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Highlights
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World Sepsis Day 2017
September 2017 – Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. For World Sepsis Day 2017, WHO and partners are hosting a free online congress to shine a spotlight on neglected aspects of sepsis.
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Hurricane Irma: WHO taking measures to provide support
September 2017 – WHO country offices in the Caribbean are taking preventive measures to provide the necessary support to the authorities, and a team of infrastructure, engineering, and administrative specialists has been prepared to support the immediate assessment and response to the impact of countries located on the path of hurricane Irma.
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A child’s search to treat kidney disease in Yemen
September 2017 – Accessing dialysis has always been tricky in Yemen, the poorest country in the Middle East. And now conflict has created additional challenges, with health facilities facing a shortage of supplies, and travel complicated by checkpoints and insecurity. In the midst of an economic crisis, it is exceptionally difficult for all patients to access the treatment they need.
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Ukraine: 20% reduction in smokers since 2010
September 2017 – The results of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey released in Ukraine reveal a 20% reduction in smokers over the past 7 years. Following WHO recommendations, Ukraine has strengthened its anti-tobacco legislation, resulting in this reduction in the number of people who smoke.
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Events
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For Health, Make Mercury History
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WHO Global Conference on Noncommunicable diseases
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World Hepatitis Summit 2017
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Global Ministerial Conference on Ending TB in the Sustainable Development Era
16–17 November 2017
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Disease outbreak news
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Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Oman
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Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Saudi Arabia
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Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus – China
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Yellow fever – France – French Guiana
30 August 2017