Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says access to COVID-19 tools accelerator is vital in pandemic response
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says access to COVID-19 tools accelerator is vital in pandemic response
Description
April 27, 2020
World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that Friday’s launch of the WHO’s initiative of access to the COVID-19 tools accelerator, was a “powerful demonstration of the world’s solidarity.” He added that this initiative is a vital investment in the COVID-19 response as the organization is hopeful that the solidarity trial will help bring understanding to which therapeutics are the safest and most effective.
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says access to COVID-19 tools accelerator is vital in pandemic response01:11 | April 27, 2020
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Health Matters: U.S. expands bird flu testing for farm workers02:21 | 5 hours ago
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Health spending to reach new high: CIHI report01:48 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Quebec to force doctors to stay in province02:12 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states02:04 | November 6, 2024
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Canadian doctors report spike in walking pneumonia01:23 | November 5, 2024
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Health Matters: Doctors seeing spike in walking pneumonia cases02:18 | November 5, 2024
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1 in 3 cancer patients in Ontario end up in ER within 90 days of diagnosis, study says01:44 | November 4, 2024
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‘A death sentence’: Palestinians in Gaza condemn Israel’s decision to end UNRWA agreement03:20 | November 4, 2024
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James Van Der Beek reveals cancer diagnosis02:21 | November 4, 2024
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Self advocating a key step in accessing mammograms under 50, experts say02:08 | November 2, 2024
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Health Matters: Less sugar in early childhood may lead to a healthier life, study finds02:22 | November 1, 2024
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Essential strategies for optimal brain health04:25 | October 31, 2024
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1M have received care under Canadian dental care plan, health minister says01:07 | October 31, 2024
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Health Matters: Bird flu detected in U.S. pig01:59 | October 31, 2024
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Health Matters: Pickering, Ont., processing facility did not follow listeria prevention protocol, CFIA says02:19 | October 30, 2024
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Feds introduce legislation requiring pregnancy counselling charities to disclose abortion services01:08 | October 30, 2024
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Time to end daylight saving time, doctors say01:49 | October 29, 2024
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Debbie Travis on her latest adventure under the Tuscan sun05:18 | October 29, 2024
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No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses01:39 | October 28, 2024
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Health Matters: McDonald’s beef patties ruled out as source of E. coli outbreak02:45 | October 28, 2024
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Tips for creating healthier Halloween treats05:12 | October 28, 2024
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Oral brain cancer treatment approved by Health Canada01:51 | October 26, 2024
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Health Matters: McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to onions02:14 | October 25, 2024
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5.4M adults don’t have primary care, CIHI report says02:03 | October 24, 2024
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NDP to table motion seeking to expand access to abortion services for Opposition Day00:32 | October 24, 2024
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Managing menopause: How to combat 4 common symptoms04:33 | October 24, 2024
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Health Matters: Radon exposure in Canada rising, study says02:06 | October 24, 2024
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Family of Walmart employee found dead in bakery oven offered support by Nova Scotia Sikh Society01:02 | October 23, 2024
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Health Matters: Avian influenza detected at 3 B.C. farms02:08 | October 23, 2024
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Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burger01:57 | October 23, 2024
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves oral brain cancer treatment01:54 | October 22, 2024
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says access to COVID-19 tools accelerator is vital in pandemic response01:11 | April 27, 2020
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Health Matters: U.S. expands bird flu testing for farm workers02:21 | 5 hours ago
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Health spending to reach new high: CIHI report01:48 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Quebec to force doctors to stay in province02:12 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states02:04 | November 6, 2024
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Canadian doctors report spike in walking pneumonia01:23 | November 5, 2024
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Health Matters: Doctors seeing spike in walking pneumonia cases02:18 | November 5, 2024
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1 in 3 cancer patients in Ontario end up in ER within 90 days of diagnosis, study says01:44 | November 4, 2024
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‘A death sentence’: Palestinians in Gaza condemn Israel’s decision to end UNRWA agreement03:20 | November 4, 2024
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James Van Der Beek reveals cancer diagnosis02:21 | November 4, 2024
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Self advocating a key step in accessing mammograms under 50, experts say02:08 | November 2, 2024
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Health Matters: Less sugar in early childhood may lead to a healthier life, study finds02:22 | November 1, 2024
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Essential strategies for optimal brain health04:25 | October 31, 2024
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1M have received care under Canadian dental care plan, health minister says01:07 | October 31, 2024
-
Health Matters: Bird flu detected in U.S. pig01:59 | October 31, 2024
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Health Matters: Pickering, Ont., processing facility did not follow listeria prevention protocol, CFIA says02:19 | October 30, 2024
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Feds introduce legislation requiring pregnancy counselling charities to disclose abortion services01:08 | October 30, 2024
-
Time to end daylight saving time, doctors say01:49 | October 29, 2024
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Debbie Travis on her latest adventure under the Tuscan sun05:18 | October 29, 2024
-
No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses01:39 | October 28, 2024
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Health Matters: McDonald’s beef patties ruled out as source of E. coli outbreak02:45 | October 28, 2024
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Tips for creating healthier Halloween treats05:12 | October 28, 2024
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Oral brain cancer treatment approved by Health Canada01:51 | October 26, 2024
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Health Matters: McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to onions02:14 | October 25, 2024
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5.4M adults don’t have primary care, CIHI report says02:03 | October 24, 2024
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NDP to table motion seeking to expand access to abortion services for Opposition Day00:32 | October 24, 2024
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Managing menopause: How to combat 4 common symptoms04:33 | October 24, 2024
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Health Matters: Radon exposure in Canada rising, study says02:06 | October 24, 2024
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Family of Walmart employee found dead in bakery oven offered support by Nova Scotia Sikh Society01:02 | October 23, 2024
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Health Matters: Avian influenza detected at 3 B.C. farms02:08 | October 23, 2024
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Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burger01:57 | October 23, 2024
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves oral brain cancer treatment01:54 | October 22, 2024
Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says access to COVID-19 tools accelerator is vital in pandemic response
Description
April 27, 2020
World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that Friday’s launch of the WHO’s initiative of access to the COVID-19 tools accelerator, was a “powerful demonstration of the world’s solidarity.” He added that this initiative is a vital investment in the COVID-19 response as the organization is hopeful that the solidarity trial will help bring understanding to which therapeutics are the safest and most effective.
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