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“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” ~Viktor Frankl

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with key partners and supporters, launched version 2.0 of the Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system, used globally for the early detection of public health threats. Since its development in 2017, the initiative has grown steadily and is now being used by more than 110 Member States and around 30 organizations and networks around the world.

.The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the rapid implementation of many digital health products. This page explains why it is important to evaluate these products and what evaluation approaches might work best in these circumstances.When developing or introducing a new technology, it is important to . When you are introducing technology at speed, it may be even more important to consider evaluation, because it is more likely that you make mistakes or not foresee problems.You should reflect on what your project has done and be open to feedback from stakeholders, including people using your product.

Information on COVID-19 reinfection surveillance programme in England. We are still at a relatively early point in the COVID-19 pandemic regarding opportunities for reinfection and limited cases have been published worldwide.The aim of COVID-19 reinfection surveillance programme is to look at how long immunity lasts, protection against clinical disease (disease with symptoms) and protection against more severe disease.

Meeting minutes taken from meetings of the Commission on Human Medicines' Vaccine Benefit Risk Expert Working Group (VBREWG) between 25 August 2020 and 5 May 2023. The data on this page was temporarily withdrawn in January 2025 to uphold our commitment to providing accurate and transparent records.

— AboutThe UK Commission on Covid Commemoration has been established to secure a broad consensus from across the whole of the United Kingdom on how we commemorate the COVID-19 pandemic and mark this distinctive period in our history at a national and community level. The Commission is expected to report to the Prime Minister by the end of March 2023.

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” ~Carl Jung

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The WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a panel of 27 independent, international, multidisciplinary experts, today published its report on the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.

WHO is developing new tools and innovative partnerships to boost countries’ defenses against future pandemics, including real-time threat detection and genomic analysis of viruses.

Ever walked into your home and thought, “What is that smell?” Maybe it’s a cleaner that smells like chemicals in citrus clothing, or a lavender spray that feels more like panic in a bottle. These everyday products often go unchecked—until you start noticing how they affect your space and health. With homes now doubling as offices, gyms, and more, people are rethinking what they use and why it matters.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) have today announced a sublicensing agreement between MPP and a Nigerian health technology company – Codix Bio – to start development and manufacturing of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) using technology transferred from global in-vitro diagnostics company – SD Biosensor (SDB). This agreement will contribute to advancing equitable access to vital diagnostic tools through local production, expanding manufacturing capacity in the African Region.

After more than three years of intensive negotiations, WHO Member States took a major step forward in efforts to make the world safer from pandemics, by forging a draft agreement for consideration at the upcoming World Health Assembly in May. The proposal aims to strengthen global collaboration on prevention, preparedness and response to future pandemic threats.

store in a tree-lined, gorgeous enclave of Los Angeles: Pacific Palisades. The location was by design; she wanted to be close to her son's school so she could help with carpool and be a hands-on room-mom.

Aaron Ashmore reveals he and wife Zoe Kate split up years ago.

Five years ago, in March 2020, the whole of the UK was plunged into lockdown just days after the World Health Organisation declared the outbreak of Covid-19 a global pandemic. As the virus spread, schools, restaurants and shops closed down while everyone was urged to halt non-essential contact and travel to combat the deadly virus.

th grade within the past five years, encompassing years when schools faced significant disruption from the COVID-19 health emergency. The survey was conducted by web Feb.

The pandemic impacted us all in different ways, with many sadly losing loved ones and others making great sacrifices in their lives. This COVID-19 Day of Reflection will allow people the space and time to reflect and I would encourage everyone to take part in a way that feels right for them.It is right that, as a country, we take the time to remember the COVID-19 pandemic, to reflect on what happened, remember those whose lives were impacted in so many ways and honour those who tragically lost their lives.

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A popular Kinross beer garden - opened as a result of the COVID pandemic but later threatened with closure by the council - looks set to become a permanent summer fixture.

A knifeman fleeing from police officers ran into a health centre before throwing the blade away.

