7 Dangerous Diseases/Disorders Seafarers Should Be Aware Of

7 Dangerous Diseases/Disorders Seafarers Should Be Aware Of

Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 26 May 2022 May 26, 2022
Resolution on "Health emergency in Ukraine"In a vote (with 88 yes, 12 no, 53 abstentions), delegates at the World Health Assembly agreed a resolution on the “Health emergency in Ukraine and refugee receiving and hosting countries, stemming from the Russian Federation’s aggression“. Among other issues, the resolution brings attention to the direct and indirect health impacts […]
Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 25 May 2022 May 25, 2022
Preparing cities and urban centres for emergenciesConcurring on the need for cities and urban settings to be better prepared to respond to health emergencies, delegates at the Seventy-Fifth World Health Assembly agreed a resolution calling for more action and resources in these unique settings.Cities and local authorities have an important role in preventing, preparing for […]
Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 24 May 2022 May 24, 2022
New sustainable financing model Following the re-election of Dr Tedros Adhanhom Ghebreysus as WHO Director-General, delegates at the World Health Assembly agreed a landmark decision on sustainable financing for WHO, adopting a series of recommendations from a Sustainable Financing Working Group made up of WHO Member States.The recommendations aim to make WHO’s funding more predictable […]

Risk assessment: Monkeypox multi-country outbreak May 23, 2022
Cases of monkeypox (MPX) acquired in the EU have recently been reported in nine EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the Netherlands).
Multi-country outbreak of monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium sequence type 34 linked to chocolate products – first update May 18, 2022
On 17 February 2022, the United Kingdom (UK) reported a cluster of cases with monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium sequence type 34 infection. As of 18 May 2022, 324 cases had been reported in 12 EU/EEA countries and the UK, including two distinct strains.
Increase in severe acute hepatitis cases of unknown aetiology in children April 28, 2022
An increase in severe acute hepatitis cases of unknown aetiology among previously healthy children was first reported by the United Kingdom (UK) on 5 April 2022.