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President Donald Trump issued over 100 executive orders on his first day back in the White House, focusing on immigration, government reform, and climate change. He initiated the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Agreement, which could impact the food and beverage industry. Trump also implemented policies affecting legal immigration and federal regulations, with potential implications for labor supply and consumer costs. The future of these initiatives under the new administration remains uncertain. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses updates on the political situation in the U.S. following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. Topics explored include the planned mass deportation of undocumented migrants announced by Trump, the withdrawal of the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris Climate Agreement, and the enactment of a federal hiring freeze in addition to the establishment of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

International cooperation and financing for development in particular face a moment of truth. A lack of national capacity to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change anywhere is a threat to the security and well-being of people everywhere. The most feasible way to mobilize the large additional sums required to advance a fully inclusive, human-centred recovery from the pandemic and a rapid acceleration of climate action on a worldwide basis - including in resource-constrained low-and lower-middle-income countries - is for the international community to apply the public capital it has already invested in the International Monetary Fund and multilateral development banks more efficiently and expansively. This could be achieved by applying the balance sheets and tools of these institutions just as imaginatively for such common purposes as those of central banks and treasuries in advanced countries have been applied for domestic purposes during the pandemic. The paper proposes a set of initiatives to this end in order to fully fund the WHO ACT-A/COVAX Initiative, adequately resource debt relief and restructuring, social protection floors and job-rich sustainable infrastructure and industry in these countries, and finance a global effort to avoid a lock-in of greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power generation, which represents the single largest and most time sensitive aspect of the climate action required to achieve the goals of the Paris climate agreement. This fuller utilization of the existing international financial architecture to implement multilaterally agreed objectives would generate an average increase in annual external flows of about 4% of GDP to 82 poorer developing countries during the next seven years, exceeding the Marshall Plan's support of Europe's efforts to "build back better" from World War II, while using such additional international assistance in a similar manner to generate complementary increases in domestic resource mobilization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and alcohol as two of the four main causes of 19 million deaths worldwide each year. The report also highlights the influence of powerful industries in promoting unhealthy lifestyles and interfering with prevention efforts for non-communicable diseases. In Europe alone, nearly 7,500 deaths per day are attributed to these factors. The WHO calls for stronger regulations and protection against harmful industry practices to prioritize public health over profit. However, industry associations argue that there is no agreed definition of UPFs and that the report is misleading. [Extracted from the article]

Over the past year, the global vaccination campaign to end the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed from tests of vaccine efficacy to over six billion (and counting) administered doses. Highly structured clinical trials facilitated strong statistical examinations of the vaccines because randomization accounts for unobserved confounders that could bias the analysis. Post-approval assessments have limitations because they rely on data from less structured, real-world settings. Several post-approval studies show the existing mRNA vaccines launched initially in the US effectively prevent, as predicted, the worst outcomes of COVID-19, while the vaccines many other countries use are less effective but still invaluable in fighting the pandemic. An observed erosion in vaccine efficacy this year, relative to the clinical trials of 2020, may be a function of the new variants of the virus, waning acquired immunity against infection over time, or other factors, such as the higher incidence of prior infections in the unvaccinated population and the tendency for random error (such as false-positive COVID-19 tests) to attenuate measured efficacy rates. Taken together, the studies make it plain that vaccinating the unvaccinated with any of the globally approved vaccines remains the most important step for lessening the pandemic's severity., Governments worldwide have administered over six billion COVID-19 vaccines since late 2020 (Our World in Data 2021a), using inoculations developed by both Western companies and state-directed enterprises in other parts [...]

According to a study published by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other researchers, over one billion people worldwide are now considered obese. The research shows that in 2022, 879 million adults and 159 million children were obese, with obesity rates more than doubling among adults since 1990 and quadrupling among children and adolescents. The WHO emphasizes the importance of preventing and managing obesity through diet, physical activity, and adequate care. The study also highlights the need for cooperation from governments, communities, and the private sector to address the health impacts of obesity. [Extracted from the article]

Foreword When news first broke that a mysterious illness was afflicting residents of Wuhan, China, it drew little attention in Washington. After all, China's first SARS epidemic barely touched the [...]

The global campaign to identify effective vaccines against COVID-19 has entered the final stage of testing for regulatory approval--Phase III trials--for several promising candidates. Evaluation will be guided by criteria established by the Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization. The minimum threshold for efficacy is observed reduction of disease incidence of at least 50 percent, with high statistical confidence of efficacy above a minimum of 30 percent. Full safety reviews of the vaccine candidates may take several months, to ensure any adverse events are given sufficient time to become evident and then studied. For efficacy, however, statistically valid determinations can be made after approximately 150 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among trial participants, which may occur relatively quickly given the prevalence of the virus in many communities. Consequently, on the question of whether a vaccine works to prevent progression from the virus to the disease, a clear signal is likely to occur in a few months after the trial begins rather than over the longer time frames that may be necessary for evaluation of their safety profiles., An intense global scramble is underway to identify and manufacture safe and effective vaccines against COVID-19. Social-distancing protocols, when implemented vigorously, can slow the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that [...]

