Dexamethasone reduces death in hospitalised patients with severe respiratory complications of COVID-19 In March 2020, the RECOVERY (Randomised Evaluation of COVid-19 thERapY) trial was established as a randomised clinical trial …
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Stop tobacco industry exploitation of children and young people 29 May 2020 News release The World Health Organization is today launching a new kit for school students aged 13-17 to …
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WHO convenes manufacturers, regulatory authorities meet on COVID-19 vaccines
WHO convenes manufacturers, regulatory authorities meet on COVID-19 vaccines 29 April 2020 News release SEAR/PR/1731 New Delhi – Gearing up for the much needed COVID-19 vaccines, the World Health Organization today …
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Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Nepal
Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Nepal April 22, 2020. Three new cases have tested positive for COVID-19 in Nepal. According to the daily media update of the Ministry …
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WHO Director-General’s opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 – 17 April 2020
WHO Director-General’s opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 – 17 April 2020 17 April 2020 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening. Tomorrow, WHO is joining forces with …
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WHO’s polio surveillance team, other field staff join COVID19 fight
WHO’s polio surveillance team, other field staff join COVID19 fight 15 April 2020, News release SEAR/PR/1729 New Delhi – Tapping into the best practices and key resources that helped India win its …
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Statement by the Secretary-General on the World Health Organization
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WHO Director-General’s opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 – 13 April 2020
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COVID-19 fallout could push half a billion people into poverty in developing countries
COVID-19 fallout could push half a billion people into poverty in developing countries. COVID-19 fallout could push half a billion people into poverty in developing countries.
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Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region need 1.9 million more nurses, midwives to achieve health for all
Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region need 1.9 million more nurses, midwives to achieve health for all. Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region need 1.9 million more nurses, midwives to …