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COVID-19: What is the Omicron variant

WEB3 min. 30/11/2021. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the new Omicron (or B.1.1.529) variant of the coronavirus, reported on November 24 in South Africa, to be …

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COVID-19: Mental Illness, a “Parallel Pandemic”

WEB28/01/2021. The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a “parallel epidemic” of deteriorating mental health, especially among young people. The World Health Organization (WHO) …

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WHO Comprehensive Abortion Care Tool

WEBHealthcare workers have the right to access the most up-to-date evidence-based information, to help them provide comprehensive abortion care.In recognition of …

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Video Games and Mental Health: A Surprising Ally

WEBFurthermore, European gamers credited their gaming experiences with boosting creativity (73%), refining problem-solving skills (66%), and enhancing cognitive functions (68%). As the conversation around mental health amplifies globally, these …

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Healthcare heroes: how the UK’s health workers are …

WEBSince its inception in 1948, the UK’s National Health Service has become one of Britain’s most enviable institutions. In the current crisis, healthcare workers in the UK …

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Climate change: its impacts on mental health

WEBThe impact of climate change on mental health. With climate commitments and actual actions still falling short of what is needed to meet the goals of the Paris …

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COVID-19: WHO presents 2023 outlook

WEBCOVID-19: WHO presents 2023 outlook. 2 min. 06/01/2023. Three years since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and as the number of infections increase in China, the World …

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3rd edition: Health for All Film Festival

WEBDeadline: 30 January 2022. For the third Health for All Film Festival which is to be held in 2022, the World Health Organization is inviting independent filmmakers, production …

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HealthBuddy+ Mobile App

WEBWHO/Europe and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECARO) have rolled out the latest enhancement to a multi …

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Concerns raised over threat of COVID-19 to mental health …

WEBConcerns are raised over the threat of COVID-19 to mental health in Europe. 5 min. 05/05/2020. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Europe, levels of stress and …

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Yoga’s growing importance to post-COVID-19 wellbeing

WEBYoga can be a powerful tool to deal with the lockdown’s uncertainty and isolation, as well as to maintain physical well-being. During lockdown and in its …

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Oceans in danger: the threats they face

WEBClimate change and human activities are causing the health of oceans to decline at an alarming rate. From the acidification of waters to pollution, oceans are …

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The United Nations and the crisis in Gaza

WEB12 April. The situation for Gazans remains dire despite hopes stemming from recent commitments by Israel to boost assistance, the UN’s top aid official in the …

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6) United Nations Western …

WEBTargets. 6.1 By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. 6.2 By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation …

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5th call for short films by the Health for All Film Festival

WEB5 th call opens from 1 November 2023 until 31 January 2024.. The fifth Health for All Film Festival (HAFF) official selection of about 90 short films will be …

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3) United Nations Western …

WEBGoal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages is essential to sustainable development. …

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 1)

WEBTargets. 1.1 By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day. 1.2 By 2030, reduce at least by half …

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Norway’s ongoing journey to optimize breastfeeding support

WEBNorway’s ongoing journey to optimize breastfeeding support. 03/08/2023. Mothers in Norway are entitled to a 1-hour paid break for breastfeeding per day. Photo: …

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