The article reports on updates on the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, pandemic, particularly in the countries that were severely hit around the world. Topics include the symptoms of the disease like fever, cough and shortness of breath, the declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) of the Covid-19 outbreak as a pandemic in March 2020, and the countries severely affected like the U.S., Brazil, and India.

The article reports that Covid pandemic continued to plague the world with variants of the lethal coronavirus surging to unprecedented levels. It mentions World Health Organization (WHO) had named the Omicron variant as a Variant of Concern and countries with the most access to lifesaving vaccines developed to fight Covid. It also mentions U.S. President Joe Biden administration in the U.S. issued new measures aimed at saving lives, protecting the economy.

The article focuses on COVID-19 in the U.S. under the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden. It mentions President Biden signs executive order expanding vaccine production. It mentions Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that approximately 3 million people in the U.S. had received both shots of the Covid-19 vaccine. It also mentions President Biden's decision for the U.S. to reenter the World Health Organization (WHO).

The article focuses on Covid-19 pandemic rocking the world since the World Heath Organization declared it to be a global pandemic. It mentions guidelines from the Food and Drug Administration, Pfizer and BioNTech would not file for emergency use authorization to distribute the vaccine until at least half of the individuals involved in their study were examined for at least two months following their second dose. It also mentions Pfizer cast the development of the experimental Covid-19 vaccine.

The article discusses special report on novel coronavirus. Topics include Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals; epidemiologists and public health experts, have characterized the new global outbreak pandemic because of the incidences and death associated with this novel coronavirus; and all the countries around the globe are bearing the brunt of coronavirus in terms of cases and deaths.

The article discusses special report on Coronaviruses and its effects on countries. Topics include coronavirus is a respiratory virus that has been named SARSCoV2 and causes the coronavirus disease 2019; countries of the Americas and Europe were bearing the brunt of coronavirus in terms of cases and deaths; and extremely transmissible Omicron variant of the virus is doing more damage in countries worldwide.

The article discusses countries featured in Political Intelligence Briefing's special report on the coronavirus pandemic. Topics include after the surge in cases and death caused by Delta Variant, the world is facing new variant of extremely transmissible Omicron variant; and major challenge for the international community will be to ensure that every country has access to vaccines for treating Covid.

As new variants appear, healthcare workers brace for another deadly winter In November 2021 a new variant of coronavirus--the novel pathogen that causes COVID-19 -- emerged. By early 2022, it [...]

The article offers information related to Covid-19 pandemic and its impact worldwide. It is noted that coronavirus is a respiratory virus that has been named "SARSCoV2" and causes the "coronavirus disease 2019," or "COVID19." It is noted that on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization has declared the COVID19 outbreak to be a pandemic, by which death rate averages out to 78,000 per month.

The article focuses on the COVID19 pandemic and its impact on the health of people world wide. It mentions that the coronavirus is a respiratory virus that has been named "SARSCoV2" that causes the coronavirus disease 2019. The U.S. accounted for a full onequarter of all coronavirus cases and deaths across the world by July 2020. The World Health Organization stated that the recorded global coronavirus caseload surpassed 11 million at the start of July 2020 and the death toll exceeded 500,000.

The article focuses on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the world. Topics include an increase in death rate of people who were suffering from COVID-19, HIV/AIDs, and malaria according to statistics from the World Health Organization; and resurgence in infections led authorities in certain countries to reinstate prohibitions and regulations such as lockdowns.

The article reports that Covid-19 pandemic has hit the U.S. and the West harder in terms of cases and death toll that less developed countries. It mentions U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) botched its Covid-19 testing development, while rejecting World Health Organization (WHO) tests that were offered and World Bank, during its biennial report on poverty and shared prosperity, has emphasized the potentially catastrophic economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

The article offers information on the COVID-19 pandemic all over the world. Topics discussed include World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a pandemic; countries has reopened their economies for business, with little attention to physical distancing and diligent maskwearing and coronavirus has been the fact that the high number of deaths has forced countries and cultures to discard their traditional and religious burial rites for practical public health reasons.

The article presents news briefs related to Coronavirus affected countries. Topics include that the viral infection which originated in Wuhan in China has impacted multiple countries across the globe including South Korea, India, and Iran in Asia, and Canada, and the U.S. in North America; and that many people lives' have been affected, as per the World Health Organization (WHO).

The article presents information about several countries across the world hard hit by COVID-19 pandemic such as the U.S., Great Britain, China and Japan. It mentions that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic on December 2019. It mentions coronavirus is a respiratory virus that has been named "SARSCoV2" and its symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

The article discusses the situation for COVID-19 around the world as of October 2020. Topics covered include the ways to avoid COVID-19 spreads, data from the World Health Organization showing countries in Asia, Europe and the Americas seeing the highest incidences of COVID-19, and a warning issued by the World Bank about the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The article presents information about several countries across the world that are hard-hit by COVID-19 pandemic including China, United States, France and Italy. It mentions that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic on December 2019. It mentions coronavirus is a respiratory virus that has been named "SARS CoV2" and causes the "coronavirus disease 2019;" and symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

The article offers world health news briefs. Topics include issuance of COVID-19 pandemic situation reports by the World Health Organization through August 16, 2020 outlining the counties experiencing coronavirus outbreaks; surge in coronavirus outbreaks in India during first part of 2020 despite a 21day lockdown imposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi; and ignoring guidance about social distancing resulted in a coronavirus Covid19 catastrophe in Italy.

