلات الدوائية، وكيفية تجنب تفاعلات الأدوية غير الآمنة، وأهمية استشارة المختصين لضمان العلاج الآمن والصحيح.

​قصر الثقافة – بانياس
الخميس 8 تشرين الأول 2026
الساعة 11:00 صباحاً

​الدعوة عامة، ونسعد بحضوركم ومشاركتكم في نشر رسالة الوعي والصحة العامة.

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10/03/2026

Health That Begins with the Environment

The close connection between human health and the surrounding environment highlights a fundamental reality: individual health is inseparable from the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the environment in which we live.

The risks posed by pollutants and chemicals become increasingly evident when they directly affect the respiratory system, heart, and nervous system. This underscores the importance of preventive healthcare as the first line of defense, beginning with an understanding of the sources of risk around us before they develop into chronic diseases. Human health and environmental health therefore form one interconnected system that requires continuous awareness and action.

In this context, the International Health Organization (IHO) plays a leading role in guiding environmental and health policies, developing preventive standards, and supporting communities in building sustainable and safe environments for all.

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10/01/2026

Childhood Diabetes (Type 1 Diabetes): The Challenge, Effective Management, and Hope for a Cure

Have you ever imagined the body attacking itself without warning? Childhood diabetes (Type 1 diabetes) is a chronic and complex condition in which the immune system attacks and completely destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, leaving the body unable to produce the insulin needed to convert glucose into vital energy.

Unlike Type 2 diabetes, this condition is not caused by diet or lifestyle. Rather, it is an autoimmune disorder involving a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Its symptoms often appear suddenly during childhood or adolescence and may include excessive thirst, frequent urination, rapid weight loss, and persistent fatigue.
Precise Management: A Daily Challenge and Technological Progress
Managing childhood diabetes requires strict, daily commitment based on:
• Repeated insulin injections or the use of advanced insulin pumps.
• Continuous and consistent monitoring of blood glucose levels.
• Careful balancing of carbohydrate intake with physical activity.

Although receiving this diagnosis can initially place a significant psychological and financial burden on children and their families, remarkable advances in healthcare and medical technologies have demonstrated that children living with diabetes can thrive and enjoy normal, active lives, with opportunities for academic and athletic achievement alongside their peers.
Global Efforts Toward Health Equity and Comprehensive Care

The International Health Organization (IHO) places significant emphasis on childhood diabetes, as reflected in its Global Diabetes Initiative, which works to ensure that every child living with diabetes has affordable access to insulin and essential diagnostic devices, without geographic or economic discrimination.

In addition, the organization focuses on supporting educational programs specifically designed for schools and families, with the aim of creating a safe and supportive school environment where children living with diabetes can manage their condition confidently and independently, without fear or feelings of being different.