Nepal confirms first case of new coronavirus The first case of coronavirus contraction in the country has now been confirmed. Health Ministry officials have confirmed that throat swab and blood …
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Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV): Advice for the Public
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV): Advice for the Public RECOMMENDED: OUTBREAK UPDATE Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV): Advice for the Public Infection prevention and control during health care when novel coronavirus (nCoV) …
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Infection prevention and control during health care when novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection is suspected
Infection prevention and control during health care when novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection is suspected (Interim guidance) This guidance is intended for health-care workers (HCWs), health-care managers, and teams working in …
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China virus outbreak shows Asia needs to step up infection preparation
China virus outbreak shows Asia needs to step up infection preparation Region is safer after epidemic lessons but new diseases always arising Author: Dr Takeshi Kasai Regional Director for the …
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Lack of new antibiotics threatens global efforts to contain drug-resistant infections
Lack of new antibiotics threatens global efforts to contain drug-resistant infections Declining private investment and lack of innovation in the development of new antibiotics are undermining efforts to combat drug-resistant …
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WHO advice for international travel and trade in relation to the outbreak of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus in China
WHO advice for international travel and trade in relation to the outbreak of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus in China On 31 December 2019, a cluster of pneumonia of …
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Ethical considerations for health policy and systems research
Ethical considerations for health policy and systems research A publication from the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (WHO) with the Global Health Ethics Unit (WHO) Overview This document, …
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WHO’s list of urgent global health challenges for the new decade
WHO’s list of urgent global health challenges for the new decade Climate Conflict Inequality Access to medicines Infectious diseases Epidemics Harmful products Health workers Adolescent health Public trust New technologies …
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WHO announces updates on new molecular assays for the diagnosis of tuberculosis and drug resistance
WHO announces updates on new molecular assays for the diagnosis of tuberculosis and drug resistance 13 January 2020 | GENEVA – Significant improvements to the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and rifampicin …
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World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day: Beat NTDs: For Good. For All.
World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day: Beat NTDs: For Good. For All. World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day is an international awareness day for NTDs. Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a …
