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WHO speaks at the European Parliament on the COVID-19 response
On June 25, WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Dr Hand Kluge, Regional Director of WHO Europe, spoke at the European Parliament Committee for Environment, Public Health and…
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Partners in health: Germany and France commit to increased support to WHO affirming the Organization’s crucial role in global public health
Germany and France have reconfirmed their political, financial and technical support to WHO. His Excellency Olivier Véran, Minister for Solidarity and Health of the Republic of France, and His Excellency…
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More than 50% Kenya tourism sector is lost because of Corona Virus
Kenya’s tourism sector has taken a huge hit amid the COVID-19 pandemic, losing some 85 billion shillings (about $800 million), a senior government official said on Monday. The Cabinet Secretary…
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ASTA President Calls EU Banning Americans “Short-Sighted”
Last week, the European Union (E.U.) finalized a list of countries who can visit the bloc once it reopens on July 1. Left off that list was the United States…
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Thailand to Target the Wealthy Tourist and Turn Away from Mass Tourism
Thailand’s tourism-revival strategy is to target big spenders seeking privacy and social distancing in the Covid-19 era, rather than try to attract a large number of visitors. The pandemic provides…
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Scenic Unveils New French Culinary Cruises, New Shore Trips & “Book with Confidence”
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has unveiled its 2021 Hidden Wonders of Europe’s Rivers collection and a new “Book with Confidence” program. Detailed in a new digital brochure, the new offerings include two…
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Timeline of WHO’s response to COVID-19
The Director-General and Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme have held 74 media briefings. The Director-General’s opening remarks, transcripts, videos and audio recordings for these media briefings are…
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8th TRIAD Meeting: Statement
The 2020 “Triad Statement” was issued at the close of the 8th biennial meeting of the WHO, the International Confederation of Midwives, and the International Council of Nurses. In 2020…
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UNWTO: Small Island Destinations in Critical Need of Urgent Support
Madrid, Spain, June 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Without strong support, the sudden and unexpected fall in tourism could devastate the economies of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the World…
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Power Bowls Joins Hands Upscale Cold-pressed Juices Brand Pash
Bangkok, Thailand, June 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Part of the Destination Group, Destination Eats today launches an exciting new healthy food and beverage brand – The Power Bowls. Proper…