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3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 2 min read
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Ireland places disability and rehabilitation at the heart of its health system reform

Ireland is implementing progressive health and social care service reforms for people with disabilities. Named ‘Transforming Lives’, the reforms ensure access to quality, personalized c... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 2 min read
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Fighting COVID-19 in prisons: WHO report presents best practices from countries

People living in prisons are more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection than those living in the outside community, but there are many ways to protect them. A new WHO report “Good practices... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 2 min read
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New WHO/Europe pocket book will support primary health care for children and adolescents

WHO/Europe has launched its first-ever “Pocket book of primary health care for children and adolescents”, a comprehensive manual for doctors, nurses and other health workers responsible... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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European Union funding boosts COVID-19 vaccination in Africa

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) has allocated €16 million in funding to support WHO’s work to boost CO... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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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 outbr... Read More
World Health Organization
3 years ago ⋅ English ⋅ 1 min read
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European Technical Advisory Group updates recommendations for prioritization and use of COVID-19 vaccines

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 pri... Read More