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  • WHO to accelerate action to reduce the harmful use of alcohol

    The
    harmful use of alcohol causes roughly Three million deaths yearly and the
    general burden of illness and accidents attributable to alcohol consumption
    stays unacceptably excessive. The tempo of improvement and implementation of
    alcohol insurance policies has been uneven in WHO areas, and assets and capacities
    for implementation of the WHO Global technique to reduce the harmful use of
    alcohol 10 years after its endorsement don’t correspond to the magnitude of
    the issues. On this foundation, the WHO Executive Board in its choice EB146
    (14)     known as for accelerated action to reduce the harmful use of
    alcohol. 

    The Board thought of the report on the political declaration of the third high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, notably Annex 3, entitled “Implementation of the global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol,” and the report on the findings of the consultative process on implementation of the global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol and the way forward.

    The Board, in its choice EB146 (14),  requested  the WHO Director-General, inter alia, “to develop an action plan (2022-2030) to effectively implement the Global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol as a public health priority, in consultation with Member States and relevant stakeholders, for consideration by the 75th World Health Assembly through the 150th session of the WHO Executive Board in 2022”, and “to develop a technical report on the harmful use of alcohol related to cross-border alcohol marketing, advertising and promotional activities, including targeting youth and adolescents, before the 150th session of the WHO Executive Board, which could contribute to the development of the action plan”,  in addition to “to adequately useful resource the work on the harmful use of alcohol.

    In response to choice EB146 (14), the WHO Secretariat will implement the following:

    • March– April 2020: Commissioning of the scoping evaluate on the harmful use of alcohol associated to cross-border alcohol advertising and marketing, promoting and promotional actions, together with concentrating on youth and adolescents.  Commissioning background papers for the report improvement. 
    • ­April-May 2020: Producing zero draft of the working doc for improvement of an action plan (2022-2030) to successfully implement the Global technique to reduce the harmful use with proposed important parts and parts.  
    • ­June 2020: Technical professional conferences organized by WHO headquarters to talk about zero draft of the working doc for improvement of the action plan and the content material of the technical report on the harmful use of alcohol associated to cross-border alcohol advertising and marketing, promoting and promotional actions.  
    • ­July-September 2020: Finalization of the working doc for subsequent session course of. Web-based session on the working doc for improvement of the action plan open to Member States, UN organizations and different worldwide organizations, and non-State actors. All related suggestions acquired will probably be revealed on WHO web site. 
    • ­October 2020 – March 2021: Regional technical consultations with Member States on the working doc for improvement of the action plan (2022-2030). 
    • ­March– April 2021: Development of the first draft of the action plan primarily based on the enter acquired on the working doc in the course of of the regional consultations.
    • April -June 2021: The web-based session on the first draft of the action plan open to Member States, UN organizations and different worldwide organizations, and non-State actors.  All related suggestions acquired will probably be revealed on WHO web site. Discussion of the first draft at the Third WHO Forum on alcohol, medication and addictive behaviours attended by technical focal factors from Member States, representatives of UN entities, civil society organizations, WHO collaborating centres, and academia. Consultation with financial operators in alcohol manufacturing and commerce on their contribution to decreasing the harmful use of alcohol inside their core roles.  An casual session with Member States on the first draft of the action plan.
    • ­July-August 2021: Development of the second draft of the action plan primarily based on the suggestions acquired on the first draft throughout the earlier levels of the session course of. 
    • ­August-November 2021: Briefings on the second draft of the action plan organized at the Regional Committee conferences.  Release of the technical report on the harmful use of alcohol associated to cross-border alcohol advertising and marketing, promoting and promotional actions, together with concentrating on youth and adolescents, with a abstract of fundamental findings and conclusions out there in six languages.  A proper assembly of Member States for consideration of the second draft of the action plan. Finalization of the draft action plan considered suggestions and inputs acquired from Member States and different stakeholders throughout the session course of in April -October 2021.  Development and submission of the report by the Secretariat to 150th session of the Executive Board. 
    • ­January/February 2022: The 150th session of the WHO Executive Board will think about the report of the WHO Director-General containing the draft action plan (2022-2030) to successfully implement the Global technique to reduce the harmful use of alcohol.

     

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  • Coronavirus: Akwa Ibom Declares 14-day Lockdown

    Coronavirus: Akwa Ibom Declares 14-day Lockdown

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    Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has introduced a 14-day lockdown within the state to stop the unfold of Coronavirus.

    This is coming after the Nigeria  Centre for Disease Control confirmed 5 circumstances within the state.

    Though the federal government had initially denied the end result by the NCDC and mentioned one other check can be performed, the governor mentioned the lockdown was to allow a radical means of contact tracing to establish these, who might have been uncovered to the 5 confirmed victims.

