Disasters Emergency Committee

STATEMENT - Update on mpox in Canada - May 11, 2023

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星期四, 五月 11, 2023

The WHO Director General considered the advice offered by the Committee and determined that mpox no longer constitutes a PHEIC.

Key Points: 
  • The WHO Director General considered the advice offered by the Committee and determined that mpox no longer constitutes a PHEIC.
  • Since the beginning of the mpox outbreak, the Government of Canada has taken swift action to protect the health and safety of people in Canada.
  • Efforts continue with provincial/territorial partners to increase vaccine uptake across Canada for those most at risk of mpox.
  • Although the WHO Director General determined the current mpox situation is no longer a PHEIC, the Government of Canada recognizes that mpox is still circulating globally.

STATEMENT - Update on the COVID-19 situation in Canada - May 5, 2023

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星期五, 五月 5, 2023

The WHO Director General originally declared that the COVID-19 pandemic constituted a PHEIC on January 30, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The WHO Director General originally declared that the COVID-19 pandemic constituted a PHEIC on January 30, 2020.
  • Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada's top priority has been protecting the health and safety of all Canadians.
  • Even though the WHO Director General determined the current COVID-19 situation no longer constitutes a PHEIC, the Government of Canada recognizes that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is still circulating across Canada and worldwide.
  • PHAC will continue to provide public updates as new information related to our domestic situation arises.

JUSAN TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED BRINGS CLAIMS IN ENGLISH COURT TO CLEAR ITS NAME

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星期五, 三月 3, 2023

A UK business, Jusan Technologies Limited ("JTL") has commenced two defamation claims in the English Court, the first against The Bureau of Investigative Journalism ("TBIJ") and the Telegraph Media Group Limited ("TMGL"), and the second against openDemocracy Limited ("OD").

Key Points: 
  • A UK business, Jusan Technologies Limited ("JTL") has commenced two defamation claims in the English Court, the first against The Bureau of Investigative Journalism ("TBIJ") and the Telegraph Media Group Limited ("TMGL"), and the second against openDemocracy Limited ("OD").
  • JTL has commenced the following claims in the High Court of Justice of England and Wales:
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  • OD also claims that JTL participated in a US$200 million transaction with a third party at a significant undervalue.
  • The cases are Jusan Technologies Ltd v The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and another, and Jusan Technologies Ltd v openDemocracy Ltd, case numbers QB-2022-002660 and QB-2022-002661, in the High Court of Justice of England and Wales.

STATEMENT - Update on the COVID-19 situation in Canada - January 27, 2023

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星期一, 一月 30, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is issuing this statement to provide an update on the ongoing response to COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is issuing this statement to provide an update on the ongoing response to COVID-19.
  • PHAC continues to work closely with provinces and territories to coordinate Canada's response.
  • On January 27, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened a meeting of its International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee to consider whether the COVID-19 pandemic still constitutes a global public health emergency.
  • Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada's top priority has been protecting the health and safety of all Canadians.

JUSAN TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED BRINGS CLAIMS IN ENGLISH COURT TO CLEAR ITS NAME

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星期四, 九月 22, 2022

JTL recently commenced the following claims in the High Court of Justice of England and Wales:

Key Points: 
  • JTL recently commenced the following claims in the High Court of Justice of England and Wales:
    1.
  • OD also claims that JTL participated in a US$200 million transaction with a third party at a significant undervalue.
  • JTL was not offered any opportunity prior to publication to verify the factual accuracy of and respond to the allegations.
  • Its main source of income and revenue comes from First Heartland Securities JSC, which owns First Heartland Jusan Bank JSC.

Monkeypox Emergency Declaration a Step in Right Direction, says AHF

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星期二, 七月 26, 2022

While long overdue, AIDS Healthcare Foundation acknowledged the World Health Organizations decision yesterday to declare the global monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

Key Points: 
  • While long overdue, AIDS Healthcare Foundation acknowledged the World Health Organizations decision yesterday to declare the global monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
  • The world has needed this declaration for at least the last ten weeks, and weve called for it for the last month.
  • Most governments do not inform, react or properly respond to an outbreak if the WHO has not labeled a disease a PHEIC.
  • Monkeypox cases rose exponentially worldwide in the past month; however, some countries have struggled with it for decades without international attention or aid.

