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Better prevention and targeting of root causes needed to combat food crises

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“Acute hunger is soaring to unprecedented levels and the global situation just keeps on getting worse,” said David Beasley, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP).  The annual report from the Global Network Against Food Crises (GNAFC) – an international alliance of the UN, European Union (EU), governmental and non-governmental agencies – shines a light on the urgency of… Read More

Suspension of supply of COVID-19 vaccine (COVAXIN®)

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Today, WHO confirmed the suspension of supply of Covaxin (Bharat Biotech) through UN procurement agencies, and recommended that countries using the vaccine take action as appropriate. The suspension is in response to the outcome of a WHO inspection on 14–22 March 2022, and the need to conduct process and facility upgrade to address recently identified deficiencies in good manufacturing practices… Read More
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First Person: A plea for the life-saving properties of vaccines

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Dr. Kate O’Brien, Immunization Director at the World Health Organization, devoted her life to immunization after working in a paediatric ward in Haiti, where she saw that a third of the children admitted were dying from diseases that could be prevented through vaccines.  She explains how the United Nations, and its partners in the COVAX facility, are ensuring that vaccines… Read More
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Extreme heat impacting millions across India and Pakistan

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The extreme heat is impacting hundreds of millions of people in one of the most densely populated parts of the world, threatening to damage whole ecosystems. Working closely with health and disaster management agencies, the national meteorological and hydrological departments in both countries, plan to roll out heat health action plans, which have been successful in saving lives in the… Read More
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WHO calls for end to ‘insidious’ online marketing of baby formula

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The study found companies are paying social media platforms and influencers to gain direct access to pregnant women and mothers at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives, through personalized content that is often not recognizable as advertising.  Methods used include apps, virtual support groups or “baby clubs”, promotions and competitions, as well as advice forums or services. … Read More
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Learn from the pandemic to strengthen workplace safety: UN labour agency

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Each year, nearly three million workers die due to occupational accidents and diseases, and hundreds of millions more suffer non-fatal injuries at work, the UN agency reported.  Almost 3 million workers die each year from occupational accidents and diseases. Hundreds of millions more are injured at work. Social dialogue is key to a positive safety & health culture for safe… Read More
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Ebola vaccination campaign begins in DR Congo to counter new outbreak

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The UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that people have now been inoculated in Mbandaka, the capital city of Equateur Province west. It follows the deaths of two people from Ebola since 21 April. More than 230 contacts of the deceased have been identified and monitored and three vaccination teams will work to reach those at highest risk,… Read More
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Ebola vaccination campaign begins in DR Congo to counter new outbreak

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The UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that people have now been inoculated in Mbandaka, the capital city of Equateur Province west. It follows the deaths of two people from Ebola since 21 April. More than 230 contacts of the deceased have been identified and monitored and three vaccination teams will work to reach those at highest risk,… Read More
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WHO urges accelerated action to protect human health and combat the climate crisis at a time of heightened conflict and fragility

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On this World Health Day (April 7, 2022), WHO is issuing an urgent call for accelerated action by leaders and all people to preserve and protect health and mitigate the climate crisis as part of an “Our planet, our health” campaign marking the organization’s founding day, which falls at a time of heightened conflict and fragility. In issuing its call-to-action,… Read More
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