In the fall of 2023, U.S. census data revealed a dramatic spike in the number of Americans who said they had serious difficulty remembering, concentrating, or making decisions during and immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic, The New York Times reported. What was going on here? Did people develop ADHD symptoms during the pandemic? Or did milder symptoms suddenly become “serious” amid the pandemic’s increased demands and daily disruptions?Either possibility is plausible, according to research from the Multimodal Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Study (MTA).

The capacity to hope is a powerful predictor of wellbeing. Scientific research shows that hope improves emotional regulation, pain tolerance, coping strategies, and self-esteem.

With the new year upon us, NHS Lanarkshire is shining a spotlight on the challenges many face during this time and highlighting vital support through its Lanarkshire Mind Matters website.

A man who felt he was "heading into a problem" was eventually diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer.

The UK's Emergency Alert System - an alert used to warn people about dangerous situations, such as floods or wildfires - will be tested again later this year.

China is currently experiencing a HMPV outbreak, but Beijing has stated that respiratory infections are "less severe" and "smaller in scale" than last year.

Infections of the viral disease human metapneumovirus (HMPV) are rising among children northern China, according to Chinese state media.

Nostradamus' predictions for 2025 have been revealed, after he allegedly predicted the Covid pandemic and Queen Elizabeth II's death in recent years.

Several famous musicians have been accused of misusing Covid relief funds.

John Swinney has banned the use of WhatsApp on Scottish Government-issued phones following a furious backlash over the deletion of messages sent during the Covid pandemic.

The government has announced that there will be a UK-wide day of reflection next year to remember those who died during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Netflix's new dark comedy series is inspired by its creator's frantic house-hunting experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With 2024 coming to a close, and the WHO Investment Round gaining speed and support, WHO is looking at ways in which we have delivered on our far-reaching Transformation Agenda that launched with the arrival of Dr Tedros back in 2017. WHO’s transformation was conceived in order to make a measurable difference in people’s health and to deliver the bold objectives of GPW13.

A children's doctor drank from a can of lager during a night shift.

A top civil servant who urged colleagues to destroy their covid Whatsapp messages retired with a pension worth £1.4m. Ken Thomson was also given a CBE despite his role in one of the biggest scandals of Nicola Sturgeon’s time as First Minister.

The funeral of beloved Scottish comedian Janey Godley is taking following a two-day "final tour" of the cities she adored. Godley, who sadly passed away on November 2 at the age of 63 after receiving palliative care for terminal cancer, is having her funeral held at St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow's west end. Among the mourners are former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon.

The Labour government has finally announced its long-awaited vision for a reformed benefits system, which will see local areas, including Greater Manchester, handed more power to get "economically inactive" people back into the workforce. Currently, the UK is an outlier among advanced nations, with this number continuing to grow steadily following the pandemic.

A disease prominent during the Victorian era has become the world's 'top infectious disease killer', world health agencies have said.

Justin Hartley and wife Sofia Pernas arrive back at their hotel on Monday night (October 21) in New York City.

Venom 3 is now in theaters and it’s the third and final film in the franchise. There are plenty of updates to the cast!

“Your anger? It’s telling you where you feel powerless. Your anxiety? It’s telling you that something in your life is off balance. Your fear? It’s telling you what you care about. Your apathy? It’s telling you where you’re overextended and burnt out. Your feelings aren’t random, they are messengers. And if you want to get anywhere, you need to be able to let them speak to you and tell you what you really need.” ~Brianna Wiest

Al Pacino is weighing in on what happens after you die.

Al Pacino very nearly died of COVID-19 back at the height of the pandemic in early 2020!

Boris Johnson has rejected claims that he was preoccupied with writing his book about Shakespeare as the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded. The former Prime Minister was absent from several emergency Cobra meetings at the onset of the pandemic.

The Heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed on broad principles for cooperation on pandemic preparedness. This cooperation will allow a scaling up of support to countries to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats through the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST), the WBG’s financial and technical support, and WHO’s technical expertise and in-country capabilities. The RST allows eligible member countries to access long-term financing at low interest rates to help implement reforms that address structural challenges to the stability of the economy, such as those posed by pandemics, and to enhance countries’ health systems resilience.

Dumbfounded young clubbers turned up at nightclubs with McDonald’s happy meals after Covid 19 with no idea how to go clubbing, according legendary Scots nightclub boss.