WHO News
Dr Margaret Chan nominated for a second term to be WHO Director-General
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT
18 January 2012 -- Dr Margaret Chan was nominated today by the WHOs Executive Board for a second term as Director-General of the Organization. If confirmed by the World Health Assembly, Dr Chan's new term will begin on 1 July 2012 and continue until 30 June 2017.
Executive Board appoints the Regional Director for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT
17 January 2012 -- Dr Ala Alwan will take up his appointment as the Regional Director of WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region (WHO/EMRO) for a five-year term starting on 1 February 2012.
India records one year without polio cases
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:59:00 GMT
12 January 2012 -- India appears to have completed one year without polio since its last case on 13 January 2011. This is a momentous achievement because India was once recognized as the world’s epicentre of polio. However, there remains no room for complacency. India must maintain surveillance and high childhood immunity against wild poliovirus until eradication is achieved globally.
Christchurch struck by 6.3 earth quake!
February 22, 12:51 pm 2011
At approximately 12:51 pm NZST, Christchurch was struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake, centred around the Lyttelton (Port of Christchurch) at a depth of around 5Km. There have been confirmed reports of multiple fatalities, so far the CBD being hit the worst, with reports of fatalities in Riccaton and other areas. Aftershocks are continuing and are expected to continue.
Our thoughts and wishes go to the people of Christchurch, NZ.
The Travel Doctor – Christchurch
Ken Edmonds
Director
Thursday, 10 February, 2011
Zanzibar and Yellow Fever vaccination
Some alarm, particularly in Europe, has been caused by an announcement from health authorities in Zanzibar that all travellers arriving on the island... More...
Tuesday, 1 February, 2011
Cholera following Dominican Banquet – small world
Venezuelans returning from a lavish wedding celebration in an exclusive Dominican resort have gone down with cholera-like symptoms sparking a minor panic in Caracas. More...
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