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WHO and UNICEF to partner on pandemic response through COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
WHO and UNICEF as we speak introduced an settlement to work collectively on COVID-19 response, through the historic COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund powered by the United Nations Foundation and Swiss Philanthropy Foundation.

The COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund has been arrange to facilitate an unprecedented world response by supporting the WHO Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan. As a part of the settlement, an preliminary portion of the cash from
the Fund – which presently stands at greater than $127 million – will circulate to UNICEF for its work with susceptible kids and communities everywhere in the world.

“COVID-19 is an unprecedented pandemic requiring extraordinary global solidarity to urgently respond,” stated Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “I’m happy that UNICEF joined the Solidarity
Response Fund. With their in depth expertise each in fundraising and in implementing programmes, this partnership will assist us to work collectively carefully to save lives.”

The cash collected through the fund can be used, amongst others, to practice and equip communities and health-care staff to forestall, detect and deal with COVID-19. It will assist international locations broaden their health-care capability and mitigate its social impression, particularly
on girls, kids and susceptible social teams. And it should speed up analysis and improvement of therapies and preventive vaccines.

As a key partner on this joined-up effort, UNICEF will lead emergency efforts to guarantee households and communities in probably the most susceptible international locations are totally engaged within the response and have entry to water, sanitation and hygiene and different an infection prevention
and management measures. UNICEF may even guarantee kids, caretakers, and frontline responders corresponding to social staff, academics and healthcare staff are supported through evidence-based steering through its huge group outreach and nation
packages.

“This is an extraordinary emergency that demands an extraordinary response, and we need all-hands on deck—individuals, corporations, foundations, governments and other organizations around the world,” stated UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta
Fore. “UNICEF is happy to be a part of the Solidarity Response Fund. It will bolster our efforts to strengthen well being and sanitation techniques and assist shield probably the most susceptible households from knock-on impacts of COVID-19 on already overstretched well being
techniques.”

Funds raised can be spent in alignment with the worldwide response plan, and the place wants are biggest. At the path of WHO management, it’s anticipated that sources will go immediately towards:
- WHO, for its work to monitor the unfold of the virus, assess gaps and wants, equip frontline well being staff with private protecting gear, guarantee lab and testing instruments can be found in international locations around the globe, and maintain communities
  and frontline responders knowledgeable with the most recent technical steering.
- UNICEF, to guarantee kids and households around the globe are outfitted with all of the evidence-based data and newest WHO steering in addition to domestically related data to shield themselves from the unfold of COVID-19; to assist
  susceptible international locations by offering entry to water, sanitation and hygiene, and primary an infection prevention and management measures; and to present entry to look after susceptible households and kids.
- CEPI, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, a key partner main the financing for analysis and improvement for novel vaccines to fight COVID-19, working carefully with WHO.
The COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund was arrange at WHO’s request by the UN Foundation and Swiss Philanthropy Foundation and launched three weeks in the past. It is the one manner for people and organizations to contribute immediately to WHO’s
world efforts to deal with the pandemic. To date the fund has $127 million raised or dedicated from greater than 219,000 people from everywhere in the world plus greater than 90 world corporations and organizations. The partnership can be an amazing
demonstration of solidarity throughout UN organizations in coordinating, partnering and supporting one another in coping with the instant and longer-term impression of the pandemic.

“There has never been a more urgent need for global cooperation,” stated Elizabeth Cousens, President & CEO of the UN Foundation. “The COVID-19 pandemic reveals us that all of us can play a component to cease the unfold. The unimaginable
generosity proven to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund from around the globe will assist WHO, UNICEF, CEPI and companions speed up their lifesaving work, particularly to assist probably the most susceptible communities and velocity the event of a
vaccine.”

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Notes to editors

About UNICEF

UNICEF works in a few of the world’s hardest locations, to attain the world’s most deprived kids. Across greater than 190 international locations and territories, we work for each little one, in every single place, to construct a greater world for everybody.

About WHO

WHO is the United Nations’ specialised company for well being. It is an inter-governmental group and works in collaboration with its Member States often through the Ministries of Health. The World Health
Organization is accountable for offering management on world well being issues, shaping the well being analysis agenda, setting norms and requirements, articulating evidence-based coverage choices, offering technical assist to international locations and monitoring
and assessing well being tendencies. Learn extra at www.who.int.

About the United Nations Foundation

The UN Foundation brings collectively concepts, folks, and sources to assist the United Nations drive world progress and deal with pressing issues. Our hallmark is to collaborate for lasting change and innovate to handle humanity’s biggest challenges.
Learn extra at www.unfoundation.org.

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April 4, 2020
Women Organisations Call For Protection Of Females Against Gender-based Violence During COVID-19 Lockdown

Some 283 rights and advocacy organisations have known as on the federal government to make sure the safety of girls and women towards gender-based violence through the lockdown interval as a result of outbreak of Coronavirus.

In an announcement collectively signed by Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, Executive Director, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre; Saudatu Mahdi, Secretary General, Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative; and Joy Ada Onyesoh, Country Director, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Nigeria on behalf of the organisations, they urged the federal government to strengthen the gender desks and household help items inside police.

The teams said that whereas the ‘stay-at-home’ order serves to guard households from the illness, it has the tendency to worsen sexual and gender-based violence towards ladies and women.

They added that have from different international locations like China exhibits a corresponding rise within the variety of ladies reporting elevated incidences of home violence.

The assertion mentioned, “It is just a matter of time that current types and prevalence will rise past the present index of one-in-three Nigerian ladies and women experiencing SGBV in personal and public areas.

“We due to this fact name on Nigeria’s Federal and state governments to make sure respect of girls’s human rights and safety from gender-based violence throughout the context of the lockdown in FCT, Lagos and Ogun states, and different states in complete or partial lockdown.

“As the nation locks down, and in a bid to prevent the pandemic, it is important that these support and protection services are available and accessible so that women are shielded from the risks of transferred aggression in their homes.”

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April 4, 2020
‘Warn and Sweep’ police teams tasked to nab MCO offenders in PJ

PETALING JAYA: To get cracking on those that proceed to defy the second section of the motion management order (MCO), a heavy-duty job power known as “Warn and Sweep” has commenced its patrolling.

The warn and sweep crew will goal areas recognized as being of low compliance of the MCO.

Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Nik Ezanee who revealed this tonight stated the recognized areas are each residential and business areas.

He stated the particular crew contains of a big workforce which is split to two teams. “The “warn” crew contains a patrol automobile, a motorbike patrol unit and a Black Maria police truck.

The “sweep” crew is made up of personnel tasked to perform arrests. The “warn” crew will subject warnings on loud audio system with beacon lights ordering those that are outside to adjust to the MCO and return indoors.

Then, the “sweep” crew will take over and make arrests on those that stay defiant. We have acquired very constructive outcomes after initiating this on Wednesday evening at Taman Medan and Taman Datuk Harun right here. The compliance price rose to 95% and we’ll proceed to perform this new operation.” he stated.

Nik Ezanee stated PJ police have additionally initiated “point duty” the place police and troopers will perform foot patrols at areas recognized as Covid-19 crimson zones.

He stated this was to guarantee residents do no loiter outside.

Petaling Jaya is recognized as the highest most space in the nation affected by the outbreak with the best variety of Covid-19 constructive sufferers.

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April 2, 2020
Neuromorphic controllers to enhance control during landing in micro air vehicles

Flying insects are able to navigate their environments efficiently, processing visual stimuli to avoid obstacles and land safely on a variety of surfaces. Over the past decade or so, research teams worldwide have been trying to replicate these capabilities in autonomous micro air vehicles (MAVs) using mechanisms similar to those observed in insects.

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March 23, 2020
The #1 Ingredient in Sales Enablement Success

This summary data indicates that you can have all the right sales enablement components (people, process, technology, knowledge, and assets) in place and still have an underperforming program because the majority of ?words? coming from your sales and marketing teams are not relevant and useful…

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March 22, 2020
Microsoft sees huge boost to Teams with 44 million, with COVID-19 sending workers home

Microsoft Teams has come up with a solution to the problem many of us working at home types are facing. Noise in the background.

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March 20, 2020
PKR offers free delivery of essential items in 3 constituencies

PETALING JAYA: In the spirit of helping people, Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar (pix) is offering free delivery services to help the aged and those in need.

The free delivery of essential items, food and medicine during the 14-day Movement Control Order runs from 6pm to 10pm.

The service will be available in the Setiawangsa area (Kuala Lumpur), Balik Pulau (Penang) and in her constituency, Permatang Pauh.

“The response has been encouraging and they been receiving numerous calls, especially from those requesting for face masks,” Nurul said.

“The team takes between five and 15 minutes to deliver the items. The teams are stationed at various state assembly constituencies and are manned by our members and volunteers.”

She added that other PKR MPs are also providing such a service in their constituency.

The assistance programme is led by Penang PKR youth chief, Fahmi Zainol and each area has three to five personnel.

“I decided on this initiative to assist the aged, less abled and those dependent on welfare aid as many of them were unable to cope with such a crisis.

“Many are in urgent need of assistance and support. As a time like this, we need to work together at all levels to ensure everyone is taken care of,“ Nurul said.

She added that she was also receiving help from others, including welfare-based non-governmental organisations to make the make the programme a success.

She added that they are also making deliveries to hospitals and police stations.

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March 19, 2020
WHO teams with partners to mitigate the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in malaria-affected areas
The rapid spread of COVID-19 is testing the resilience of robust health systems around the world. WHO and its partners are taking measures to mitigate the potential impact of sustained transmission of the coronavirus in malaria-endemic settings –
particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, which shoulders more than 90% of the global malaria burden.

To date, a small proportion of the global COVID-19 cases have been identified in malaria-affected countries. However, as of 17 March, 25 countries in the African Region had reported cases of COVID-19, and local transmission of the disease had been detected
in 6 countries (Algeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa).

“At this point, we still don’t know what the COVID-19 pandemic will look like in sub-Saharan Africa,” said Dr Pedro Alonso, Director of the WHO Global Malaria Programme. “But we do know that when public health emergencies have
hit parts of Africa with weak health systems and high malaria transmission, the impact on malaria disease and death has been very severe.”

The 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, for example, undermined malaria control efforts and led to a massive increase in malaria-related illness and death in the 3 countries.

Joint action

To support malaria-affected countries, WHO has identified the need for a set of inter-related actions among global partners:
- generating, using and disseminating accurate information;
- mitigating against health system disruptions; and
- ensuring the continuity of routine malaria-specific interventions while also providing, where needed, additional emergency measures, such as mass drug administration, in health systems significantly impacted by COVID-19.
The Organization convened partners on 17 March to discuss areas of collaboration, coordination and next steps.

WHO has begun monitoring the evolving geographic location of COVID-19 cases to understand the extent to which the coronavirus and malaria affect the same target groups. This information will reveal who is likely to be at greatest risk, where and when,
and thus inform the need for malaria-specific interventions to save lives.

In parallel, WHO is working across the 3 levels of the organization to ensure that any advice intended to curb coronavirus transmission and to guide COVID-19 disease management is appropriate in malaria-affected settings.

In recent days, there have been reports of disruptions, as a result of COVID-19, in the production and global supply chains of essential malaria commodities, such as the long-lasting insecticidal nets, diagnostic testing and antimalarial medicines. Coordinated
efforts are required to ensure the availability of key malaria control tools – particularly in countries with a high burden of the disease – and that efforts to limit transmission of COVID-19 do not compromise access to malaria prevention,
diagnosis and treatment services.

Malaria-affected countries may also experience disruptions in health systems in the coming months. A marked increase in febrile patients seeking treatment for COVID-19 at health facilities, for example, would present a significant challenge for a health
workforce that may itself be depleted by the disease.

Policy guidance

WHO is developing guidance for national malaria control programmes and implementing partners to prepare them for the challenges they may face as result of COVID-19.  Among other areas, the guidance will address the mitigation of stockouts of
malaria medicines and commodities; the use of preventive malaria therapy for health workers; the deployment of emergency measures in some settings; and the generation of information relating to the geographic distribution and populations affected
by COVID-19 in malaria-endemic settings.