    In a statewide broadcast, Governor Emmanuel mentioned the confirmed circumstances are largely well being professionals, who gad contact with a foreigner that later examined optimistic for the virus.

    The governor mentioned there can be restriction of individuals and vehicular motion besides of these finishing up important duties.

    He mentioned, “I’m hereby asserting a whole cessation of motion within the state prolonged to interval of 14 days. 

    “There shall be no motion of individuals besides these on important duties, who should carry a correct technique of identification.

    “As I converse, the confirmed circumstances who’re largely healthcare professionals are in good well being and have thus far offered no signs.

    “However, they’ve been moved to the isolation centres for correct administration and the method of contact tracing has begun.

    “All enterprise premises, markets, retailers, motor parks and places of work should stay closed throughout this era.

    “The solely exception shall be pharmacies and grocery retailers. All occasions of any nature are prohibited throughout this era.

    “Relevant safety businesses have been briefed and they’ll guarantee strict compliance with this directive.”

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  • Four zones for classification of Covid-19 areas

    Four zones for classification of Covid-19 areas

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    KUALA LUMPUR: The areas of Covid-19 have been categorised into 4 zones primarily based on the quantity of instances in an space by the Ministry of Health (MOH).

    National Security Council (MKN) in its response to the often requested query (FAQ) on the second part of the Movement Control Order (MCO 2) mentioned that the crimson zone refers to areas with greater than 40 constructive instances, whereas the orange zone is for areas with 21 to 40 constructive instances.

    The yellow zone refers to areas with one to 20 constructive instances and the inexperienced zone is with none constructive case.

    “The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) was carried out at sure areas or localities within the crimson zone on the recommendation of the MOH when there’s a sudden unfold of the virus in that locality,“ mentioned MKN.

    MKN famous that throughout the MCO 2 interval beginning yesterday till April 14, solely 10 important sectors had been allowed to function, together with meals companies, water, vitality, communications and web in addition to safety and defence.

    Solid waste administration, public cleaning and sewerage; healthcare and medical together with dietary complement; banking and finance; e-commerce and logistics are additionally confined to important companies. — Bernama

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  • Bring along any utility bill when going out, Selangorians told

    Bring along any utility bill when going out, Selangorians told

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    SHAH ALAM: Selangor residents who must exit in the course of the Movement Control Oder (MCO) are inspired to carry along any of their present deal with’ utility bill.

    Selangor Integrity and Standards Compliance Department chief ACP Mohd Ismail Muslim stated the transfer is to point out that they’ve fulfilled the circumstances set within the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures inside Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020.

    He stated Rule four of the Regulation which took impact yesterday till the top of the MCO interval, stipulates that any journey for causes allowed is restricted to a 10km-radius from the particular person’s residence.

    For these concerned in important providers, they need to show written permission from their employer if required by the authorities.

    “During the MCO period, just keep any of your utility bill in your vehicle and if the police ask you where do you want to go, just tell them that you are heading home or want to buy daily necessities by showing us the bill,” he told reporters right here right this moment.

    Mohd Ismail stated enforcement personnel would additionally present info on the rules to the general public every so often to make sure clean implementation of the MCO.

    Meanwhile, he stated the Selangor police would enhance the variety of roadblocks and shut extra roads every so often, particularly at entry and exits factors of highways to scale back interstate journey.

    On the Covid-19 an infection amongst Selangor police contingent workers, Mohd Ismail stated 42 officers and personnel had been positioned underneath self-quarantine, nonetheless no constructive Covid-19 instances being recorded thus far. — Bernama

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  • Coronavirus latest: US estimates between 100,000 and 240,000 deaths

    Coronavirus latest: US estimates between 100,000 and 240,000 deaths

    The newest coronavirus information up to date each day together with coronavirus instances, the newest information, options and interviews from New Scientist and important details about the covid-19 pandemic
    Coronavirus latest: US estimates between 100,000 and 240,000 deaths
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  • Coronavirus: Ondo Government Shuts Down Markets, Begins Fumigation

    Coronavirus: Ondo Government Shuts Down Markets, Begins Fumigation

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    The Ondo State Government has shut down all markets including the ones selling essential commodities in the state. 

    The government said the closure was part of measures to stem the spread of Coronavirus pandemic in the country.

    In a statement, the Ondo Government said, “It has been observed that residents have flagrantly disobeyed this directive which is a potent measure to avoid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. 

    “Compelled by this unwholesome infraction, government hereby places a total ban on all markets across Ondo State.

    “This ban is irrespective of any item. For emphasis, all markets must remain closed until further notice.”

    In a related development, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has ordered the fumigation of all markets and motor parks across the state.

    He said, “By the time people return to the markets after the closure, they will meet the place cleaner and already fumigated.”

