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COVID cases surge amid growing threat from antimicrobial resistance – WHO chief
More cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past four weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic, the UN health agency chief told journalists on Friday as he launched a new report on the threat posed by antimicrobial resistance.
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Regional Director’s visit cements stronger cooperation on health in Albania
On a recent country visit to Albania, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, signed a 2-year agreement to work together on key health issues, and met decision-makers and health workers on the COVID-19 frontline. Following a press briefing, both Dr Kluge and Albania’s Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ms Ogerta…
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Next steps to deliver “United Action for Better Health” in Europe
From the launch of a new centre for health emergency preparedness; the establishment of a scientific advisory board to help identify policy priorities during pandemics; and the formation of a regional tripartite joint secretariat to coordinate One Health action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR); to preparing for COVID-19 vaccine deployment and availability; and restructuring WHO/Europe, progress…
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Remdesivir no COVID-19 silver bullet, says UN health agency
An advisory body of the UN health agency is not recommending the use of the high-profile antiviral drug Remdesivir for hospitalized COVID-19 patients, saying on Thursday there is insufficient evidence that it improves survival outcomes or cuts down on the need for patients to be put onto ventilators.
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Berry Global Group, Inc. (BERY) CEO Tom Salmon on Q4 2020 Results – Earnings Call Transcript
… America, Mexico, Africa and Eastern Europe, offering higher growth potential … sheet improvement, delivering profitable organic growth in 2020, and … million of low hanging fruit of EBITDA growth in … are actually preparing their restaurants and considering models …
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In the face of ridicule: one woman’s fight to bring sanitation to a Nepali village
4.2 billion people are living without access to safely managed sanitation, putting them at increased risk of catching a host of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, cholera, and typhoid. On this year’s World Toilet Day, which is marked on 19 November, we look at how Ratna Khawas has fought ridicule and tradition to improve hygiene…
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Europe Food Preservatives Market 2020 Precise Outlook – Kerry Group PLC, Brenntag Holding GmbH, Tate & Lyle PLC, Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Koninklijke DSM N.V., DuPont de Nemours, Inc
… (RTE) food in Europe, manufacturers of RTE foods are inculcating … preservatives market in Europe. The European marketplace has … through EU law. Competitive Landscape The Europe food preservatives … demand for natural and organic food products. Moreover, …
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Europe Weight Loss Management Market Emerging Trends and Demands 2020 to 2025 | General Nutrition Centers Inc., Amway Corp., Glanbia PLC, and Herbalife International
… in most of the EU member states, particularly among … For instance, the WHO European Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2015 … popularity of natural and organic ingredients in weight management … International. Influence Of The Europe Weight Loss Management Market …
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Ensure safe and hygienic sanitation for all, UN urges, marking World Toilet Day
The UN is marking World Toilet Day on Thursday, in a bid to reinforce the need for equal access to sanitation for all. More than a quarter of the global population lack basic facilities, and more than three billion people live in homes without basic hand washing facilities, soap and water.
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Future of an entire generation at risk, as COVID-19 pandemic drags on
While symptoms among children infected with COVID-19 mostly remain mild, infections are rising and the longer-term impact on the education, nutrition and well-being of an entire generation of young people can be life-altering, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned.