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INCB, WHO and UNODC statement on access to internationally controlled medicines during COVID-19 pandemic
Scope (COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients affected by the pandemic) The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)…
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2 in 5 schools around the world lacked basic handwashing facilities prior to COVID-19 pandemic — UNICEF, WHO
As schools worldwide struggle with reopening, the latest data from the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) reveal that 43 per cent of schools around the world lacked access to basic…
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Happy International Youth Day!
My message to the young and the young at heart: Today as we commemorate International Youth Day, we would like to recognize the role young people play towards shaping a…
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Seabourn Pauses Cruises for Three Ships, Cancels 2021 World Cruise
Ultra-luxury Seabourn has cancelled upcoming voyages for three cruise ships in its fleet—Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Sojourn—as a part of its pause in global ship operations. Each ships has a…
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Eastern Airlines to Introduce Direct Flight From New York to Los Cabos
Eastern Airlines has announced twice-weekly, direct service from New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport, beginning August 29, 2020. According to the airline, it…
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Holland America Cancels All Cruises Through December 15
Holland America Line has extended its “pause” of cruise operations and cancelled departures on all ships in its fleet through December 15, 2020, citing the continuation of travel and port restrictions due…
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Requesting donated medicines to treat epilepsy‐associated tapeworm infection
A recent agreement between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the German pharmaceutical company Bayer promises hope of expanding access to essential medicines for the treatment of people exposed to…
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OIE endorsement of official control programmes for dog-mediated rabies
A new milestone in the journey towards rabies elimination It is well recognized that by developing and implementing organised disease control strategies, countries reduce their related public health and economic…
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The Travel Corporation Shares Solvency to Give Clients Confidence
The Travel Corporation (TTC) and its 40 guided vacations brands have announced its $300 million “Peace of Mind Promise” to the travel advisor community and their clients. As a family-owned…
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Costa Cruises to Resume Italy Sailings on September 6
Following the approval by the Italian government of the resumption of cruises and the new health protocol, Costa Cruises is planning to restart its operations from Italian ports gradually on September 6, 2020. The return…