Month: September 2024
- Politics
Firefighting levy rises for insurance premiums reduced for coming years
Internal Affairs Minister says it is important Kiwis are not paying more than necessary.Read More
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Statement by WHO Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy
7 August 2024 Thank you for being here. The past two weeks have once again highlighted the scale and complexities…
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Statement by Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, on World …
19 August, 2024 Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we stand united in honouring the extraordinary dedication of humanitarian workers who,…
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Better snakebite data needed to save lives and limbs
Extreme temperatures and drought are affecting snake habitats, including in Iraq’s marshes (pictured), leading the animals closer to human habitats,…
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Youth raise awareness of tobacco industry tricks
4 September 2024, Cairo, Egypt – On 3 September, as part of its ongoing activities to celebrate World No Tobacco…
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First phase of polio campaign concludes successfully in Gaza
Jerusalem, Amman, Geneva, 4 September 2024 – Over 187 000 children under ten years of age were vaccinated with novel…
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High-level mission to Sudan reaffirms WHO commitment, calls for urgent action to address and …
Port Sudan, 9 September 2024 — WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy yesterday concluded…
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WHO analysis highlights vast unmet rehabilitation needs in Gaza
Jerusalem, Cairo, Geneva, 12 September 2024 At least one quarter or 22 500 of those injured in Gaza by 23…
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Around 560 000 children vaccinated in first round of polio campaign in Gaza
13 September 2024, Jerusalem/Amman/Geneva Around 560 000 children under ten years old were vaccinated against polio during the first round…
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Suspect and Protect: Concussion awareness campaign
18 Septebember 2024 FIFA and World Health Organization launch global concussion awareness campaign Suspect and Protect will highlight risks of…
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