Your WOU & COVID-19 EPI update

WOU and COVID-19 EPI ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ WHO's Operational Update on Health Emergencies (WOU) See the WOU Issue: 16   COVID-19 Epidemiological Update Globally, the number of new cases decreased by 55% during the 28-day period of 28 August to 24 September 2023 as compared to the previous 28-day period, with over 685 000 new cases reported. The number of new deaths decreased by 34% as compared to the previous 28-day period, with over 1900 new fatalities reported. As of 24 September 2023, over 770 million confirmed cases and over 6 million deaths have been reported globally. In this edition, we include: The COVID-19 epidemiological update at the global and the regional levels. An update on hospitalizations and ICU admissions. An update on the SARS-CoV-2 variants of interest (VOI) and variants under monitoring (VUM). See the EPI   Top donor Germany signs major contribution to WHO for health emergencies; signs host agreement for WHO pandemic hub   Donors making a difference: Health priorities take centre stage at UNGA Our latest news stories provide a window into WHO's work on universal health coverage, our collaboration with partners for pandemic readiness, our commitment to #Stop tuberculosis by 2030, and our efforts to protect girls from cervical cancers, among other endeavours. See the stories   COVID-19 Vaccination Insights Report - 23 September 2023   Science Council of the World Health Organization Watch here interviews from the WHO Science Council: taking on health challenges of today and tomorrow   WHO's response to health emergencies annual report Contingency Fund for Emergencies WHO's Health Emergency Appeal 2023 COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan   Read how our donors make a difference and stories of work in countries around the world.  Thanks to all donors and partners contributing to the WHO COVID-19 response. This email aims to keep you informed about WHO's work to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and showcase impactful stories made possible thanks to the contributions of our donors and partners. Help us improve it by sharing your feedback to WHO media.         Share    Tweet    Share    Forward  World Health Organization, Avenue Appia 20, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland  Journalists may send feedback to WHO Media Team You are receiving this NO-REPLY email because you are included on a WHO mail list. If you have been forwarded this update you can click here to subscribe Unsubscribe