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World can save lives and ‘end this pandemic, together’ – WHO chief
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues evolving, the world must “take all opportunities to learn and improve the response as we go”, the UN health agency chief said on Friday. …
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World can save lives and ‘end this pandemic, together’ – WHO chief
Europe
Albania needs to expand population coverage to move towards universal health coverage
New WHO analysis finds that out-of-pocket payments for health are a major source of financial hardship for people in Albania. Around 8% of households are pushed into poverty or further…
Health
‘Emergency action’ needed to prevent major polio, measles epidemics
Globally, millions of children are at a heightened risk of polio and measles – dangerous but preventable diseases – amid disruptions to vital immunization programmes due to the coronavirus pandemic,…
Europe
Helicopter paramedic nurse Jacqueline Zbären – providing emergency care in inhospitable terrain
“Most of my missions stand out in some way or another due to the nature of helicopter operations. They often entail emergencies either on a mountain or in inaccessible terrain,…
Health
FROM THE FIELD: coping with COVID in refugee camps
Physical distancing, handwashing with soap, wearing masks: these are some of the most basic, recommendations for slowing the spread of COVID-19, but for many refugees, and other displaced people, they…
Health
Ahead of global health assembly, WHO stresses need for solidarity, preparation
The COVID-19 pandemic can be defeated through science, solutions and solidarity, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday, underlining one of its core messages throughout the crisis.
Europe
WHO/Europe and Ukrainian Government sign Biennial Collaborative Agreement for 2020-2021
WHO/Europe and the Government of Ukraine, represented by the Ministry of Health, have signed a Biennial Collaborative Agreement (BCA) for 2020–2021. Signed by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional…
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Farmers ‘can’t rely on UK workers alone’, government warned
… government to explain how fruit, vegetable and flower growers in … on UK workers our organic business would finish overnight. … seasonal workers from Eastern Europe either from the…
Europe
Regional Director visits newly opened GDO in Istanbul and speaks at Turkic Council on country visit
On a recent country visit to Turkey at the invitation of Minister of Health Dr Fahrettin Koca, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge delivered a keynote…
Europe
New agreement between WHO/Europe and Welsh Government launched to accelerate action on health equity
WHO/Europe and the Welsh Government have agreed to work more closely together to promote health equity and rights and to ensure prosperity for all. Discussions with Public Health Wales and…