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TASTE OF HOME: The many restaurants in Britain where you can be sure of an Irish welcome
THERE are many restaurants in Britain where you can be sure of an Irish welcome, as well as a dish or two influenced by home. Here are a few of...
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TASTE OF HOME: The many restaurants in Britain where you can be sure of an Irish welcome
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COVID-19: UN chief calls for G20 vaccine task force, in ‘war’ against the virus
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UN agencies appeal for funds as COVID-19 surge eclipses South Asia
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday launched a $164 million appeal for personal protective gear, together with COVID-19 testing and control equipment, to save lives amidst the deadly wave…
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Health in Europe podcast: tackling inequities to build fairer, healthier societies
In the latest episode of “Health in Europe”, we speak with Dr Tracey Cooper, Chief Executive of Public Health Wales about health equity and the need for governments and policy-makers...
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15 years of partnership for health – ECDC and WHO/Europe agree on joint 2021 activities
This year celebrates 15 years of successful cooperation between the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and WHO/Europe, at a time when COVID-19 continues to underscore the importance...
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Integrated screening for infectious diseases: a success story from Georgia
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WHO/Europe’s governing board decides to hold virtual Regional Committee
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