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The survey ‘Rapid assessment of continuity of essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic’, was conducted in 159 countries (all WHO regions except the Americas). 105 responses were received (66% …

Overview Nepal Health Research Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population conducted a study on “Compliance with SMS measures against COVID -19 in Kathmandu”. Study was conducted …

Providing life-saving support during the pandemic World Humanitarian Day (WHD) was designated in memory of the 19 August 2003 bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killing 22 …

COVID-19 Emergency Committee highlights need for response efforts over long term

Statement on the fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Health Care Waste Management in the Context of COVID-19 Emergency (Interim Guidance)

WHO Director-General announced the initiation of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPR) to evaluate the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

WHO discontinues hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir treatment arms for COVID-19 4 July 2020  News release The World Health Organization (WHO) accepted the recommendation from the Solidarity Trial’s International Steering Committee to …