Policy and Rights

John Horgan wins a majority 55 seats in BC Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

BC Green Platform as Sonia Furentua describes it in Surrey BC Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

9 October 2020I’d like to congratulate the World Food Programme on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today. This week, China, the Republic of Korea and Nauru joined the COVAX Facility, bringing the total number of countries and economies that are part of the global initiative for vaccine access to 171. Millions of children globally are missing out on life-saving vaccines. Rapidly restoring immun...

In advance of the BC Election, please make sure you are informed before you vote on what each party/candidate will do to help businesses and the economy. Candidates from the BC Conservative Party, Green Party, Liberal Party, and NDP of all 9 Surrey ridings will respond to key themes from the business community Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--...

The new ways in which it is spreading is among younger people who have mild or no symptoms and are unaware they are infected. In the US, young people, especially those aged 20-29 years old, represent 20% of new cases. “While many young people won’t become ill or require an ICU bed, they are not immune to developing the serious effects of COVID-19,” she said. Become a supporter of this podcast: htt...

I have initiated a thorough review of the allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as broader protection issues in health emergency response settings. Every week we’re adding approximately two million COVID-19 cases and we passed the tragic milestone of one million deaths this week. What we’ve learned in every region of the...

Since the beginning of the pandemic, WHO has emphasised the vital importance of testing as part of a comprehensive strategy to control COVID-19 transmission. Within two weeks of WHO learning of the first cases of the novel coronavirus, China shared the genetic sequences with WHO and the wider world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/sup...

Speech from the throne Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and WHO Regional Director for the Americas will hold an information session on the rapidly evolving situation of COVID-19 in the Region of the Americas and PAHO’s response to this pandemic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

The overarching goal of the COVAX Facility is to ensure that all countries have access to vaccines at the same time, and that priority is given to those most at risk. The COVAX Facility will help to bring the pandemic under control, save lives, accelerate the economic recovery and ensure that the race for vaccines is a collaboration, not a contest. Our aim is to have 2 billion doses of vaccine ava...

Surrey BC Mayor make some annoucments that will help commerce in the his city Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

We are going back to school here in Canada. Our children will be back in the classroom this week. We have been seeing an increasing number of cases across the country. Health Officials including Dr Tam and Dr Henry are encouraging us to stay the course with social distancing, wearing a mask and handwashing habits. Increasing numbers of cases in the 20 to 29 and 30 to 40 age groups are increasing....

Worldwide, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors are increasing vulnerability to COVID-19 infection and the likelihood of worse outcomes, including in younger people. The pandemic has underscored the urgency of addressing NCDs and their risk factors. Because people with NCDs are at high risk of severe COVID-19, finding effective therapeutics for these patients is a high priority....

To support B.C.’s COVID-19 response for K-12 education, the federal government is providing $242.4 million in one-time funding for the 2020-21 school year, with the first half of the payment expected to be received in September. Funding will be allocated to public school districts based primarily on student enrolment. B.C.’s Ministry of Education is initially allocating $101.1 million to school di...

Washington D.C., September 2, 2020 (PAHO) – Health workers are especially vulnerable to COVID-19, and in the Region of the Americas, “We have the highest number of health care workers infected in the world,” PAHO Director Carissa F. Etienne said during a press conference today. “Our data shows that nearly 570,000 health workers across our region have fallen ill and more than 2,500 have succumbed t...

Prime Minister Anounces deal with NovaVax for doses of Covid vaccine Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

this Tuesday, we announced the certification of the eradication of wild poliovirus in Africa. This extraordinary achievement has only been possible because of the determination of the people and governments of Africa, and the many international partners who played such vital roles in working with WHO on this achievemen Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and...

Prime Minister: Funding for Safe Open For Schools Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Last month my colleague Dr Maria van Kerkhove contacted a group called Long COVID SOS, representing patients with long-term effects from COVID-19 infection. This afternoon I had the privilege of speaking with them. They told us about their experience, and the ongoing challenges they face. These patients want three things: recognition, rehabilitation and research Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Minister of Health Adrian Dix and Deputy Provincial Health Officer Dr. Réka Gustafson will deliver an update on novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Join Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, for an update on compliance and enforcement measures under the Provincial State of Emergency, as part of the overall response to COVID-19. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Our region continues to carry the highest burden of Coronavirus disease globally with 55% of the new cases reported this past week. The Americas have approximately 13% of the world’s population, but 64% of officially reported global deaths, so far. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Réka Gustafson, B.C.'s deputy provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

Before spending another $10 trillion US dollars on the consequences of the next wave, we estimate that the world will need to spend at least $100 billion US dollars on new tools, especially any new vaccines that are developed Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .

There have been concerns around the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases. The largest increase has been among people between 20 to 30. In fact, the increase in the cases has sounded alarms with the BC Health Officials. They are asking that we avoid big parties and social events. The Minister of Health is talking increased By-Law enforcement to help curb the number of gathering and thus the number...