It is an honour and a privilege to be appointed
#NATO
Spokesperson, leading Press & Media for the Alliance during this critical time.
NATO protects more than 1 billion people, safeguarding their freedom and democracy, and contributing to a more peaceful world. 🌎
SG
@jensstoltenberg
has appointed Farah Dakhlallah of the UK as the next
#NATO
Spokesperson, saying: "Clear & timely communication, & engagement with the media, are more important than ever.”
She will take up her responsibilities during March 2024.
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@Laurie_Garrett
@AP
@WHO
@DrTedros
Hi Laurie, This is inaccurate. 65
@WHO
staff stationed in Geneva have tested positive for
#COVID19
since the start of the pandemic. This figure includes staff working from home and onsite.
"Find some joy in everyday"
Dr Maria Van Kerkhove from the World Health Organization
@WHO
on how to look after our mental health during the pandemic.
Listen to
#BBCNewscast
on BBC Sounds 🎧
#COVID19
is eroding decades of progress made towards universal health coverage.
We need to invest in stronger health systems now to ensure that everyone can access to health care without experiencing financial hardship.
Since the beginning of the
#COVID19
outbreak,
@WHO
has shipped more than 584,000 surgical masks, 47,000 N95 repirators, 620,000 gloves, 72,000 gowns and 11,000 goggles to 57 countries.
#coronavirus
.
@WHO
spokesman Tarik Jasarevic told reporters: National lockdowns shouldn’t be the default control measure, but movement restrictions may be among a range of measures governments can consider in certain geographical areas.
@Laurie_Garrett
@AP
@WHO
@DrTedros
Out of the 65 recorded cases, 49 have occurred in the last 8 weeks, this is in line with the situation being reported in Geneva and surrounding areas.
A consortium established by
@WHO
to address market shortages of diagnostic tests and supplies has secured commitment for 5 million tests to be procured over the next four weeks.
#COVID19
#coronavirus
.
@WHO
has appointed two distinguished leaders to co-chair an Independent Commission on sexual abuse and exploitation during the
#Ebola
response in North Kivu and Ituri, the Democratic Republic of the Congo