Tag: #who
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WHO gives new names to variants of monkeypox virus
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced new names for variants of the monkeypox virus that are currently in circulation. This is to avoid causing any cultural or social offense, the WHO explained in a statement on Friday.
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Cong Pulong explains need for community-based info drive on monkeypox
Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte highlighted on Thursday, Aug. 4 the need to establish what he described as a “heightened community-based public awareness campaign about monkeypox”.
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WHO says monkeypox outbreak can be stopped if needed actions taken
BEIJING, China — The rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak can be stopped if countries, communities and individuals take the risks seriously and take needed steps to stop transmission and protect vulnerable groups, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday.
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WHO triggers highest alert on monkeypox
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization on Saturday declared the monkeypox outbreak, which has affected nearly 17,000 people in 74 countries, to be a global health emergency — the highest alarm it can sound.
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Countries agree pandemic accord should be legally binding
GENEVA, Switzerland — Countries meeting to negotiate a new international accord on how to handle future pandemics agreed Thursday that it should be legally binding, the World Health Organization said.
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WHO discusses declaring emergency on monkeypox
GENEVA, Switzerland — Monkeypox experts discussed Thursday whether the World Health Organization should classify the outbreak as a global health emergency — the highest alarm it can sound.
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WHO to decide on sounding highest alarm on monkeypox
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization will reconvene its expert monkeypox committee on Thursday to decide whether the outbreak now constitutes a global health emergency — the highest alarm it can sound.
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WHO to reconvene monkeypox emergency panel on July 21
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization said Thursday it would reconvene its expert monkeypox committee on July 21 to decide whether the outbreak constitutes a global health emergency.
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Africa sees 63% rise in diseases spread from animals to humans in decade: WHO
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo — Africa faces a growing threat from zoonotic diseases such as monkeypox, the WHO said Thursday, with the continent recording a 63-percent rise in such outbreaks over the past decade.
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Liquor ban on minors and persons with mental issues sought
A joint legislative measure imposing stricter penalties on the consumption of alcoholic beverages by what they call “unqualified users”–minors and persons with mental and physical disabilities–has been filed in the House of Representatives.
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WHO issues snapshot of monkeypox cases
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization issued its first situation report on the spread of monkeypox on Thursday, detailing the typical profile of those affected by the outbreak so far.
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Bill creating Medical Reserve Corps pushed in House anew
Three members of the House of Representatives have proposed a bill creating a Medical Reserve Corps again to assist the country’s health system in times of public health emergencies.
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Covid positivity rates in Metro Manila, 9 other areas continue to rise — OCTA
The Covid-19 positivity rates in Metro Manila and nine other areas continued to exceed the 5 percent threshold set by the World Health Organization (WHO), according to the latest monitoring of the OCTA Research Group.
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Europe to see 'high levels' of Covid this summer: WHO
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The World Health Organization said Thursday it expected “high levels” of Covid-19 in Europe this summer and called on countries to monitor the spread as cases tripled in the past month.
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WHO worried by global impact of US abortion ruling
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that the US Supreme Court’s ruling ending the nationwide right to abortion risked having a detrimental impact far beyond the United States.
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WHO wants vaccine efficacy data in monkeypox fight
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization on Wednesday appealed for vigilance to ensure monkeypox does not spread among more vulnerable groups, such as children.
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Why monkeypox may soon get a new name
PARIS, France — Monkeypox may soon have a new name after scientists called for a change to dispel stereotypes of Africa being seen as a crucible of disease.
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Muntinlupa LGU on alert against monkeypox
The Muntinlupa City government is on alert against monkeypox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus that can spread from animals to people and between people.