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Friday 10.15.21 | Issue 129
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) updates
A virtual press briefing with simultaneous translation in all UN languages with the participation of the WHO Director-General is planned for next week. Media advisories with Zoom links/dial-in details will be emailed in advance. For the latest news from WHO on COVID-19 and other breaking health stories, read WHO's news updates.
Monday, 18 October
WHO and State of Qatar to launch new multiyear partnership on making FIFA World Cup 2022 and mega sporting events healthy and safe
On Monday at 11:00 CEST, WHO and the State of Qatar, in collaboration with FIFA, will launch a new partnership and project titled "Healthy 2022 World Cup - Creating Legacy for Sport and Health". During the same event, WHO will also announce the appointment of a new WHO Goodwill ambassador for sports and health. More here, where you can also watch the event live as well as on WHO’s YouTube, Twitter and Facebook channels.
Tuesday, 19 October
WHO position paper launch
WHO has developed a position paper on “Building health systems resilience for UHC and health security during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.” The paper calls for renewed and heightened national and global commitment to building resilient health systems through integration of universal health coverage and health security efforts. A launch event is scheduled for Tuesday at 12:00 CEST, and will be livestreamed here, where more info about the position paper and event is available.
Friday, 22 October
Ninth COVID-19 IHR Emergency Committee meeting
The ninth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is expected to be held next Friday. More info will be available next week. More about the Committee.
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