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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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  • New WHO Guide to help countries expand access to essential medicines

    New WHO Guide to help countries expand access to essential medicines

    WHO’s   new user guide for countries, ‘Selection of medicines at country level’, is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It sets out the key actions countries should undertake to develop and update their own
    national essential medicines lists based on the treatment needs of their populations and their capacity to reimburse payments for medicines.

    The document also aims to support countries in progressing towards universal health coverage. Today, approximately half of the world’s population is unable to  access essential medicines. The large majority of these people live in poorer countries,
    but rising prices of new medicines are also becoming a challenge for health systems in wealthy countries.

    A careful selection of essential medicines is the first step in ensuring a population can obtain the quality-assured medicines it needs at an affordable price.  Countries need to do more to ensure that all people and communities can access highly
    effective medicines. WHO’s new manual is a resource to do just that. 

    The document, intended for policy makers in charge of national medicines and reimbursement lists, aims to increase transparency on how essential medicines are selected. Most national lists of essential medicines have several differences when compared
    with WHO’s model list, which lists only medicines of proven safety and efficacy. Some national lists include medicines that bring little extra benefit to patients. Decision-makers should refer to the WHO global list to gauge the public health
    value of listing certain medicines for their populations.

    The essential medicines concept 

    Essential medicines are: 

    • those that satisfy the priority health care needs of the population
    • selected with due regard to disease prevalence and public health relevance, evidence of efficacy and safety, and comparative cost-effectiveness
    • intended to be available within the context of functioning health systems at all times in adequate amounts, in the appropriate dosage forms, with assured quality and adequate information, and at a price the individual and community can afford.  

    The essential medicines concept is global and forward-looking. It incorporates the need to regularly update medicines selections to reflect new therapeutic options and changing therapeutic needs; the need to ensure drug quality; and the need for continued
    development of better medicines, medicines for emerging diseases and medicines to meet changing resistance patterns.

    Achieving universal health coverage and equity in public health depends on access to essential, high-quality and affordable health related technologies for all. To achieve access for all by 2030, at least two billion more people will need to have access
    to essential health services by 2030.

    In an effort to make the Model List of Essential Medicines more readily accessible, WHO recently developed an electronic version of the list, bringing the traditional EML to computer screens, tablets and smartphones in a freely accessible, downloadable,
    online database.

    Link to manual: Selection of essential medicines at country level

    Link to e-EML: Model List of Essential Medicines

    New WHO Guide to help countries expand access to essential medicines
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  • Ogun Residents Reject Siting Of Coronavirus Isolation Centre In Community

    Ogun Residents Reject Siting Of Coronavirus Isolation Centre In Community

    Ogun Residents Reject Siting Of Coronavirus Isolation Centre In Community 1

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    Residents of Obasanjo Hilltop GRA, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have rejected the proposed siting of an isolation centre in the area.

    The residents, in a letter to Governor Dapo Abiodun, stated that siting an isolation centre in a residential area would put the health of the people under risk.

    Mr Fola Adeola, businessman, politician and founder of Fate Foundation, had donated his private residence and property in Abeokuta for use as isolation centre for COVID-19 patients.

    Apart from Adeola, ex-Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, as well as other persons have donated facilities to the state government to use as isolation centres.

    The residents of Oke-Mosan stated that though they appreciated the kind gesture of Adeola, using the building as isolation centre would endanger their lives.

    The letter reads, “We are particularly alarmed as individuals and as a community that a non-resident owner of an abandoned property by name Mr Fola Adeola has purportedly donated his property in the estate to be converted to isolation centre for the purpose of victims of COVID-19.

    “The community is comprised of retired and aged residents and other vulnerable individuals whose health and well-being would be most negatively affected by the potential conversion or siting of isolation in the neighbourhood.

    “We wish to state categorically that this complaint is not and should not be seen as a deliberate step to discourage a most charitable disposition of the donor to public health issues and related social concerns.

    “It is essential to request that the facility be used or deployed for allied services such as storage and other non-hazardous uses.

    “It is in view of the foregoing that we most humbly appeal to Your Excellency to use your good office as the Executive Governor of Ogun State to cause immediate stoppage of the use of the facility as “COVID-19 isolation centre” due to potential health-related disaster that it might cause to vulnerable residents and generality of the community.”

    Nigeria currently has 111 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and two recorded deaths.

     

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  • National Prihatin Aid: HASiL care line resumes operations on March 30

    National Prihatin Aid: HASiL care line resumes operations on March 30

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    CYBERJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) announced today that its Hasil Care Line (HCL) call centre will resume operations from tomorrow (March 30) to answer questions related to the National Prihatin Aid (BPN) and taxation issues.

    In a statement issued today, the IRB said the call centre will operate throughout the movement control order (MCO) period from 9am to 5pm daily from Sunday until Friday.

    It said the call centre’s number is 03-89111000 or +603-89111000 for those who are overseas.

    Meanwhile, any enquires concerning the Cost of Living Aid (Bantuan Sara Hidup) can be directed to the toll-free line at 1800-88-2747.

    For further information, taxpayers can direct the issues via HASiL Live Chat or by filling up the feedback form which is available at the IRB’s official website at www.hasil.gov.my, Facebook and Twitter.

