World Health Organization Archives

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Monkeypox declared a ‘global health emergency’ by WHO

Five monkeypox deaths have been recorded worldwide. The World Health Organization [WHO] has declared monkeypox a “global health emergency”, a live media briefing on Saturday confirmed. The press conference, chaired…

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WHO ‘confident’ of pandemic risk-free Qatar World Cup

The major sporting tournament will be considered the most geographically-compact World Cup in history. Host Qatar is expected to successfully manage the Covid-19 pandemic risks during the 2022 FIFA World…

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Tobacco smoke pollution ‘nearly non-existent’ in Qatar

The air pollution emitted by smoking is almost 10 times greater than diesel car exhaust. So, what is Qatar doing to tackle the threat? Tobacco smoke pollution is ‘nearly non-existent’…

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No cases of Monkeypox in Qatar yet but here is what you should know

Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health is monitoring the global and regional epidemiological situation to ensure smooth management of a potential introduction of Monkeypox. Health authorities in Qatar have carried out…

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Qatar, FIFA and WHO agree to promote health at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The international power of football will be used as leverage to advocate for a healthier way of life. Officials from Qatar, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and FIFA have agreed,…

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WHO designates Qatar cities with ‘healthy’ status

Qatar receives another WHO recognition, following the Public Health Minister’s appointment as Co-Chair of WHO Subcommittee. The World Health Organization has awarded Doha and Al-Rayyan municipalities with “Healthy Cities” status…

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Pfizer steps towards third Covid-19 booster shot

The pharmaceutical giants have submitted early stage clinical trial data to the FDA to seek authorisation for Covid-19 booster shots. With the constant mutation of the coronavirus into different, deadlier…

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WHO calls for wealthy countries to postpone Covid-19 booster jab

Wealthy nations asked to donate to low income countries in order to vaccinate 10% of world population by September 2021. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on wealthy nations…

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QRCS joins WHO to monitor polio vaccination campaign in Syria

A team of QRCS personnel was sent to Syria to supervise a new polio vaccination campaign in Syria implemented by the WHO. The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Syria…

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