Abdulmajid Yakubu

Happy birthday to my humble self.

🌎 Obesity is now one of the biggest global health challenges — linked to *3.7 million deaths in 2024* and costing the world over *US$3 trillion* every year.

😱 Without action, the number of people living with obesity could *double by 2030*.

To help change this, WHO has released its first-ever guideline on using *GLP-1 therapies* to treat obesity as a chronic disease — not a personal failure.

✅ WHO recommends GLP-1 medicines alongside healthy eating, regular activity, and professional care.

⚖️ The goal: make treatment accessible, fair, and lifelong.

🚶‍♀️ Small steps count — move daily, choose nutritious foods, and seek medical advice if struggling with weight.

As Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said:

*“Medication alone won’t solve this crisis — but it can help millions live healthier, happier lives.”*

Read the full guidelines on GLP-1 therapies ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pflAQt

🤕 Did you know that headaches are one of the most common brain disorders?

Globally, over 3 billion people suffer from recurring headaches like:

🔹 Migraines
🔹 Tension headaches
🔹 Cluster headaches

These can disrupt work, school, and daily life, causing missed activities and emotional stress.

⚠️ Many people remain undiagnosed or untreated because headaches are often misunderstood or seen as minor.

💡 But proper treatment—like medication, lifestyle changes, and understanding triggers—can make a big difference.

*Simple steps can help manage symptoms:*

🚰 Staying hydrated
😴 Maintaining a regular sleep schedule
🚫 Avoiding alcohol
📖 Using a headache diary

WHO is working to improve awareness, diagnosis, and access to effective care worldwide.

💙🧠 If you or someone you know suffers from frequent headaches, seek help—relief is possible, and no one should suffer in silence.

Learn more about headache disorders ➡️

Migraine and other headache disorders WHO fact sheet on migraine and other headache disorders. It includes sections on prevalence, different types of headache, treatment, barriers to effective care and WHO's work in this area.

Keep life moving.