The use of face masks during outbreaks of viral illnesses such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has only been shown in scientific studies to be effective for protecting healthcare workers and to reduce the risk of sick patients spreading the disease. Read more.
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03/05/2020 - Face masks during outbreaks: Who, when, where and how to use them
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03/04/2020 - WHO launches a digital version of its Model list of Essential Medicines (EML)
The World Health Organization has launched a new easy-to-access, digital version of its Model list of Essential Medicines (EML). The move will revolutionize the way this core WHO reference tool is used. Read more. Access the list.
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02/17/2020 - Migration and Health in the Americas (PAHO)
Many adverse drivers and structural issues have given rise to evolving dynamics in migration within the Regionof the Americas. Rapid and large movements of people have triggered a humanitarian situation, a financial problem, and a test to the resilience of countries’ health systems. Learn more on this theme.
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02/12/2020 - Article: Big Pharma and Organized Crime — They Are More Similar Than You May Think (Wake up World)
In this article for the Wake up World website, Carolanne Wright shows that "if you believe pharmaceutical corporations hold the health of the general public in high regard, it’s time to reconsider". Read more.
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02/04/2020 - WHO: Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
On this website you can find information and guidance from WHO regarding the current outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that was first reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019. Please visit the page of WHO for daily updates.
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01/31/2020 - OpenWHO: Free online course (WHO): Emerging respiratory viruses, including nCoV: methods for detection, prevention, response and control
This course provides a general introduction to nCoV and emerging respiratory viruses and is intended for public health professionals, incident managers and personnel working for the United Nations, international organizations and NGOs. Read more.
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01/27/2020 - Alicia Bárcena (ECLAC): "Investment is key for bolstering productive diversification, infrastructure, and integration of the Region’s countries"
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01/27/2020 - Nearly half a billion can’t find decent work, unemployment set to rise: new UN labour report
Around half a billion people work fewer paid hours than they would like, or are not getting enough access to paid work, shows a study published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Monday, which also forecasts that unemployment will rise by about 2.5 million this year.
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01/26/2020 - E-cigarettes: how risky are they?
Are e-cigarettes and other vaping products dangerous? Do e-cigarettes (ENDS) cause lung injuries? Are e-cigarettes more dangerous than regular cigarettes? Are ENDS addictive?
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01/26/2020 - Pan American Health Organization and Airbnb Announce Collaboration
The Pan American Health Organization and Airbnb have agreed to collaborate on providing food safety information to the public, using educational materials to promote prevention of foodborne diseases and reduction of food safety risks. Read more.