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Record response to WHO’s call for antimicrobial resistance surveillance reports in 2020
A record number (more than 3 million) of laboratory-confirmed infection cases, along with their antimicrobial resistance (AMR) results, were reported to WHO in response to the 2020 call for input to its Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS).
Collectively, country reports show high numbers of bloodstream infections caused by E. coli with resistance to third generation cephalosporins and by antimicrobial resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) – the two AMR Sustainable Development Goal indicators. Resistance seem to be higher in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) than in richer countries and could be particularly worrying for countries with limited access to modern antibiotics effective against these infections.
UN United Nations : Director-General s opening remarks at the World Health Assembly - 24 May 2021
05/24/2021 | 08:57am EDT
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Message : Your Excellency Alain Berset, Federal Counsellor of Switzerland, Excellencies, distinguished colleagues and friends, Lucy Nyambura is a health promotion officer in Mombasa City, Kenya. When COVID-19 arrived last year, a strict lockdown was introduced, but it was met with strong resistance by the local community, who refused to be tested, isolated or treated. As she made her daily rounds, providing information about the dangers of the new virus, Lucy was insulted in the streets and she and her team sometimes had to stop working for their own safety.
14-May-2021 Source: Leonardo
The AW101 multi-role medium-heavy three-engine helicopter’s global fleet has surpassed more than half a million flight hours. With one leading operator exceeding more than 7,500 hours on a single aircraft, nearly 200 units are in-service today by over 10 customers in over ten countries worldwide, with aircraft on order currently including units for Norway and Poland. The global reach of the platform extends from North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, to the Asia-Pacific region.
The Royal Navy will be using its AW101 Merlin Mk2 helicopters to keep watch over the upcoming carrier strike group deployment and the surrounding seas, ensuring the ships and their crews are well protected from enemy submarines, surface ships, aircraft, and missiles. The AW101 Merlin Mk4 will also provide movement and transportation of people and supplies, in addition to amphibious air manoeuvre for ship to shore operations, if required.