     

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  • Joint Statement by QU Dongyu, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Roberto Azevedo, Directors-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO)

    Millions of people around the world depend on international trade for their food security and livelihoods. As countries move to enact measures aiming to halt the accelerating COVID-19 pandemic, care must be taken to minimise potential impacts on the food supply or unintended consequences on global trade and food security. 

    When acting to protect the health and well-being of their citizens, countries should ensure that any trade-related measures do not disrupt the food supply chain. Such disruptions including hampering the movement of agricultural and food industry workers and extending border delays for food containers, result in the spoilage of perishables and increasing food waste. Food trade restrictions could also be linked to unjustified concerns on food safety. If such a scenario were to materialize, it would disrupt the food supply chain, with particularly pronounced consequences for the most vulnerable and food insecure populations. 

    Uncertainty about food availability can spark a wave of export restrictions, creating a shortage on the global market. Such reactions can alter the balance between food supply and demand, resulting in price spikes and increased price volatility. We learned from previous crises that such measures are particularly damaging for low-income, food-deficit countries and to the efforts of humanitarian organizations to procure food for those in desperate need.

    We must prevent the repeat of such damaging measures. It is at times like this that more, not less, international cooperation becomes vital. In the midst of the COVID-19 lockdowns, every effort must be made to ensure that trade flows as freely as possible, specially to avoid food shortage. Similarly, it is also critical that food producers and food workers at processing and retail level are protected to minimise the spread of the disease within this sector and maintain food supply chains. Consumers, in particular the most vulnerable, must continue to be able to access food within their communities under strict safety requirements.  

    We must also ensure that information on food-related trade measures, levels of food production, consumption and stocks, as well as on food prices, is available to all in real time. This reduces uncertainty and allows producers, consumers and traders to make informed decisions. Above all, it helps contain ‘panic buying’ and the hoarding of food and other essential items.

    Now is the time to show solidarity, act responsibly and adhere to our common goal of enhancing food security, food safety and nutrition and improving the general welfare of people around the world.  We must ensure that our response to COVID-19 does not unintentionally create unwarranted shortages of essential items and exacerbate hunger and malnutrition.

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  • Nigerian Red Cross Calls For Support To Scale Up Coronavirus Response

    Nigerian Red Cross Calls For Support To Scale Up Coronavirus Response

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    The Nigerian Red Cross has appealed to members of the public to support its ongoing efforts at creating more awareness on the dangers of Coronavirus and how citizens can avoid contracting the pandemic. 

    In a briefing with journalists on Tuesday, the organisation said that support in form of food and other essential items were needed to distribute to households in order to help cushion the effect of the lockdown ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday. 

    The lockdown is to be observed in Lagos, Ogun and FCT.  

    Head of Communications and Advocacy of Nigeria Red Cross, Nwakpa O. Nwakpa, said they will continue to work with relevant stakeholders to help curtail the spread of the virus in the country. 

    Nwakpa said, “Following the first confirmed case in Nigeria, the Nigerian Red Cross Society trained and mobilised 100 volunteers in Lagos and Ogun states for intense mass mobilisation to create awareness on preventive measures through radio jingles, live radio shows, distribution of flyers, sensitisation in religious centres, markets, motor parks and streets for two weeks.

    “As we all are aware, number of confirmed cases is still rising, thus there is urgent need for the Nigerian Red Cross Society to scale up her response in all affected states and neighbouring states. 

    “Thus, the Nigerian Red Cross Society is planing to scale her response to 20 states including the Federal Capital Territory. 

    “The Nigerian Red Cross hereby calls on donor agencies, international agencies, well-spirited Nigerians to partner with it to be able to scale up the fight against COVID-19 spread and imminent hardship should the lockdown persist.

    “The Nigerian Red Cross therefore will be willing to receive support in cash, food, household items.

    “All Nigerians should adhere strictly to government’s directives at all times including staying at home and observing optimal personal hygiene.” 

     

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  • CIMB closes Menara UAB branch for Covid-19 sanitisation

    CIMB closes Menara UAB branch for Covid-19 sanitisation

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    KUALA LUMPUR: The CIMB branch at Menara UAB on Jalan Tun Perak here has been closed to undergo thorough sanitisation and deep cleaning after one of its employees tested positive for Covid-19.

    In a statement, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd said it has business continuity plans in place for both head office and branches to ensure continuity of essential services.

    “The group had earlier implemented several precautionary measures to ensure the well-being of customers and staff, which include a mandatory travel declaration policy, hygiene and social distancing measures at both head office and branches,” it said.

    The banking group said affected staff are currently being treated at a government hospital and contact tracing is being conducted.

    All those in direct contact with the affected employee will be placed under home quarantine until given the appropriate medical clearance, it added. – Bernama

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