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The many lessons from COVID-19
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What we have done so far, and what all remains to be done
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World Health Organization (WHO) What have we learnt and what’s the way forward? Reflecting on the lessons learnt from fighting #COVID19, our Chief Scientist, argues for investing in public health, the role of science and improved data on gender – in #India 123d
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News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication
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World Health Organization (WHO) “At the , we are determined to use the seismic shock caused by #COVID19 as a driving force for change”, writes in an opinion piece in the 123d
Integrated response in Villa 20, Buenos Aires reduces impact of COVID-19 on lives and livelihoods
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Local government and grassroots organization joint response to COVID-19 through urban hygiene, testing, and food security
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World Health Organization (WHO) In #Argentina 🇦🇷, the city of Buenos Aires scales up social programmes and prohibits evictions during these tough economic times. 👉 #Cities4Health #COVID19 123d
Beijing+25: where are we now, and where do we go next?
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Special series aims to advance women’s health and gender equality. Progress on gender equality has been made in all 12 key areas identified in the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on Women - but for millions of girls and women ...
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World Health Organization (WHO) 25 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action aimed at #GenderEquality much of the agenda remains unfinished. Progress in 👩‍🦰’s health remains fragile & uneven 124d
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World Health Organization (WHO) Investing in women’s health is a smart investment, with up to a 9-times return on investment through better educational attainment, work force participation and social contributions. 👉 124d
WHO delivers emergency medical supplies in response to conflict in and around Nagorno-Karabakh
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In response to the continued escalation of conflict in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, WHO is delivering shipments of medical supplies, consisting of trauma and surgical kits, to Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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World Health Organization (WHO) WHO is delivering shipments of medical supplies, consisting of trauma and surgical kits, to #Armenia and #Azerbaijan, in response to the continued escalation of conflict in and around Nagorno-Karabakh. 124d
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LIVE: WHO, @UNESCO & @UNHumanRights' Joint Appeal for Open Science
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World Health Organization (WHO) LIVE: WHO, & ' Joint Appeal for Open Science 124d
Urban leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic
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To mark World Cities Day 2020, the Partnership for Healthy Cities invites you to a special virtual event on 29 October 2020 on how cities are leading us through the pandemic toward a healthier world.
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World Health Organization (WHO) Ahead of #WorldCitiesDay 🏙️ we invite you to a special event on 29 October on urban leadership during #COVID19, hosted by WHO, , & mayors of cities from around the 🌐 Register today: 👉 124d
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 - 26 October 2020
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World Health Organization (WHO) "We cannot give up... We must not give up... The fight back against this #COVID19 pandemic is everyone’s business." Full text of ' opening remarks at the media briefing on #COVID19 - 26 October 2020 125d
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Media briefing on #COVID19 with @DrTedros
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Dr Maria Van Kerkhove: 'There are no inevitable subsequent peaks or waves of coronavirus'
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Epidemiologist leading the WHO's Covid response says countries must be 'vigilant but optimistic' while seeking to address gender inequality
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World Health Organization (WHO) “The trajectory of this pandemic is in our hands, as it has been since the beginning,” says in an interview with the on the #COVID19 pandemic. 125d
World Health Organization - Eastern Mediterranean Region
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World Health Organization (WHO) 9 tonnes of medical kits, medicines for 2000 people and personal protective equipment for 4000 #healthworkers have reached #Syria at a critical time, when the number of #COVID19 cases is expected to rise. For more info, reach out to our media team. 125d
WHO Results Report 2018-2019 - Driving impact in every country
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WHO Results Report 2018-2019. 18 May 2020. This report lays out the vital work that we do, and shows how, even as we are responding to one public health event or crisis, we are also working to support countries in meeting the health needs of their...
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World Health Organization (WHO) Accountability is at the core of our work across the world. Learn about how WHO uses the resources it receives to drive impact in the 🆕 Results Report 2018-19 👉 125d
New book calls on world leaders to unite in response to health threats
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World Health Organization (WHO) "I also have the pleasure of announcing that together with the Global Governance Project, we are releasing a new publication entitled 'Health: A Political Choice: Act Now, Together'”[email protected] #WHS2020 126d
GPEI-Meet a polio programme worker fighting COVID-19 in Afghanistan
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Seven months since Afghanistan’s first COVID-19 case, women like Nasrin sustain the response.
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World Health Organization (WHO) In Afghanistan 🇦🇫, polio staff like Nasrin are using their expertise & relationships with communities to support the #COVID19 response. Read her story 👉 127d
How polio personnel are pivoting against COVID-19
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On World Polio Day, we recognize the immense contributions of polio workers to COVID-19 response and acknowledge the major challenges ahead.
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World Health Organization (WHO) Here is an inspiring story of how polio personnel around 🌏🌍🌎 deliver polio vaccines and close immunity gaps, whilst continuing to fight #COVID19. 👉 #EndPolio 127d
How Africa's polio infrastructure supported the COVID-19 response – Africa Kicks Out Wild Polio
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How Africa’s polio infrastructure supported the COVID-19 response When 28 year-old John Achuil called the Public Health Emergency Operations Center in South Sudan’s capital Juba reporting COVID-19 symptoms of fever and body weakness, he was rushed...
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World Health Organization (WHO) In 2020, after 4⃣ years without a case, has been certified as wild polio-free! On this #WorldPolioDay, take a moment to learn about remarkable success against wild polio in Africa 👉 #EndPolio 127d
Steroids boost survival of preterm babies in low-resource settings, new study finds
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The results of a new clinical trial, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, show that dexamethasone—a glucocorticoid used to treat many conditions, including rheumatic problems and severe COVID-19— can boost survival of premature...
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World Health Organization (WHO) 🆕 clinical trial shows that dexamethasone can boost survival of premature babies when given to pregnant women at risk of preterm birth in low-resource settings 👉 128d
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World Health Organization (WHO) 🌐 Globally, prematurity is the leading cause of death in children under the age of 5. Every year, an estimated 15 million babies 👶 are born too early, and 1 million die due to complications resulting from their early birth. 👉 128d
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Media briefing on #COVID19 with @DrTedros
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Festival du film
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The Health for All Film Festival aims to put storytelling power in the hands of film-makers and seeks to showcase the role of individuals and communities as champions for health and well-being.
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World Health Organization (WHO) Short documentaries or fiction films (3 to 8 minutes) & short videos for social media or animations (1 to 5 minutes) can be submitted for each competition category: 🔸Universal health coverage 🔸Health emergencies 🔸Better health & well-being 📽️ 128d
Call for entries: 2nd WHO Health for All Film Festival
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The World Health Organization invites independent film-makers, production companies, NGOs, communities, students, and film schools from around the world to submit their original short films to the 2nd Health for All Film Festival.Launched in 2020,...
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World Health Organization (WHO) We invite independent film-makers, production companies, NGOs, communities, students, & film schools from around the 🌐 to submit their original short films to the 2nd #HealthForAll Film Festival🎞️ 🗓️ Submissions are open: 24 Oct. 2020 to 30 Jan. 2021 📽️ 128d