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The value of integrating HIV prevention and contraceptive services
In 2019, the ECHO trial reminded the world of the very high HIV incidence among women in parts of southern Africa. Those high levels of HIV, and of sexually transmitted…
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Update on progress on Cystic echinococcosis control in Mongolia
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is most common in poor pastoral communities and it is highly endemic in most areas of Mongolia where it presents as a major health burden, especially to…
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Yellow fever – Togo
On 20 April 2020, WHO received information regarding a confirmed yellow fever case in Galangashie health area, located 30 km from Mango village, Oti district, Savanes region in the northern…
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MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises Extend Paused Operations
On Thursday, MSC Cruises announced that it will further extend the temporary fleet-wide halt of its cruise operations through July 31, 2020. MSC Cruises USA guests impacted by the July 11-July…
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Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. Host Virtual Conference
When three of the five previously scheduled in-person Regional Trainings by Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. were canceled as a result of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the headquarters team reschedule those events in…
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WHO welcomes crucial new funding for vaccines
WHO welcomes funding commitments made at today’s Global Vaccine Summit, hosted virtually by the UK government. The Summit is Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s third pledging conference and follows the successful Berlin summit…
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ICAO Debuts Guidelines for Safe Flying; WTTC Approves
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has approved the guidelines to safely restore global air connectivity as devised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ICAO’s COVID-19 Aviation Recovery…
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World Food Safety Day 2020: UN experts in Facebook live event on 5 June 2020
On 7 June 2020, the United Nations will mark the second global World Food Safety Day, led by two of its specialized agencies, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the…
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Real Club de Golf El Prat Reopens, Applying Rigorous Protocol to Prevent Infection
Barcelona, Spain, June 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The most exclusive golf club in Barcelona reopened its doors on Monday, 25 May, after being closed for 10 weeks due to…
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Tourism Destinations’ Very Own Specific Virus – An Opportunity for Immunity against Old Habits & Ignorance
Tourism Destination Governance and Development – Provocative Takeaways from Pre-Covid19 Times for a more stable and brighter Future after the Crisis – by Richard Adam, Chief Executive OPTIMIST, NED Board…