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WHO supports Uganda Ebola response, faces challenges fighting Haiti cholera outbreak

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So far, 39 people have died, he reported.  Overall, there have been 64 confirmed cases, and 20 probable cases, while 14 people have recovered from the disease.  Authorities are conducting active follow-up of more than 660 contacts. “Our primary focus now is to support the Government of Uganda to rapidly control and contain this outbreak, to stop it spreading to… Read More
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Time to make neglected area of mental health ‘a global priority’, urges Guterres

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In his message marking World Mental Health Day, the UN chief said there were “profound” social and economic repercussions stemming from that neglect, explaining that some countries have only two mental health workers for every 100,000 people. Anxiety and depression also take a heavy financial toll, costing the global economy an estimated $1 trillion per year. Step up support “We… Read More
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World Health Summit 2022: Press accreditation now open

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The World Health Summit and WHO jointly invite to the world’s leading global health conference. This year’s Summit will take place from 16-18 October 2022 in Berlin, Germany, and will bring together the most prominent names in global health from all sectors in all regions of the world: heads of state and government ministers, scientists, and representatives from the private… Read More
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WHO and ILO call for new measures to tackle mental health issues at work

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New global WHO guidelines on mental health at work are reinforced by practical strategies outlined in a joint WHO/ILO policy brief. WHO and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have called for concrete actions to address mental health concerns in the working population. An estimated 12 billion workdays are lost annually due to depression and anxiety costing the global economy nearly… Read More
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Joint statement of the United States of America and the World Health Organization on the U.S.-WHO strategic dialogue

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus held the first U.S.-WHO Strategic Dialogue. Convened under the Biden-Harris Administration, the U.S.-WHO Strategic Dialogue provides a platform to maximize the longstanding U.S. government-WHO partnership, and to protect and promote the health of all people around the globe, including the… Read More
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In strategic dialogues, the United States and WHO seek to maximize their longstanding partnership

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Washington – WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra agreed Tuesday to develop a work plan in 2023 to tackle shared priorities, chief among them the world’s health security and pandemic preparedness. “As always, good to see Dr Tedros and discuss how we can promote the health of all people across… Read More
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Make suicide prevention in Africa a priority, UN health agency urges governments

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“Every death by suicide is a tragedy,” said Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, who maintained the suicide prevention was “rarely a priority” in national health programmes. Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, she called for “significant investment…to tackle Africa’s growing burden of chronic diseases and non-infectious conditions – such as mental disorders – that… Read More
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Haiti: Fuel crisis prompts appeal for humanitarian corridor amid cholera outbreak

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The Varreux Terminal, located in the capital, Port-au-Prince, is the main entry point for fuel in the country but gangs have been blocking the entrance since mid-September.  The situation has led to a fuel shortage that has forced many hospitals and health centres to close, and affected water distribution, said Ulrika Richardson, UN Deputy Special Representative in the country and… Read More
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‘Worrying upsurge’ in deadly cholera, warns Tedros, in wide-ranging global health update

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So far, 63 confirmed and probable cases of Ebola Virus infection have been reported, including 29 deaths; 10 infected health workers, four of whom have died; and four people who have recovered and are receiving follow-up care. “WHO has released $2 million from our Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE), and we’re…sending additional specialists, supplies, and resources,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom… Read More
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New WHO strategy aims to strengthen rapid response to health emergencies

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The Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) 2030 Strategy was launched at a meeting in Yerevan, Armenia, bringing together health workers, technical experts and international partners from 110 countries.  EMTs are groups of health professionals, including doctors, nurses, paramedics, support workers and logisticians. They are trained and prepared to provide immediate support during an emergency.  A stronger network  The more than 500… Read More
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