29 June 2022 Your key COVID-19 report
Weekly Epidemiological Update
29 June
Globally, the number of weekly COVID-19 cases has increased for the third consecutive week, after a declining trend was observed since the last peak in March 2022. During the week of 20 to 26 June 2022, over 4.1 million cases were reported, an 18% increase as compared to the previous week. The number of new weekly deaths remained similar to that of the previous week, with over 8500 fatalities reported.
In this edition we also provide:
- An update on the circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs)
- Special focus on relative vaccine effectiveness
June Monthly Operational Update
World Health Summit 2022: Registration now opened and key speakers announced
The World Health Summit (WHS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) join forces to organize the 2022 edition of one of the world's leading international, inclusive and inter-sectoral global health conference to bring global health actors closer to setting agenda for a healthier future.
The Summit will take place on 16-18 October 2022 in Berlin, Germany. Participants will focus on “Making the Choice for Health” by reflecting on pressing topics such as Investment for Health and Well-Being, Climate Change and Planetary Health, Architecture for Pandemic Preparedness, Digital Transformation for Health, Food Systems and Health, Health Systems Resilience and Equity, and Global Health for Peace.
Tailoring community engagement interventions during the COVID-19 response
WHO Global Health Emergency Appeal 2022
WHO SPRP 2021 Annual report - WHO Strategic Action Against COVID-19
ACT-Accelerator Appeal: Supporting the spinal cord of the global COVID-19 response - December 2021
Read more stories of ongoing work in countries around the world in support of the COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan 2021.
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