23 March 2023 Your key COVID-19 report
Weekly Epidemiological Update
22 March 2023
Globally, over 3.7 million new cases and over 26 000 deaths were reported in the last 28 days (20 February to 19 March 2023), a decrease of 31% and 46%, respectively, compared to the previous 28 days (23 January to 19 February 2023); however, there are significant regional differences including increases in some regions. As of 19 March 2023, over 760 million confirmed cases and over 6.8 million deaths have been reported globally.
In this edition, we include:
- The COVID-19 epidemiological update at the global and the regional levels
- An update on the SARS-CoV-2 variants of interest (VOI) and variants under monitoring (VUM)
- An update on hospitalizations and ICU admissions related to COVID-19
Donors making a difference: for refugees and other displaced people
About one of every eight people on the planet is on the move, and that number is expected to grow, spurred by poverty, violence, environmental degradation, earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters.
With the support of its contributors, WHO is helping meet the health-care needs of displaced people – including many millions of children – while calling for additional resources to cover the enormous gaps that remain.
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Boosting vaccinations among African populations suffering humanitarian crises: a WHO/EU partnership
Monthly Operational Update
February
Yemen’s health crisis: WHO calls for increased funding to save millions of Yemenis
The World Health Organization (WHO) together with its Health Cluster partners in Yemen is appealing for US$ 392 million to reach 12.9 million people with essential health assistance in 2023. The funding will be used to ensure that overstretched health facilities can continue providing even most basic services to 12.9 million of the most vulnerable people.
WHO's Health Emergency Appeal 2023
WHO needs US$ 2.54 billion to provide help and respond to the urgent needs of the most vulnerable amongst a record 339 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Many are at risk of serious health threats, including disease outbreaks, nutritional crises, and lack of access to essential medical services, The funds will enable WHO to respond to 54 ongoing emergencies, 11 of which are Grade 3.
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