Tearfund and SOURCE Global Partner to Bring Safe Drinking Water to Nepalese Communities

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星期二, 四月 19, 2022

Tearfund, a global charity dedicated to tackling poverty through sustainable development, today launched a partnership to bring SOURCE Globals innovative drinking water technology to Nepalese communities in urgent need of a safe, local drinking water solution.

Key Points: 
  • Tearfund, a global charity dedicated to tackling poverty through sustainable development, today launched a partnership to bring SOURCE Globals innovative drinking water technology to Nepalese communities in urgent need of a safe, local drinking water solution.
  • While much of Nepal has abundant water resources, 1 in 10 residents are without clean, safe water to drink.
  • The companys first-of-its kind technology uses only the sun to draw water vapor out of the air and transform it into clean, safe drinking water.
  • Multiple Nepalese communities are in dire need of a stable drinking water supply, but weve seen traditional infrastructure and water pumping programs fail time and time again.

Apollo Strategic Communications Donates £10,000 to Support Humanitarian Efforts for People of Ukraine

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星期一, 三月 21, 2022

London headquartered PR agency Apollo Strategic Communications has donated 10,000 to support the vital on-the-ground efforts to deliver essential humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine.

Key Points: 
  • London headquartered PR agency Apollo Strategic Communications has donated 10,000 to support the vital on-the-ground efforts to deliver essential humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine.
  • Pallab Sarker and Rob Blackhurst, Founding Directors of Apollo Strategic Communications said:
    The whole team felt strongly that we needed to provide whatever support we could to the people of Ukraine following this appalling invasion.
  • We work with foundations and NGOs throughout the world and share their commitment to human rights and democratic values.
  • We also hope that they help those tireless volunteers and medical workers on the ground who are doing such heroic work.

enfinium donates £20,000 to the Disasters Emergency Committee, Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal and offers to match fund individual Parc Adfer employee donations

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星期五, 三月 18, 2022

DEESIDE, Wales, March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- enfinium , which operates the Parc Adfer waste-to-energy facility will provide support to assist the humanitarian relief efforts through a corporate donation of 20,000 to the Disasters Emergency Committee , Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

Key Points: 
  • DEESIDE, Wales, March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- enfinium , which operates the Parc Adfer waste-to-energy facility will provide support to assist the humanitarian relief efforts through a corporate donation of 20,000 to the Disasters Emergency Committee , Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
  • The Disasters Emergency Committee brings together 15 leading U.K. aid charities to raise funds quickly and effectively at times of crisis overseas.
  • In addition to our corporate donation, we are offering to match fund any individual Parc Adfer employee donations, up to 250 per donation that our employees wish to make to support those in need.
  • Bill Roberts, Chief Operating Officer said "Words can't express how we feel watching the suffering in Ukraine and the loss of innocent lives.

enfinium donates £20,000 to the Disasters Emergency Committee, Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal and offers to match fund individual Kemsley employee donations

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星期五, 三月 18, 2022

KEMSLEY,England, March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- enfinium , which owns and operates the Kemsley waste-to-energy facility will provide support to assist the humanitarian relief efforts through a corporate donation of 20,000 to the Disasters Emergency Committee , Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

Key Points: 
  • KEMSLEY,England, March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- enfinium , which owns and operates the Kemsley waste-to-energy facility will provide support to assist the humanitarian relief efforts through a corporate donation of 20,000 to the Disasters Emergency Committee , Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
  • The Disasters Emergency Committee brings together 15 leading U.K. aid charities to raise funds quickly and effectively at times of crisis overseas.
  • In addition to our corporate donation, we are offering to match fund any individual Kemsley employee donations, up to 250 per donation that our employees wish to make to support those in need.
  • Bill Roberts, Chief Operating Officer said "Words can't express how we feel watching the suffering in Ukraine and the loss of innocent lives.