WHO & Regional Offices [to 2 May 2020]

1 May 2020 Statement
Statement on the third meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

1 May 2020 News release
Billions worldwide living with herpes

1 May 2020 News release
WHO and European Investment Bank strengthen efforts to combat COVID-19 and build resilient health systems to face future pandemics
:: WHO and the European Investment Bank enhance cooperation to support countries in addressing the health impact of COVID-19
:: The first phase will address urgent needs and strengthen primary health care in ten African countries
:: Enhanced WHO-EIB partnership will scale up financing to assure the chain of essential supplies, including personal protective equipment, diagnostics and clinical management
:: New initiative will accelerate investment in health preparedness and primary health care with a focus on health work force, infrastructure, and water, sanitation and hygiene
:: The initiative involves measures to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance

27 April 2020 Statement
WHO Timeline – COVID-19

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Weekly Epidemiological Record, 1 May 2020, vol. 95, 18 (pp. 173–184)
Progress towards maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination – worldwide, 2000–2018

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WHO Regional Offices
Selected Press Releases, Announcements
WHO African Region AFRO
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WHO Region of the Americas PAHO
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WHO South-East Asia Region SEARO
:: 29 April 2020 News release
WHO convenes manufacturers, regulatory authorities meet on COVID-19 vaccines

WHO European Region EURO
:: COVID-19 pandemic remains public health emergency of international concern 02-05-2020
:: WHO/Europe COVID-19 mission on route to Tajikistan at Government’s request 01-05-2020
:: Vital health protection steps must be continued during COVID-19 30-04-2020
:: Through transparent knowledge-sharing, tailored support on the ground, and steadfast solidarity we will beat COVID-19 29-04-2020
:: COVID-19 exposes the critical importance of patient rehabilitation 28-04-2020

WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region EMRO
:: Statement by WHO’s Regional Director Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari on our collective fight against COVID-19 28 April 2020

WHO Western Pacific Region
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