Globally, 5.5 billion vaccine doses have now been administered, but 80 percent have been administered in high- and upper-middle income countries. High-income countries have promised to donate more than 1 billion doses, but less than 15 percent of those doses have materialised. Manufacturers have promised to prioritize COVAX and low-income countries. We don’t want any more promises. We just want the vaccines.

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“The BC Vaccine Card is a show of confidence,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “It says in our pandemic — when doing the right thing to stop the spread is the mandate we all share in — that we’re doing the right thing by being vaccinated. That we’re making the best choices. That right now, especially with a surge in cases primarily in groups of unvaccinated people, we’re doing exactly what’s required to save lives.”

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World failing to address dementia challenge
Only a quarter of countries worldwide have a national policy, strategy or plan for supporting people with dementia and their families, according to the WHO’s ‘Global status report on the public health response to dementia’, released today. Half of these countries are in WHO’s European Region, with the remainder split between the other Regions. Yet even in Europe, many plans are expiring or have already expired, indicating a need for renewed commitment from governments.

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United Nations Press Update from Ireland September 2 2021

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United Nations is leaving its personnel in Afghanistan to stand with the people. Countries around the World should be ready to receive refugees

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BC Media Update on School a Safety and the Launch of Langley School

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Join Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, for the official launch of BC's free transit program for children 12 and under.

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PAHO warns that only one in four people in Latin America and the Caribbean has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Director reports that PAHO is working to increase vaccine supplies through donations, procurement by its Revolving Fund, and regional manufacture of vaccines,

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British Columbia Covid19 Saftey Update August 31 2021

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British Columbia Surrey School District Teacher and Parents Rally #KidB4Covid August 28 2021

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