Category - World Health Organisation

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6 Feb 2013

Warning about deepening humanitarian crisis in Syria

The United Nations has warned that the ongoing conflict in Syria, will lead to a sharp spike in the number of people needing urgent aid.
5 Feb 2013

UN begins delivery of safe water supplies for 10 million people in Syria

A large-scale operation is under way in Syria to secure safe water supplies for more than 10 million people, says UNICEF.
21 May 2009

Health in a time of 'flu is a right, not a commodity

When people hear the word 'health' they think immediately of medical matters, says Juan Michel. But health is also an issue of clean drinking water, nutritious food, a safe work environment and essential care accessible at the community level - not least in a time of flu panics.
16 May 2007

World churches' body seeks end to wasteful medicine use

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is giving its backing to a resolution on rational use of medicines to be considered by the 60th World Health Assembly taking place in Geneva, Switzerlkand, from 14-23 May 2007.