Posts Tagged ‘assembly’
Welsh Assembly Government Encourages Parents To Have Children Under Five Vaccinated Against Swine Flu, Wales
The Welsh Assembly Government is encouraging parents/guardians of children aged from six months and under 5 years of age to have their children vaccinated against swine flu. Children in this age group are far more likely to end up in hospital if they contract the virus and vaccination offers the best protection against it…
Statement By The Welsh Assembly Government On Latest Developments In Respect Of The Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu Pandemic
This statement updates Members on latest developments in respect of the Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu pandemic. The latest GP consultation rates in Wales for flu-like illness have decreased and are now steady, although still a little above the usual rates for the time of year. On the 26th November, 77 people were in hospital with swine flu, 14 of those in critical care…
Assembly Of First Nations And Health Canada To Co-host A Virtual Summit On H1N1 Preparedness November 10th, 2009
On November 10, 2009 at 12:00 noon EST Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq and National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Shawn Atleo will co-host a Virtual Summit on H1N1 preparedness for First Nations communities. “The Government of Canada has been working closely with First Nations to help them prepare for the H1N1 Flu Virus. Vaccinations are well underway in several communities across the country”, said Minister Aglukkaq.
Move From Daily To Weekly Welsh Assembly Government Swine Flu Reports, Wales
On 2 July, based on scientific advice, the UK moved to a new ‘treatment’ phase in our response to the current swine flu pandemic. The National Public Health Service for Wales has been collecting, compiling and releasing figures on a daily basis. These statistics set out the number of laboratory confirmed cases, as well as clinically presumed cases.
Welsh Assembly Government Written Statement On Swine Influenza, Wales
This statement updates Members on the Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu outbreak and the latest developments in Wales and across the UK. There has been no change in the World Health Organization’s pandemic flu alert level – this remains at Phase 5 which reflects widespread human to human transmission. The WHO is constantly reviewing the evidence to make them move to Phase 6 and there may be an announcement within days.
Welsh Assembly Government Written Statement – Swine Influenza, Wales
This statement updates Members on the swine flu outbreak and the latest developments in Wales and across the UK. There has been no change in the World Health Organization’s pandemic flu alert level – this remains at phase 5 which reflects widespread human to human transmission. However, even though a pandemic has not been declared, the situation across the world remains serious with over 17,000 cases confirmed in 66 countries (including the UK).
Closing Speech Of The World Health Assembly
Mister President, honourable ministers, excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen,I believe we can all agree. This has been an exceptionally intense session of the Health Assembly. You have covered much ground, made some key decisions, and adopted important resolutions, in a budget year, and in a timeframe cut in half. You covered items on pandemic influenza preparedness and implementation of the International Health Regulations.
62ND World Health Assembly Closes After Passing 15 Resolutions
WHO Member States had earlier agreed to shorten the Assembly from nine to five days in order to allow senior officials to return to their home countries to help oversee preparedness for a possible influenza pandemic. The President of the Assembly, Mr Nimal S.



