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Health Overview: Development news, research, data

(Just Now) WebThe COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic indicated more than ever the need to strengthen national health systems’ preparedness and capacities, and to ensure …

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Poverty and Health

(2 days ago) WebContext. Poverty is a major cause of ill health and a barrier to accessing health care when needed. This relationship is financial: the poor cannot afford to purchase those things that are needed for good health, …

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New Program to Protect Millions from Rising Climate …

(6 days ago) Web1 day ago · At least 21 million could die from five main health risks caused by a warmer planet. DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2023 --- The World Bank announced today at …

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Health and Climate Change

(3 days ago) WebClimate change is a risk multiplier that affects human health in various ways. Its impacts have been steadily increasing over time: Direct impacts can occur from rising …

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Infectious Diseases and Vaccines

(3 days ago) WebVaccines. Vaccines, which are biological preparations that improve immunity to a particular disease, are a vital part of disease prevention and one of the most cost-effective …

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Pandemics Overview

(4 days ago) WebPandemics are large disease outbreaks that affect several countries and pose major health, social, and economic risks. A quick-moving pathogen spreading …

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Impact of Climate Change on Health: The Cost of Inaction …

(3 days ago) WebThe climate crisis is a health-risk multiplier. Extreme weather events are devastating health globally. By 2030, climate's negative health effects could drive 40M …

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A return to normal life post-COVID

(7 days ago) WebCOVID-19 pandemic response measures, including vaccination, have led to a decline in the number of cases, thereby paving the way for the easing of health …

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Latest child mortality estimates reveal world remains off track to

(3 days ago) Web“Intensified efforts are needed to deliver quality health care services for all children and adolescents, which also means collecting the necessary data to ensure that …

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Frontline: Preparing Healthcare Systems for Shocks

(2 days ago) WebHealthcare systems are at the frontline of delivering critical care during emergencies. A new World Bank report, funded by the Japan-World Bank Program for …

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Epidemic Preparedness and Response

(2 days ago) WebA One Health platform to promote intersectoral collaboration was established and a One Health implementation roadmap was adopted by Ministers of Health, …

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Human Resources for Health

(Just Now) WebStrategy. The Bank assists countries in implementing evidence-based human resources for health strategies in selected thematic areas (labor market, fiscal and costing analysis, …

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WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) and COVID-19

(9 days ago) WebContext. Safely managed water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services are an essential part of preventing and protecting human health during infectious …

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World Bank Extends New Lifeline for Countries Hit by Natural …

(5 days ago) Web2 days ago · With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions …

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Strengthening Access to Quality Healthcare in Haiti

(Just Now) WebLimited health services are provided in public clinics and hospitals, with nongovernmental and private clinics playing an important role in this provision. Haiti’s …

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Government of Nepal and World Bank Launch $103.84 Million …

(9 days ago) WebKATHMANDU, December 1, 2023—The Nepal Quality Health Systems Program was jointly launched today by the Additional Health Secretary, Dr. Tanka Barakoti and World Bank …

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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a silver lining for health

(Just Now) WebThe COVID-19 Project expanded the mobile fleet that health services needed for investigation, patient transfer, and contact tracing by providing ambulances …

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World Bank Group

(3 days ago) WebWe help developing countries find solutions to the toughest global and local development challenges—from adapting to climate change to boosting food security to increasing …

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World Bank Group Doubles Down on Financial Ambition to Drive …

(5 days ago) WebWith an ambitious financing package announced at COP28, the World Bank Group is helping people in developing countries better withstand the devastation of …

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Ajay Banga Remarks High Level Segment Summit on Methane at …

(7 days ago) Web1 day ago · Methane is 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide in warming the planet, making it a major driver of climate change. Yet, it is often subjugated to carbon dioxide, …

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Mainstreaming Climate Change into Mozambique’s Planning is …

(7 days ago) WebClimate change impacts could drive up to 1.6 million additional people into poverty by 2050, further compounding drivers of fragility across most of the country, …

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World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies

(8 days ago) WebAbout 2.3 percent of the world’s population—184 million people, including 37 million refugees—live outside their country of nationality. Some 43 percent live in low- and …

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Covid-19 in Brazil: Impacts and Policy Responses

(9 days ago) WebThe findings in this report aim to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis and assist policymakers to design policies …

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The Green Coalition of Public Development Banks Aspire to …

(9 days ago) WebThe Public Development Banks of the Green Coalition aim to mobilize resources between $10 billion and $20 billion by creating a sustainable development …

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Lao Economic Monitor, November 2023: Fiscal Policy for Stability

(8 days ago) WebThe Lao economy has continued its recovery in 2023, with GDP growth forecast at 3.7%, up from 2.7% in 2022. Improved performance in tourism, transport and …

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Sanitation Overview: Development news, research, data World Bank

(5 days ago) WebToday, 1.7 billion people still lack even basic services. Among those, 580 million shared improved sanitation facilities with other households, counted as “limited” …

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The World Bank and Ukraine: Laying the Groundwork for …

(5 days ago) WebMore than 3,500 health care providers have registered for training to care for victims of gender-based violence; more than 2,300 have completed training. People are …

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Food Security Rising Food Insecurity in 2023

(3 days ago) WebLatest Update – November 13, 2023. Domestic food price inflation remains high. Inflation higher than 5% is experienced in 52.4% of low-income countries, 88.6% …

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