Tag: WHO

Argentine authorities have placed a cargo ship on quarantine in the Parana River due to a suspected mpox case on board, the government announced. This comes as global health officials stay vigilant for a potentially faster-spreading variant of the virus.

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has joined a new global campaign led by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to combat preventable drowning deaths.

To ensure that countries are better prepared to face future health emergencies at sea and their points of entry, WHO organized a 2-part train-the-trainers programme for experienced ship sanitation inspectors of countries from the WHO Eastern Mediterranean and European regions.

A WHO/ILO joint policy brief calls for global action to address mental health at work. The brief illustrates practical strategies for governments, employers, workers, and their organizations in the public and private sectors.

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.