Tag: WHO

The Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, issued a statement that the global monkeypox outbreak represents a public health emergency of international concern.

As of 22 June, WHO has reported over 3400 confirmed cases of monkeypox in 2022. Cases have been reported from 50 countries, with a majority being reported from non-endemic countries. The European region accounts for 86% of the reported cases and 11% of the cases have been detected in the Americas.

IMO published a circular to disseminate information and guidance on the monkeypox disease, based on recommendations developed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

2022 marks a significant year for workplace wellbeing with the World Health Organization officially recognizing burnout as an occupational phenomenon. A shipping career, either onboard or in an office, can be demanding, with heavy workload and unexpected situations. How sure are you that you are taking care of yourself?

ILO, IMO, UNCTAD, WHO, have issued a joint statement urging stakeholders to collaborate to prevent undue hardship to seafarers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The World Health Organization published an implementation guide for the management of COVID-19 on board cargo ships and fishing vessels.

WHO and ILO will form an Action Group “as a matter of urgency” with major transport bodies to ensure freedom of movement for transport workers. 

Sunday 10 October was World Mental Health Day, which was themed 'Mental Health in an Unequal World'. This day is a global event which aims to raise more awareness about mental health conditions.

Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak in March 2020, prevalence of anxiety and depression has been increased or even doubled.

On July 16, the World Health Organization (WHO) listed seafarers on cargo ships as a key group that should be prioritised for vaccinations. This was a move that ECSA and ETF applauded.