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- The coronavirus outbreak is a test of our systems, values and humanityRead
By Michelle Bachelet and Filippo Grandi
UNHCR – 12 March 2020
- Some Countries Escalate COVID-19 Response While Others Meander; Experts Call For More Clear Guidance From WHO On Containment MeasuresRead
Health Policy Watch – 12 March 2020
- DG Azevêdo provides urgent information to WTO members on MC12 date and venueRead
WTO – 12 March 2020
- Large-scale events taking place in Geneva as of 12 MarchRead
République et canton de Genève – 12 March 2020
- WHO Declares COVID-19 “Pandemic”; European Countries & Iran Adopt Aggressive Measures To Contain Growing ThreatRead
Health Policy Watch – 11 March 2020
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- Going ‘Virtual’ In Global Health – Practices Are Changing Fast – At An Uneven PaceRead
Health Policy Watch – 12 March 2020
- Solidarité internationale: contrat de partenariat avec Médecins sans FrontièresRead
République et canton de Genève – 11 mars 2020
- Multi-agency report highlights increasing signs and impacts of climate change in atmosphere, land and oceansRead
WMO – 10 March 2020
- World Trade Organization Cancels Meetings At Geneva Headquarters Following COVID-19 Case; WHO Ramps Up Safety MeasuresRead
Health Policy Watch – 10 March 2020
- ‘Desperate measures in desperate times’ as virus affects International GenevaRead
Swissinfo – 10 March 2020
- ‘Sister’ Initiatives Commit US $129 Million to R&D for COVID-19 Vaccines & Cures; Funding To Manufacture Still A BarrierRead
Health Policy Watch – 11 March 2020
- The economic impact of COVID-19: Can policy makers avert a multi-trillion dollar crisis?Read
UNCTAD – 9 March 2020
- ‘World Is Inching Towards a COVID-19 Pandemic – But One We Can Control’, Says WHORead
Health Policy Watch – 9 March 2020
- New Permanent Representative of Tanzania presents credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at GenevaRead
UNOG – 9 March 2020