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First Person: ‘God save us from famine’

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I was delighted to mark the end of #Ramadan with Asia El-Sayeed Ali, a Yemeni health worker helping malnourished children & mothers in a @wfp-supported clinic. Her resilience in the face of devastating conflict & her life-saving work have deeply moved & inspired me. #EidAlFitr pic.twitter.com/n0JcXBkhZv — António Guterres (@antonioguterres) May 12, 2021 “At the beginning of the war, my… Read More
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Top COVID probe urges bold overhaul of pandemic prevention measures 

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“Our message is simple and clear: the current system failed to protect us from the COVID-19 pandemic”, said former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, co-chair of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response. “If we do not act to change it now, it will not protect us from the next pandemic threat, which could happen at any time.”  Launched… Read More
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Islamic social financing initiative aims to help economic recovery, pandemic response

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Coming at a time when millions have been pushed into extreme poverty, the International Dialogue on the Role of Islamic Social Financing in Achieving the SDGs has the potential to provide urgently needed support, including for economic recovery, pandemic response and sustainable development.  “Standing in solidarity with those in need, means exploring how Islamic social financing can support the pandemic response… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

ACT-Accelerator one year on

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The ACT-Accelerator marks its first anniversary today with a special report on the global alliance’s progress against the COVID-19 pandemic. The “ACT Now, ACT Together: 2021 Impact Report” details the major scientific advances that have been made to confront the new disease, along with the history-making collaboration of global health organizations, governments, foundations, civil society, scientists and the private sector.… Read More
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Immunization services begin slow recovery from COVID-19 disruptions, though millions of children remain at risk from deadly diseases – WHO, UNICEF, Gavi

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While immunization services have started to recover from disruptions caused by COVID-19, millions of children remain vulnerable to deadly diseases, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance warned today during World Immunization Week, highlighting the urgent need for a renewed global commitment to improve vaccination access and uptake. “Vaccines will help us end the COVID-19 pandemic… Read More
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COVID’s grip keeps world in ‘perilous situation’

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Despite decreased instances in most regions, including the two worst-affected – the Americas and Europe – World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told journalists at a regular press briefing, “any decline is welcome, but we have been here before”.  “Over the past year, many countries have experienced a declining trend in cases and deaths, have relaxed public health and… Read More
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COVID’s grip keeps world in ‘perilous situation’

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Despite decreased instances in most regions, including the two worst-affected – the Americas and Europe – World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told journalists at a regular press briefing, “any decline is welcome, but we have been here before”.  “Over the past year, many countries have experienced a declining trend in cases and deaths, have relaxed public health and… Read More
Africa Opinions 

Insecurity is growing in the Sahel region

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By Katarzyna Rybarczyk The Sahel region of Africa has been a hotbed of terrorism and instability for many years now, and the violence is showing no signs of stopping. Since the beginning of the year, insurgents have already killed more people than last year. Security is deteriorating at an extremely fast pace, pushing millions into starvation, and forcing them to… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

WHO lists Moderna vaccine for emergency use

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Today, WHO listed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA 1273) for emergency use, making it the fifth vaccine to receive emergency validation from WHO. WHO’s Emergency Use Listing (EUL) assesses the quality, safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and is a prerequisite for COVAX Facility vaccine supply. It also allows countries to expedite their own regulatory approval to import and administer… Read More
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WHO welcomes Sweden’s announcement to share COVID-19 vaccine doses with COVAX

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WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomed the Government of Sweden’s announcement today to share 1 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine with the COVAX Facility to provide life-saving vaccines to people at risk from COVID-19 in low income countries. “Sweden’s announcement that it will share 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines with COVAX is a superb gesture that must… Read More
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