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Prioritizing refugee health in Republic of Moldova through better water, sanitation and hygiene

Prioritizing refugee health in Republic of Moldova through better water, sanitation and hygiene

Every day, thousands of refugees are crossing the border from Ukraine into the Republic of Moldova to flee the war. Such large displaced populations are particularly vulnerable to outbreaks of water- and food-borne disease, as they are often forced to live in crowded, temporary accommodation where access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) can…

European Technical Advisory Group updates recommendations for prioritization and use of COVID-19 vaccines

European Technical Advisory Group updates recommendations for prioritization and use of COVID-19 vaccines

WHO/Europe Menu Home Health topics Countries Publications Data and evidence Media centre About us 25-03-2022 The European Technical Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (ETAGE) met virtually on 14 March 2022 to update its recommendations for Member States of the WHO European Region on prioritization and use of COVID-19 vaccines.Based on a review of available…

Slovenia: working with civil society to better support and integrate refugees and migrants during the pandemic

Slovenia: working with civil society to better support and integrate refugees and migrants during the pandemic

For refugees and migrants in Slovenia, the COVID-19 pandemic has added to the constraints and distress they have experienced as a result of fleeing hardship in their countries of origin.“For the 3000 refugees and migrants hosted in reception centres across Slovenia, it has been a struggle to comply with COVID-19 protective measures such as physical…

WHO/Europe advisory group issues revised recommendations on schooling during COVID-19

WHO/Europe advisory group issues revised recommendations on schooling during COVID-19

The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on schooling during COVID-19, an advisory body to WHO/Europe, has published its latest set of recommendations on children and adolescents’ access to education during the COVID-19 pandemic. These recommendations replace and update the previous ones issued in June 2021.Gathering in February 2022, for its 8th meeting, the TAG made 8…

Tuberculosis remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide, warns new report

Tuberculosis remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide, warns new report

For additional information from the WHO Regional Office for Europe, contact: Sampreethi Aipanjiguly Communications Officer WHO Regional Office for Europe Email: aipanjigulys@who.int For further information from ECDC please contact: ECDC press office European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Tel.: +46 (0) 8 58 60 16 78 Email: press@ecdc.europa.eu Copenhagen/Stockholm, 24 March 2022According to…

Ukraine: 28 days of war, 64 verified attacks on health care, and 18 million people affected

Ukraine: 28 days of war, 64 verified attacks on health care, and 18 million people affected

Press contacts: Press office WHO Regional Office for Europe Email: eupress@who.int Copenhagen, 24 March 2022One month of war has had a devastating impact on Ukraine’s health system, severely restricted access to services, and triggered an urgent need to treat trauma injuries and chronic conditions. Destroyed health infrastructure and disrupted chains of medical supplies now pose…

One month of the war in Ukraine – addressing the health needs of 2 million refugees arriving into Poland

One month of the war in Ukraine – addressing the health needs of 2 million refugees arriving into Poland

Since the Ukraine war started on 24 February 2022, over 3 million people have fled the country to neighbouring states, with the majority, mostly women and children, crossing into Poland to seek protection.Many of them are in need of immediate medical assistance, having been deprived of food and water and exposed to freezing temperatures during…