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WHO: 115k health and care professionals died from pandemicWHO: 115k health and care professionals died from pandemic

WHO: 115k health and care professionals died from pandemic

WHO estimates that at least 115.000 health and care professionals have lost their lives due to COVID-19 pandemic. The head…

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Vaccinated Europeans now outnumber those infected by COVIDVaccinated Europeans now outnumber those infected by COVID

Vaccinated Europeans now outnumber those infected by COVID

More Europeans have now been vaccinated, than the number infected, and although new cases are falling, “the threat remains present”.…

4 years ago
Made in China vaccine gets WHO global approval for emergency useMade in China vaccine gets WHO global approval for emergency use

Made in China vaccine gets WHO global approval for emergency use

The COVID-19 China vaccine got the WHO green light for global rollout, potentially paving the way for its use in…

4 years ago
Health: Keep mothers and newborns togetherHealth: Keep mothers and newborns together

Health: Keep mothers and newborns together

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted the risks of separating newborns from mothers with a new research. WHO found…

4 years ago
UNWTO urges Commissioner Schinas to lead the way in Tourism RestartUNWTO urges Commissioner Schinas to lead the way in Tourism Restart

UNWTO urges Commissioner Schinas to lead the way in Tourism Restart

As the latest data shows an 85% fall in tourist arrivals across Europe at the start of 2021, UNWTO has…

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UN calls Turkey not to abandon International accord protecting womenUN calls Turkey not to abandon International accord protecting women

UN calls Turkey not to abandon International accord protecting women

United Nations agencies called on Turkey to reconsider its withdrawal from a key regional treaty on preventing violence against women.…

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When will we travel again in Europe?When will we travel again in Europe?

When will we travel again in Europe?

The Commission adopted a common Digital Green Certificate to travel again covering vaccination, testing and recovery. A technical framework will…

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President von der Leyen looks to speed up vaccine rolloutPresident von der Leyen looks to speed up vaccine rollout

President von der Leyen looks to speed up vaccine rollout

European Union has secured up to 2.6 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines so far and negotiations are underway to speed…

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WHO: Do not STOP vaccinations of AstraZeneca VaccineWHO: Do not STOP vaccinations of AstraZeneca Vaccine

WHO: Do not STOP vaccinations of AstraZeneca Vaccine

Many more countries have suspended the AstraZeneca vaccinations as a precautionary measure, after thromboembolic events with vaccines. EU countries have…

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EMA investigates AstraZeneca Vaccine and thromboembolic eventsEMA investigates AstraZeneca Vaccine and thromboembolic events

EMA investigates AstraZeneca Vaccine and thromboembolic events

Several authorities responsible for national vaccine campaigns in EU countries have temporarily paused vaccination with COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine. This is…

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WHO and European Medicines Agency investigate AstraZeneca vaccineWHO and European Medicines Agency investigate AstraZeneca vaccine

WHO and European Medicines Agency investigate AstraZeneca vaccine

Health officials from the UN and the European Union will meet this week on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after several…

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Hearing loss: A Common Health Problem for 2.5 bn people worldwideHearing loss: A Common Health Problem for 2.5 bn people worldwide

Hearing loss: A Common Health Problem for 2.5 bn people worldwide

By 2050, around one-in-four people will be living with some degree of hearing loss, the UN health agency warned, in…

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Bulgaria gets €63 million to improve drinking water qualityBulgaria gets €63 million to improve drinking water quality

Bulgaria gets €63 million to improve drinking water quality

Bulgaria gets more than €63 million to provide better access to drinking water for the people living in Burgas, near…

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WHO calls to ramp up COVAX production of COVID-19 vaccinesWHO calls to ramp up COVAX production of COVID-19 vaccines

WHO calls to ramp up COVAX production of COVID-19 vaccines

WHO chief called for urgent action to increase production of COVID-19 vaccines that will be distributed through the COVAX global…

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Croatia improves drinking water and treatment system in DubrovnikCroatia improves drinking water and treatment system in Dubrovnik

Croatia improves drinking water and treatment system in Dubrovnik

Cohesion policy plays a crucial role in the public investment in Croatia getting money to improve now drinking water in…

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Pandemic pushing people and human rights ‘even further behind’

As the COVID-19 pandemic gathers pace, people and human rights worldwide are “being left behind – or pushed even further…

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Côte d’Ivoire receive vaccine doses via COVAX Facility

Côte d'Ivoire and COVAX global initiative bring the African continent closer to the common goal of equitable access to COVID-19…

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WHO chief urges global leaders: ‘Don’t Undermine COVAX’

World Health Organization (WHO) Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned world leaders to focus on international vaccination initiative COVAX. Dr.Tedros took…

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