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You get vaccinated and play tombola
The first in the world was Serbia, which gives 25 euros to each of its vaccinated citizens. President Aleksandar Vucic explained that the aim of the initiative is to encourage…
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Promoting cycling can save lives and advance health across Europe through improved air quality and increased physical activity
On World Bicycle Day, celebrated on 3 June, WHO highlights a new master plan that calls countries to acknowledge cycling as an equal mode of transport and to double the…
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Mental health in crisis
Friday (28 May 2021) United Nations human rights experts called upon the Council of Europe to withdraw a possible new legal instrument that would maintain an approach to mental health policy and…
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Amidst COVID surge, Asia-Pacific region needs ‘immediate and stronger support’
With the coronavirus still raging in many parts of the world, the UN’s refugee agency, UNHCR, warned on Tuesday of vaccine shortages, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, and urged “immediate…
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Orthodoxy and modern psychology
Archpriest Vadim Leonov is a doctor of theology, associate professor, vice-rector for scientific and theological work at the Sretensky Theological Seminary, Moscow. The article is based on a report presented…
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Council of Europe in big controversy on human rights abuse
A Committee of the Council of Europe is about to complete the work on a possible new legal instrument, that if approved will authorize states the continued use of practises…
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The first bicycle ambulances into operation
The first Turkish bicycle lines were put into operation this week on the "princely" islands of Buyukada and Heibeliada near Istanbul. Equipped with four bicycles, a team will be available…
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Commit to Quit smoking this World No Tobacco Day
Today on May 31, WHO/Europe celebrates World No Tobacco Day. Under the tagline “Commit to Quit”, the aim of this year’s campaign is to support 100 million people worldwide in…
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Ireland leads the way on tobacco cessation programmes
As a recognized global leader in tobacco control, Ireland has worked hard to develop comprehensive treatment for tobacco dependence. The country’s efforts are underpinned by ambitious goals: it aims to…
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Drones deliver blood to prevent maternal death in Botswana
Drones are providing life-saving care to women in remote parts of the southern African country, Botswana, who otherwise may die in childbirth, thanks to support from the United Nations.