WHO & Regionals [to 27 February 2016]

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Weekly Epidemiological Record (WER) 26 February 2016, vol. 91, 8 (pp. 89–104)
Contents:
89 Plague around the world, 2010–2015
93 Preventive chemotherapy for helminth diseases: progress report, 2014

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Disease Outbreak News (DONs)
:: Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus – China 25 February 2016
:: Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus – Lao People’s Democratic Republic 25 February 2016
:: Dengue Fever – Uruguay 25 February 2016
:: Zika virus infection – Netherlands – Bonaire and Aruba 22 February 2016

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Call for nominations for SAGE Working Group on the Decade of Vaccine’s Global Vaccine Action Plan
23 February 2016
Deadline for applications 18 March 2016

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WHO “Highlights”
Updated guidance on the care of critically ill children
February 2016 — Children admitted to hospital often die within 24 hours of admission. Many of these deaths can be prevented if treatment is started immediately after their arrival. Updated guidance covers the most common emergency conditions in children arriving at a health facility.

Health Infographics
February 2016 — WHO launches an infographics page to display what effects your health in a clear and concise format. View, download, and share infographics and key messages on diverse health topics.

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:: WHO Regional Offices
WHO African Region AFRO ::
:: Ministers pledge to improve access to vaccines at first-ever Ministerial Conference on Immunization in Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (25 February 2016)
:: Meningitis A nearly eliminated in Africa through vaccination, reaching more than 235 million people – 23 February 2016

WHO Region of the Americas PAHO
:: PAHO experts visit Colombia to support the response to Zika virus (02/23/2016)

WHO South-East Asia Region SEARO
:: Take concrete steps to fight antibiotic resistance, turn pledges into action: WHO
23 February 2016

WHO European Region EURO
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WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region EMRO
:: Health at your fingertips: Using mobiles to help diabetics in Egypt
24 February 2016
:: Africa: Now is the time to reach every child with life-saving vaccines
22 February 2016

WHO Western Pacific Region
:: WHO supports Fiji’s health needs caused by Tropical Cyclone Winston
SUVA, 26 February 2016 – In response to Fiji’s call for international assistance in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Winston, the World Health Organization (WHO) is providing emergency medical supplies and additional personnel to support Fiji as it organizes relief efforts for the survivors. Fiji has declared a State of Emergency.