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19 January 2023 Your key COVID-19 report COVID-19 Reports UpdateSee all reportsWeekly Epidemiological Update19 January 2023Globally, nearly 2.8 million new cases and over 13 000 deaths were reported in the week of 9 to 15 January 2023. In the last 28 days (19 December 2022 to 15 January 2023), nearly 13 million cases and almost 53 000 new deaths were reported globally – a decrease of 7% and an increase of 20%, respectively, compared to the previous 28 days. As of 15 January 2023, over 662 million confirmed cases and over 6.7 million deaths have been reported globally. In this edition, we include: The COVID-19 epidemiological update at the global and regional levels.An update on the circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) and Omicron subvariants under monitoring.An update on hospitalizations and ICU admissions related to COVID-19. See the updateTune in for the launchThe event will be livestreamed on this link (not yet live): www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/01/23/default-calendar/WHOs-health-emergency-appeal-2023 Health for all: 75 years of improving public healthOn 7 April 2023, the World Health Organization will observe its 75th birthday. WHO’s 75th anniversary year is an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades. It is also an opportunity to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today and tomorrow. #HealthForAll #WHO75 Donors making a difference to improve health for allAcross the Americas, South Asia and Africa, donors are helping WHO respond to emergencies, build vaccine-manufacturing facilities, set up early warning systems, identify drug-resistant microbes and more, as well as helping Ukraine adapt its health system for winter and Comoros to end HIV transmission from mothers to babies. Read the storiesMonthly Operational UpdateThe Monthly Operational is broadening its scope and now features articles on WHO’s work in all health emergencies, inclusive of the COVID-19 pandemic response.December In this edition of the Monthly Operational Update, highlights of country-level actions and WHO support to countries include: WHO and partners deploy medical personnel and supplies in solidarity with Tuvalu’s COVID-19 response effort in the Western Pacific region.WHO and AIRA host workshops on the ‘co-design’ approach on content development for Infodemic management in Nigeria.WHO/Europe carries out its Regional Joint Assessment and Detection of Events (JADE) simulation exercise for the first time since the pandemic.WHO conducts an assessment visit in Bhutan, ahead of the installation of the country’s first onsite medical oxygen generation system.A nurse’s role in counteracting myths about COVID-19 vaccination in Honduras: “We talked for an hour, and I managed to vaccinate them against COVID-19”.Local health workers in the Philippines champion COVID-19 safety on remote islands.Fostering and mentoring laboratory leaders in Central Africa.WHO launches emergency-use protocol for tecovirimat to support mpox response efforts globally.Peru responds to mpox by engaging affected communities.The WHE Balkan Hub builds local and long-term public health capacity for mpox prevention and control.WHO publishes public health advice on preventing and addressing stigma and discrimination related to mpox.WHO contributes to cholera outbreaks response across the world.WHO at the forefront of the cholera response in Lebanon.WHO/Europe hosts a strategic and operational planning and Monitoring and Evaluation workshop for refugee-hosting countries responding to the crisis in Ukraine.Rapid response teams bolster Uganda’s response to Ebola Disease Outbreak.WHO undertakes a measles-rubella campaign to prevent disease outbreaks in flood-affected Pakistan.Ethiopian Emergency Medical Teams provides support to drought-affected areas as part of its deployment.Global Health Cluster conducts a successful first all-women Health Cluster leadership training. See the updateCOVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan 2022: Global Monitoring and Evaluation Framework WHO's response to COVID-19 - 2022 Mid-Year Report WHO's response in other emergencies WHO Global Health Emergency Appeal 2022 Read more stories of work in countries around the world in support of the COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan 2021. Thanks to all donors and partners contributing to the WHO COVID-19 response. This email aims to keep you informed about WHO's work to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and showcase stories of impact made possible thanks to the contributions of our donors and partners. Help us improve it by sharing your feedback to WHO media. Share Tweet Share Forward
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