    The IRB said taxpayers can also access further information related to taxation issues during the MCO period by going to the website http://lampiran1.hasil.gov.my/pdf/pdfam/faq_1.pdf for Bahasa Malaysia and http://lampiran1.hasil.gov.my/pdf/pdfam/faq_2.pdf for English language.

    The Finance Ministry in a statement here today said Malaysians who are eligible for financial assistance under the stimulus package will have to register with the IRB. – Bernama

    National Prihatin Aid: HASiL care line resumes operations on March 30
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  • Covid-19: 1,000 homeless people in KL to be placed at three PLKN camps

    Covid-19: 1,000 homeless people in KL to be placed at three PLKN camps

    Covid-19: 1,000 homeless people in KL to be placed at three PLKN camps 4

    KUALA LUMPUR: Some 1,000 homeless people in the capital will be placed at three National Service Training Programme (PLKN) camps during the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO) in the country.

    Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan (pix) said the identified camps are in Kuala Kubu Baru, Semenyih and Sepang.

    “We are aware that they don’t have a place to stay during the implementation of the MCO, that is why we are taking this proactive measure.

    “They will be screened and placed at the respective camps based on their health status and citizenship,” he told Bernama today.

    He said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) was currently making necessary preparations before carrying out the plan, to be assisted by the Royal Malaysia Police, National Anti-Drugs Agency and other related agencies.

    The MCO, which began nationwide on March 18 to curb the spread of Covid-19, is effective until April 14. — Bernama

    Covid-19: 1,000 homeless people in KL to be placed at three PLKN camps
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  • Covid-19: Simpang Renggam cases could be linked to tabligh cluster, says Johor CPO

    Covid-19: Simpang Renggam cases could be linked to tabligh cluster, says Johor CPO

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    JOHOR BARU: A sharp increase of Covid-19 positive cases at Kampung Dato’ Ibrahim Majid and Bandar Baharu Dato’ Ibrahim Majid in Simpang Renggam, Kluang, which is now under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO), is believed to be related to the tabligh gathering at the Sri Petaling Mosque recently.

    Johor Police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay (pix) said that he did not rule out the possibility that some of the villagers did not isolate themselves (quarantine) after returning from the gathering.

    “Some may have attended receptions (kenduri) in their area because they were unaware of the outbreak,“ he told a press conference, in responding to a question on whether the increase in Covid-19 cases was due to the wedding receptions and tahlil organised recently in the area.

    There are claims by Kampung Dato’ Ibrahim Majid residents that the outbreak started with a wedding reception and tahlil that was held on March 15.

    Meanwhile, Ayob Khan noted that the authorities have set-up roadblocks on the five main roads and 11 ‘rat routes’, which were the entry points of the two areas.

    The roadblocks involved 181 officers and personnel of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM).

    “Before EMCO was implemented, 80 officers and personnel were deployed to the area and the number has increased to 181 today.

    Based on police surveillance, residents of both areas are obeying the EMCO restriction.

    Yesterday, the government ruled that EMCO is to be implemented in the two areas due to the high number of Covid-19 positive cases.

    The EMCO involves 3,570 locals residents, comprising of 650 families. — Bernama

    Covid-19: Simpang Renggam cases could be linked to tabligh cluster, says Johor CPO
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  • Muslims urged to perform hajat prayer simultaneously tomorrow

    Muslims urged to perform hajat prayer simultaneously tomorrow

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    PUTRAJAYA: Muslims in Malaysia are encouraged to perform solat hajat (prayer of need) simultaneously in their respective homes after the Zohor prayer tomorrow in seeking protection and blessings in the face of the current situation in the country.

    Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah had urged that he proposed a plan for the prayer to be performed simultaneously nationwide.

    “After much contemplation I have decided that the appropriate date and time for the prayer to be held simultaneously by Muslims wherever they may be, is on Friday, March 27, after zohor prayer,“ he said in a statement today.

    Instead of the congregational prayer this Friday, Zulkifli called on Muslims to increase their zikr adding that this is the time for them to turn back to Allah in forgiveness, repentance and supplication.

    In another development Zulkifli said the application for aid to those affected by the Covid-19 outbreak regardless of their race, religion, state or political affiliation, has been simplified to expedite distribution.

    In fact he said to facilitate submission of application to the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council, the required documents could be sent via WhatsApp without having to go to the office.

    “I would like to emphasise that the aid which include other provisions is not only extended to Muslims but also to others who are in need,” he said adding the quantum from the related agencies and the number of beneficiaries would be announced soon.

    Zulkifli added that since the #MUSAADAHCOVID-19 mission started on March 19 to date, RM29.01 million have been spent on the vulnerable groups.

    He said donations which were given to those living in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan as well as other states would continue until the MCO ruling ends,

    The mission was the joint efforts of the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation, Federal Territory Zakat Collection Centre, Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council, Waqaf Foundation Malaysia and the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department. – Bernama

    Muslims urged to perform hajat prayer simultaneously tomorrow
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  • Velociraptor relative had a much stronger grip than its cousins

    Velociraptor relative had a much stronger grip than its cousins

    A new dinosaur species related to velociraptors has been found in New Mexico, and its claws were larger and stronger than average
    Velociraptor relative had a much stronger grip than its cousins
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