The director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned this Thursday that “the pandemic is not over and neither are its economic consequences”, and urged a greater contribution from the main economies of the globe. . Tedros spoke by videoconference in a panel organized on the sidelines of the meeting of […]
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WHO warns that ómicron moves to eastern Europe, an area with fewer vaccinated
The omicron variant of COVID-19 is expanding in Europe to the east of the continent, where in the last two weeks the number of new infections has doubled and there is a lower level of vaccination, the European office of the World Organization warned on Tuesday. of Health (WHO). “In the last two weeks, Covid-19 […]
The WHO believes that Africa can control the coronavirus pandemic in 2022
If current trends continue and the rate of vaccination continues to increase, Africa “can control the coronavirus pandemic in 2022”, the director of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, said today. “The pandemic is entering a different phase. (…) The virus will continue among us, but with the vaccines and the accumulated […]
PAHO: COVID-19 cases drop in several countries of the Americas, but deaths rise
new infections of COVID-19 began to decline in several countries in the Americas, although they remain “very high”, but deaths increased, particularly in parts of Central and South America, reported the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The regional office of World Health Organization (WHO) pointed out that in the first week of February, more than […]
The end of the pink ham? France will reduce the use of nitrites in sausages
Updated on 02/08/2022 02:11 am The National Assembly of France approved a bill that aims to gradually reduce the use of nitrites in cured meats and ordered a review of their possible health risks before the end of June. Nitrite salts are widely used in cured meats such as ham, bacon, and sausage, extending the […]
IOC and WHO reaffirm collaboration to promote equity in vaccines
Updated on 02/06/2022 12:42 pm The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) They reaffirmed their collaboration to promote equity in vaccines and healthy lifestyles, as well as in other projects for future Olympic Games, starting in Paris 2024. The IOC reported this Sunday on the meeting held in Beijing by its […]
WHO chief says he discussed with Chinese PM collaboration on origin of COVID-19
Updated on 02/05/2022 12:06 pm The director of the World Health Organization said on Saturday that he had discussed with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang the need for further collaboration on the origins of the COVID-19a controversial issue that has strained Beijing’s relations with the West. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has previously pressured China to provide more […]
WHO warns of “catastrophic impact” of pandemic on cancer patients
Updated on 02/03/2022 11:12 am The impact of the coronavirus on the health system has had an effect “catastrophic” in cancer patients and, in some countries, up to 50% of diagnostic, review and treatment services have been affected, warned the European regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO). Director of WHO-EuropeHans Kluge, lamented in […]
Europe faces a “unique” situation to control the pandemic, WHO believes
A “truce” in the pandemic that can lead to a “lasting peace”. This is how the World Health Organization (WHO) described the health situation in Europe, where several countries have begun to lift their restrictions, thanks to the high rate of the vaccinated population and the low virulence of the omicron variant. Two years after […]
Europe is experiencing a truce from COVID-19 that could lead to the end of the pandemic, announces the WHO
Updated on 02/03/2022 07:57 am Two years after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Europe could soon enter “a long period of tranquility”, thanks to the high percentages of the vaccinated population, the low virulence of the omicron variant and the end of winter, he said. this Thursday the WHO. “This context, which until now […]