The article reports that countries across the world hard hit by Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include World Health Organization (WHO) was not quick to call the coronavirus outbreak, in effect since December 2019, a pandemic; businesses should give attention to physical distancing and diligent mask wearing; and guidance from public health experts warning about exposure to the virus in crowded closed spaces.

The article offers information on COVID-19 which is coronavirus disease. Topics discussed include symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath, spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes and need to clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. It also mentions international travel guidance from World Health Organization (WHO).

A report is presented which offers updates on developments around the world as of June 2020. Topics include the civil unrest in Minneapolis over racially charged killing of George Floyd by police, the issuance of regular situation reports by the World Health Organization (WHO) outlining the countries experiencing coronavirus outbreaks, and the refocus on economic recovery by Singapore in response to preliminary estimates showing contraction in the economy for the first quarter of the year.

The article presents information related to Covid-19 virus and its impact on countries like India, Great Britain and the U.S. It mentions that Covid-19 spreads through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes; and spread from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. It mentions about prevention and treatment of Covid-19 by avoiding touching of eyes, nose, and mouth. It mentions that World Health Organization has called Covid-19 as a pandemic.

The article focuses on impact of COVID-19 pandemic in several countries such as the U.S., India and Japan. Topics discussed include COVID-19 spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, international travel guidance from World Health Organization (WHO) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi imposed a 21-day lockdown on the citizens of his country as a result of the outbreak of the coronavirus and guidance about social distancing.

The article presents a report on the Covid-19 pandemic and several countries like China, U.S. and Italy hit hard by the virus. It mentions about the prevention and treatment of the Coronavirus by cover cough or sneeze with a tissue; and also mentions need to avoid public transportation, ridesharing, or taxis. It also mentions that the World Health Organization (WHO) has called the coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic.

The article presents a reports of the U.S. Congressional Research Service, related to suspension of the funding to World Health Organization (WHO) by the U.S. that was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on April 14, 2020. It mentions that the U.S. provides voluntary contributions to WHO for specific activities through several accounts, including U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID's) Global Health Programs and International Disaster Assistance accounts.

The article discusses the World Health Organization (WHO) issuing regular situation reports outlining the counties experiencing coronavirus outbreaks. Topics include illness from COVID19 ranging from very mild symptoms to severe and can result in death, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC); spreads through person to person, through respiratory droplets, and contact with contaminated surfaces or objects; and can be prevented by staying at home.

The article focuses on the impact of COVID19 pandemic on the global public health. It is noted that a novel strain of the coronavirus known as COVID19, has affected over 100,000 people and resulted in the deaths of thousands of people due to the outbreak. It presents the World Health Organization's (WHO) reports outlining the coronavirus outbreaks including the death rate per capita in countries like South Korea, Japan, Iran, Germany and the U.S.

The article focuses on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on countries like Italy, Iran, Spain and the U.S. It mentions that Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has ordered the closure of crowded venues such as schools, gyms, and nightclubs. It also mentions that German government has banned religious services and closed bars and schools. It also mentions that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Covid-19 outbreak to be a pandemic on March 11, 2020.

PepsiCo has announced new nutritional goals aimed at improving the nutrition of its "convenient" foods. The company plans to ensure that 75% of its international convenient foods volume meets or sits under the sodium benchmarks set by the World Health Organization by 2030. Additionally, PepsiCo aims to deliver 145 billion portions of ingredients including legumes, nuts and seeds, and wholegrains to consumers through its food portfolio. The company acknowledges that it fell short of its previous goals for sodium reduction and sugar reduction, but believes that by focusing on innovation and reformulation, it can have a positive impact on public health. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) states that some ultra-processed foods (UPFs), such as bread and cereal, can actually be beneficial for people's health due to their fiber content. The report, based on a study of over 266,000 participants in seven European countries, found that regular consumption of products like sausages and sugary drinks increases the likelihood of weight gain. However, the report emphasizes that not all UPFs are harmful, with certain sub-groups, such as ultra-processed breads and cereals and plant-based alternatives, not being associated with health risks. The study highlights the global increase in UPF consumption and raises concerns about the long-term health effects of these foods. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that the U.S. Congress has long debated the appropriate level of U.S. funding to United Nations (U.N.) system activities and whether U.S. contributions are used efficiently and effectively. It mentions U.N. specialized agencies, which include the World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization, and World Bank Group, among others, are autonomous in executive, legislative, and budgetary powers. It also mentions U.N. peacekeeping funding.

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