9 September 2020 News release New York/Geneva With the number of under-five deaths at an all-time recorded low of 5.2 million in 2019, disruptions in child and maternal health services due to …
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Ninety Percent of countries report disruptions to essential health services since COVID-19 pandemic
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% …
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Assessment of compliance with SMS measures against COVID-19 in Kathmandu Valley
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 …
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World Humanitarian Day (WHD) #RealLifeHeroes
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 …
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Interim Guidance for Dental Practices During COVID-19 in Nepal
This guideline was prepared by Nepal Dental Association, Endorsed by Nepal Medical Council and Approved by Ministry of Health and Population. DOWNLOAD PDF FILE Dental staff and dental practitioners (Dental …
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COVID-19 Emergency Committee highlights need for response efforts over long term
COVID-19 Emergency Committee highlights need for response efforts over long term
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Statement on the fourth meeting of the IHR(2005) Emergency Committee regarding the outbreak of COVID-19
Statement on the fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
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Health Care Waste Management in the Context of COVID-19 Emergency (Interim Guidance)
Health Care Waste Management in the Context of COVID-19 Emergency (Interim Guidance)
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Independent evaluation of global COVID-19 response announced
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.