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🌍 WHO has launched a ~US$1B appeal to support health care in 36 of the world’s worst emergencies, aiming to reach 239M people facing conflict, climate shocks and outbreaks—from Gaza and Sudan to Afghanistan and Yemen.
#WHO #HealthEmergencies #HumanitarianCrisis

🆘 WHO’s 2026 appeal names 11 crisis settings where health systems are on the brink—from Afghanistan, DRC and Haiti to Gaza, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and Yemen—people are dying from preventable causes, not just violence.

#WHO #HealthEmergencies #HumanitarianCrisis

UN brief urges more funding and access as crises worsen in South Sudan, Gaza, Syria, Mozambique and Venezuela At a United Nations press briefing, the Spokesperson summarized multiple humanitarian emergencies — including displacement in South Sudan, cholera outbreaks, constrained aid in Gaza and a CERF allocation for Mozambique — and urged member states to provide sustained flexible funding and lift restrictions on aid deliveries.

The UN warns of escalating humanitarian crises across South Sudan, Gaza, Syria, Mozambique, and Venezuela, urging for immediate funding and unrestricted access to deliver critical aid.

Learn more here!

#US #CitizenPortal #SouthSudanHumanitarian #CrisisResponse #FundingNeeded #HealthEmergencies

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Blue graphic with University of Toronto and Institute logos; text announces new name: Institute of Health Emergencies & Pandemics.

We are now the Institute of Health Emergencies & Pandemics!

Our new name reflects a broader commitment: advancing research, policy, and partnerships to strengthen global health resilience.

🔗 Read more: bit.ly/43J7iyM

#HealthEmergencies #Pandemics #UofT #HealthSecurity

Connecticut law grants liability immunity for epinephrine administration in schools Legislation protects teachers and staff from liability when administering epinephrine during emergencies

Connecticut has just passed a groundbreaking law that shields teachers and staff from liability when they step in to save lives with epinephrine during emergencies.

Learn more here!

#CT #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #HealthEmergencies #EducationPolicy

Medical Evacuations 📣Do you want to know more about the upcoming guidance on #MedicalEvacuation and latest updates and real-life experiences from recent #healthemergencies? Join us for the next EMT - Emergency Medical Teams 🌎 Call From Framework to Field: Medical Evacuation in #Emergencies 📅 Tuesday, 1 July 2025🕙 12:30–14:00 CEST📍 Microsoft Teams Webinar | Registration required This session will focus on guidance for medical and specialized care teams, with practical insights and experiences from the field. Register here 👉 #adventureswithnursejamla

Medical Evacuations

📣Do you want to know more about the upcoming guidance on #MedicalEvacuation and latest updates and real-life experiences from recent #healthemergencies? Join us for the next EMT - Emergency Medical Teams 🌎 Call From Framework to Field: Medical Evacuation in #Emergencies 📅…

Competitiveness & security are the key themes for the upcoming DK Presidency 🇩🇰 which I discussed with Svend Særkjær, Perm. Secretary of the Danish Ministry for the Interior and Health.

These topics match perfectly with #DGHERA

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Montana legislators introduce House Bill 920 aiming for policy reform Legislators introduce House Bill 920 to initiate policy changes in Montana

Montana lawmakers are igniting a heated debate over House Bill 920, a bold proposal that could redefine the state’s approach to public health and safety amid rising concerns about government overreach.

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#MT #MontanaPublicHealth #HealthEmergencies #GovernmentAccountability

Colorado Senate introduces bill for emergency-use epinephrine in schools Senate Bill 25-278 aims to update epinephrine terminology for school anaphylaxis treatment.

Colorado's Senate Bill 278 is set to revolutionize how schools respond to anaphylaxis by broadening the definition of emergency-use epinephrine, potentially saving lives in the process.

Learn more here!

#CO #CitizenPortal #StudentSafety #HealthEmergencies #EducationPolicy

WHO chief asks countries to push Washington to reconsider its withdrawal The World Health Organization chief is asking global leaders to lean on Washington to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the U.N. health agency.

#WHO chief asks countries to push Washington to reconsider withdrawal

Budget report says WHO #HealthEmergencies program has a “heavy reliance” on American cash and “Readiness functions” in #WHOEurope office more than 80% reliant on the $154 million the U.S. contributes.

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New legislation allows qualified adults to administer emergency epinephrine and albuterol in schools Qualified adults can now administer epinephrine and albuterol during asthma or anaphylaxis emergencies.

Utah lawmakers are taking a bold step to save lives by allowing teachers and staff to administer life-saving medications during medical emergencies in schools.

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#UT #HealthEmergencies #StudentSafety #LegislativeReform #CitizenPortal

1/5 | 📍 The ECHO Model supports communities around the world respond to #healthemergencies and crises. Learn more in “It’s Time to Radically Rethink How We Prepare for and Respond to Global Health Emergencies,” an article published by Think Global Health (an initiative from @cfr.org). Bio link. 🔗

Graphic with lime green background. White text on the right reads: Engaging health and care workers in health emergencies. Implementation toolkit. Underneath in white is the World Health Organisation logo, and then the words, European Region. On the right are six hexagons, arranged in a symmetrical, hexagonal shape. Each is a different colour and is a photo of a different health or care worker in their work setting.

WHO Europe launches toolkit for health authorities to strengthen engagement of health workers in emergency responses:

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📅 November 28, 2024⌚13:00 – 14:00 CET📌 The World Health Organization EPI-WIN Learning Series / Topic - One Health Intelligence: Global Collaboration for Emerging Health Threat Detection 🔗Learn more and register ➡️ who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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🟢 Strengthening #CommunityResilience

📣 Effective risk communication & 🤝 community engagement save lives in #HealthEmergencies.

Together with colleagues & stakeholders in Skopje 🇲🇰, we piloted a participatory #mapping of actors to tailor #CommunityEngagement strategies for those most at risk.

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