Outbreaks underline critical need to ramp up health systems: Tedros

Outbreaks underline critical need to ramp up health systems: Tedros

The call comes against a backdrop of Marburg and mpox outbreaks, the more than 10,000 COVID-19 deaths still being reported weekly, and the ongoing emergency response to the deadly earthquake in Syria and Türkiye, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “Together, these current conditions point to the critical need for all countries to build health…

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Exhibition on fruit and vegetable supply systems concludes in Berlin

Exhibition on fruit and vegetable supply systems concludes in Berlin

Fruit Logistica, the world’s largest exhibition of fruits, vegetables and their supply systems, ended in Berlin, the capital of Germany, after three days. This year, exhibitors from around 90 countries from America, Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia participated and presented their products to the world. These items included fresh fruits and vegetables and their…

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Caribbean sees first regional launch of global plan on early warning systems

Caribbean sees first regional launch of global plan on early warning systems

The event aimed to mobilize Prime Ministers to support the Early Warnings for All initiative (EW4ALL) in the face of mounting climate hazards.  2021 was the region’s fourth costliest hurricane season on record, with 21 named storms, including seven hurricanes.   Protecting vulnerable communities  UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced EW4ALL at the COP27 climate change…

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