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It is with a heart full of sadness that I communicate the death of Robby Bacchus. Robby, who belonged to the Royal College of Pathology, has been an outstanding member…
It is with a heart full of sadness that I communicate the death of Robby Bacchus. Robby, who belonged to the Royal College of Pathology, has been an outstanding member…
Mapping of Emergency Use Pathways Please find attached a recent CIRS document giving a very good overview about regulatory emergency use pathways and regulatory flexibilities during COVID-19 pandemic. Alignment…
Letter to quotidianosanità.it APR 30 – Dear Director, the approach of “phase 2” fills me with concern. The behaviors of the Italians have so far been moderately virtuous, but we…
Here you will find latest news, guidance as well as case numbers and deaths related to COVID-19 outbreak. This page is updated daily, so make sure to come back often…
Individuals and organizations who want to help fight the pandemic and support WHO and partners can now donate through the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO. covid19responsefund.org
Once subscribed to the WHO Viber chatbot, users will receive notifications with the latest information directly from WHO. Users can also learn how to protect themselves and take a quiz…
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Research is currently underway to understand the impacts of COVID-19 on pregnant women. In this Q&A, we take a look at what we know so far. Go to the website
The COVID-19 pandemic means that many of us are staying at home and doing less in terms of social interactions and exercise. Here is advice to help you and your…
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) www.arcgis.com
A one-stop shop for the latest updates and social media posts on coronavirus disease. This page is updated daily, so make sure to come back often and see the newest…
WHO provides guidance to governments on when and how to use quarantine measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease. Download the Document
Real-time training during global emergencies is critical for effective preparedness and response. The OpenWHO COVID-19 channel provides free learning resources for health professionals, decision-makers and the public in multiple languages…
Severe and mounting disruption to the global supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) – caused by rising demand, panic buying, hoarding and misuse – is putting lives at risk from…
March 4 119 new cases, 38 new deaths (37 in Hubei) and 2,652 new discharges occurred in China on March 3, as reported by the National Health Commission (NHC) of…
Watch Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s technical lead on the coronavirus disease, answer questions from the public about COVID-19. Dr Van Kerkhove was a member of the recent joint mission…
A one-stop shop for the latest updates and social media posts on coronavirus disease. This page is updated daily, so make sure to come back often and see the newest…
It’s vital to fight stigma because it can drive people to hide illness, not seek health care immediately and discourage them from adopting healthy behaviours. This guide includes tips and…
Everyone must play a role if we are to stop the spread of COVID-19. These low-cost measures will help prevent the spread of infections in your workplace and protect your…
February 26 – Corona in various countries Updates from the Confederation of Medical Associations in Asia and Oceania (CMAO) 5 new cases in Germany: including a 25-year-old man near…
Abstract/Summary In response to the COVID-19 outbreak this risk communication package for healthcare facilities provides healthcare workers (HCWs) and healthcare facility management with the information, procedures, and tools required to…
This free online course provides an introduction to novel coronavirus and other emerging respiratory viruses. It is intended for health professionals, incident managers and personnel working for international organizations and…
Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and other people, particularly those who are coughing, sneezing and have a fever. Watch the video
As we learn more about the new coronavirus, we have updated our online Q&A to keep you informed. Head over to our website to find out the answers to some…
WHO is gathering the latest scientific findings and knowledge on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and compiling it in an easy-to-search database. The list of entries is hand-picked and updated daily. Read…
Is it safe to receive a package or a letter from China? Can eating garlic help prevent infection with the new coronavirus? Can regularly rinsing your nose with saline help…
If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected coronavirus infection. Find out when and how to use…
To fight further spread of the new coronavirus outbreak in China and globally, and protect states with weaker health systems, the international community has launched a US$675 million preparedness and…
Prof. Roberto Verna, President of WASPaLM, expresses personally and on behalf of all the members of the Board, the council of past officers and all the Constituent Societies, the great…
The Trustees of the World Pathology Foundation are pleased to announce the 2018 Gordon Signy Fellowship awardees for 2018. Ademola Samson AdewoyanAdemola Samson Adewoyan obtained his clinical pathology training at…
President’s Message of the Month Getting it right first time (GIRFT) programme pathology clinical leads I am very pleased to welcome the appointment by theGetting It Right First Time (GIRFT)…
Access to high-quality and timely pathology and laboratory medicine (PALM) services will be needed to support health-care systems that are tasked with providing universal health coverage. Individual diagnosis and disease…