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WHO calls for stepping up vigilance for MERS, Thailand confirms case
June 2015 -- Thailand confirmed Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS CoV) disease in a traveller from the Middle East region, the first case in the WHO South-East Asia Region, as WHO urged countries in the region to step up vigil and review preparedness to respond to the disease. WHO has been working with countries in the Region to build their capacities and strengthen preparedness to effectively detect and respond to outbreaks and other hazards.
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WHO welcomes new Kuwait donation for Syrians in need
15 June 2015 -- The Government of Kuwait has contributed an additional US$ 20 million to provide life-saving treatments to people impacted by the prolonged conflict in Syria. The funding support, will enable WHO to scale up the provision of essential treatments and expand ongoing programmes to provide trauma and secondary health care services.
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Frequently asked questions on MERS-CoV
June 2015 -- What is Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus? Find the answer to questions regarding the disease, the current outbreak and how WHO is responding.
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WHO and partners align on new way forward to measure impact of country health programs
June 2015 -- WHO and partners are coming together today at the World Bank Group for a high-level summit, Measurement and Accountability for Results in Health, to examine and advance a common agenda for health measurement as we move into the post-2015 development era.
Disease outbreak news
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Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Republic of Korea
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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Saudi Arabia
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Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – United Arab Emirates
16 June 2015 -
Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus – China
15 June 2015
Fact sheets
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Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
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Tobacco
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Leprosy
27 May 2015 -
Leishmaniasis
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Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
14 May 2015
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Staying at zero: Keeping Ebola out of Liberia
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Ebola diaries: Rapid response contains Nigeria's outbreak
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Ebola – a test too far for one little girl
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Back from Ebola to teach the next generation
5 June 2015 -
Liberia tackles measles as the Ebola epidemic comes to an end
1 June 2015
Events
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Annual meetings of WHO Regional Committees
31 August–16 October 2015
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World Blood Donor Day: Thank you for saving my life
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World Hepatitis Day: Prevent hepatitis. Act now
28 July 2015
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