Updated 10 May 2020 at 17:49 IST
WHO chief extends wishes on Mother's Day, says every woman deserves quality health care
To mark Mother’s Day on May 10, director of the World Health Organisation (WHO chief) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus extended his wishes to all the “brave women”.
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To mark Mother’s Day on May 10, director of the World Health Organisation Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus extended his wishes to all the “brave women”. Tedros also noted that more than 800 women apparently die every day due to causes like pregnancy and childbirth that can be prevented. The WHO chief stressed that it “must stop” and called for quality health care for all females across the world.
Happy #MothersDay to all the brave women bringing new lives into the world. Unfortunately, over 800 women die every day due to preventable causes related to pregnancy & childbirth. This must stop! Every woman deserves access to quality health care & safe childbirths #HealthForAll
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) May 10, 2020
Happy #MothersDay!
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 10, 2020
We celebrate all mothers out there who brought new lives into this world.
Improving maternal & child health is a WHO priority, today and every day. pic.twitter.com/mAXXlELJIi
Internet users unite for Mother's Day wishes
Meanwhile, thousands of internet users, organisations united to mark the Mother's day and poured in unique wishes. From actors to politicians, everyone expressed their gratitude for 'everything' that mothers do for their children.
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Even in this day and age, you’re the only one whose one hand on my head can comfort me in troubled times because I know there’s nothing I can’t do with your blessings maa. Happy #MothersDay ♥️ pic.twitter.com/bhpQ9UA7Sl
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 10, 2020
Happy #MothersDay pic.twitter.com/aeZ0HPtQnS
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 #StayHome (@CyrilRamaphosa) May 10, 2020
Happy #MothersDay ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SlKWnuLYNP
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) May 10, 2020
On the occasion of #MothersDay, I convey my Pranaam to my mother who has always been the biggest source of strength for me and has always showered her unconditional love and blessings on me.
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) May 10, 2020
I pray for her long and healthy life. pic.twitter.com/D98k9Gojdn
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Published By : Aanchal Nigam
Published On: 10 May 2020 at 17:48 IST