Restrictions around grouping people together – for training, social and behavior change communication activities, fixed-site distribution and clinical care – as well as the restrictions around movement of people in the country, will require
significant adaptations in order to deliver quality interventions and care.

All people living in malaria-affected areas are advised to follow same precautions as the general population, including: frequent hand-washing, respiratory hygiene, social distancing, seeking prompt medical care if symptoms arise (cough, fever,
difficulty breathing), and other WHO-recommended actions.

WHO stands ready to work with countries and other stakeholders to mitigate the negative impact of the coronavirus on malaria responses worldwide and, where possible, contribute towards a successful COVID-19 response.

About COVID-19

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Essential information on the COVID-19 pandemic can be found in
a dedicated WHO site.

About malaria

Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. In 2018, there were an estimated 228 million cases of malaria worldwide and
405 000 malaria-related deaths. For more on malaria, visit: www.who.int/malaria

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March 19, 2020
(Video) Police deploy in numbers to enforce restricted movement order

PETALING JAYA: Selangor police went full force tonight in enforcing the restricted movement order on its first full day, by mounting roadblocks and conducting checks on business outlets that continued to operate as usual.

Dozens of police teams were despatched to various areas in the Klang Valley to detect shop operators who had defied the order and to ensure that their businesses were shut down.

Car repair workshops, car wash centres, vape stores and religious gatherings were among those approached by the police teams.

In Petaling Jaya, district police chief ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said that about four roadblocks are in place round-the-clock for conducting checks on motorists who remain outdoors.

“We are focusing on educating our communities on the importance of staying indoors,” he said.

In Kuala Lumpur, similar efforts were taken by state police.

A police four-wheel-drive vehicle was seen moving in the city with loudspeakers playing announcements urging the public to observe the restricted movement order.

Elsewhere, food stall operators who defied the order were advised to close down and return home.

Although police have the powers to detain those who defied orders to remain indoors, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said on Tuesday that a softer approach of advising and issuing warnings will be adopted in the early stages of the order’s implementation.

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March 18, 2020
ICC-WHO Joint Statement: An unprecedented private sector call to action to tackle COVID-19
In a coordinated effort to combat the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed to work closely to ensure the latest and most reliable information and tailored guidance reaches the global business community.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health and societal emergency that requires effective immediate action by governments, individuals and businesses. All businesses have a key role to play in minimising the likelihood of transmission and impact on society. Early, bold and effective action will reduce short- term risks to employees and long-term costs to businesses and the economy.

To aid this collective effort, ICC will regularly send updated advice to its network of over 45 million businesses so that businesses everywhere can take informed and effective action to protect their workers, customers and local communities and contribute to the production and distribution of essential supplies.

ICC will also contribute to enhancing information flows on the coronavirus outbreak by surveying its global private sector network to map the global business response. This will both encourage businesses to adopt appropriate precautionary approaches and generate new data and insights to support national and international government efforts.

As an immediate priority, businesses should be developing or updating, readying or implementing business continuity plans. Business continuity plans should aim to reduce transmission, including by: promoting understanding of the disease, its symptoms and appropriate behavior among employees; setting up a reporting system for any cases and contacts; preparing essentials; limiting travel and physical connectivity; and planning for measures such as teleworking when necessary.

Calls to Action
- ICC strongly endorses WHO’s call on national governments everywhere to adopt a whole-of- government and whole-of-society approach in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reducing the further spread of COVID-19 and mitigating its impact should be a top priority for Heads of State and Government. Political action should be coordinated with actors in the private sector and civil society to maximize reach of messaging and effectiveness.
- Governments should commit to making available all necessary resources to combat COVID-19 with the minimum of delay and to ensure that cross-border medical and other essential goods supply chains are able to function effectively and efficiently
- ICC and the WHO encourage national chambers of commerce to work closely with UN country teams, including WHO country offices where they exist, and to designate mutual focal points to coordinate this collaboration.
- ICC encourages its members to support their country’s national response efforts and to contribute to the global response efforts coordinated by the WHO through www.covid19responsefund.org.
As the pandemic evolves, ICC Secretary General John W.H Denton AO and WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will continue to coordinate their efforts.

Essential information on the COVID-19 pandemic can be found on the WHO’s dedicated site.

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March 17, 2020