WHO raises alarm over cholera outbreak in Angola
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over a cholera disease outbreak in Angola in the past few months.
Read moreDetailsThe World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over a cholera disease outbreak in Angola in the past few months.
Read moreDetailsArgentine 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.
Read moreDetailsThe International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has joined a new global campaign led by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to combat preventable drowning deaths.
Read moreDetailsTo 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.
Read moreDetailsA 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.
Read moreDetailsThe 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.
Read moreDetailsAs 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.
Read moreDetailsIMO published a circular to disseminate information and guidance on the monkeypox disease, based on recommendations developed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Read moreDetails2022 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?
Read moreDetailsILO, IMO, UNCTAD, WHO, have issued a joint statement urging stakeholders to collaborate to prevent undue hardship to seafarers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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