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EU and WHO continue delivering oxygen concentrators to hospitals across Ukraine

November 9, 2020

Ukraine

The FINANCIAL — The World Health Organization (WHO) in Ukraine continues to deliver oxygen concentrators to hospitals, thanks to the EU. So far, the equipment has been provided to medical facilities in Lviv, Novoyavorivsk, Zhovkva, Stryi, and Kamianka-Buzka. In total, the EU has funded the procurement of more than 100 oxygen concentrators for the regions of Ukraine most affected by

WHO publishes series of profiles on climate change and health in island states

THE FINANCIAL — Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are among the most

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November 4, 2020

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WHO: one stillbirth occurs every 16 seconds

The FINANCIAL — Almost 2 million babies are stillborn every year –

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October 8, 2020

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WHO and EU support medical personnel training in Georgia

The FINANCIAL — 140 health workers from across Georgia – front-line responders to

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September 7, 2020

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Georgia

EU and WHO delivered 15 tons of COVID-19 supplies in Georgia

A shipment of medical respirators, masks, goggles, face shields and gowns to enable health-care workers in Georgia to continue to respond effectively and safely to the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the country. This is one of the largest cargos of protective equipment

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July 27, 2020

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Coronavirus

WHO included aerosol transmission in a new coronavirus FAQ

The FINANCIAL — WHO published a new version of its list of frequently asked questions about COVID-19. It’s the first time the WHO has acknowledged the virus can travel in the air and linger longer than previously thought. Aerosol transmission involves secretions in particles much

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July 10, 2020

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WORLD

Hackers are using fake coronavirus maps to spread malware

The FINANCIAL — There have identified several fake coronavirus tracker maps that infect people’s computers with malware. The tactic starts with hackers circulating links to malicious websites disguised as COVID-19 maps. When there is a crisis, people are hungry for information. As

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March 13, 2020

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WORLD

WHO: COVID-19 has been declared as pandemic

The FINANCIAL — For weeks The World Health Organization had held off but on Wednesday WHO declared that the spread of COVID-19 has become a pandemic. The rapid spread of the virus in more countries likely contributed to the WHO’s decision to

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March 12, 2020

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Coronavirus

WHO: COVID-19 has been declared as pandemic

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March 12, 2020

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WORLD

Facebook will provide WHO with free ads

The FINANCIAL — Facebook will provide free advertisements to the World Health Organization in an effort to prevent the spread of the misinformation about the coronavirus. Facebook is one of multiple tech companies extending free services in response to the virus. Also,

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March 5, 2020

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WORLD

Iran temporarily released more than 54,000 prisoners to fight coronavirus outbreak

The FINANCIAL — Iran temporarily released more than 54,000 prisoners in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the country’s overcrowded prisons. Meanwhile, 8% of Iran’s parliament has tested positive for coronavirus. A team of experts from The WHO,

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March 4, 2020

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WORLD

The World Health Organization joined TikTok to eliminate misinformation

The FINANCIAL — The World Health Organization joined popular video platform TikTok on Friday to share reliable information regarding the coronavirus outbreak and to cut through coronavirus misinformation online. WHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are fighting misinformation regarding

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March 4, 2020

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