22 Feb 2023 Your key COVID-19 report

COVID-19 Reports Update

Weekly Epidemiological Update

22 February 2023

Globally, nearly 5.3 million new cases and over 48 000 deaths were reported in the last 28 days (23 January to 19 February 2023), a decrease of 89% and 62%, respectively, compared to the previous 28 days. As of 19 February 2023, over 757 million confirmed cases and over 6.8 million deaths have been reported globally.

In this edition, we include:

WHO flash appeal: Earthquake response in Türkiye and Whole of Syria

On 6 February 2023, a series of large earthquakes hit southern Türkiye and northern Syria, followed by hundreds of aftershocks. This Flash appeal outlines the health situation in the two countries following this humanitarian disaster, the main threats to health, the WHO response since the earthquakes hit, as well as priorities for addressing the health impacts in both countries. Details of WHO’s response priorities to support the populations affected are provided, together with the funding requirements to address the immediate and urgent health needs by area and overall. These needs continue to evolve based on ongoing damage assessments. Donations in support of WHO’s work following this emergency can be made through the WHO Foundation.

Donors making a difference in earthquakes and other complex health emergencies

Member States’ contributions to the WHO's Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) enabled us to release US$16 million for supplies and initiate the response to the Türkiye and Syria earthquakes within hours.

As this earthquake struck, WHO was already responding to an unprecedented number of complex health emergencies. Read about our work in the context of emergencies in Somalia, South Sudan, Ukraine, Yemen, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan, Pakistan, Libya, Afghanistan, and the occupied Palestinian territory as we tackle a long list of health issues, including acute malnutrition, maternal, newbown, child and adolescent health, noncommunicable diseases, mental health among others.

Monthly Operational Update

January

WHO's Health Emergency Appeal 2023

WHO needs US$ 2.54 billion to provide help and respond to the urgent needs of the most vulnerable amongst a record 339 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Many are at risk of serious health threats, including disease outbreaks, nutritional crises, and lack of access to essential medical services, The funds will enable WHO to respond to 54 ongoing emergencies, 11 of which are Grade 3.

COVID-19 Policy Briefs

COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan 2022: Global Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

WHO's response to COVID-19 - 2022 Mid-Year Report

Read more stories of work in countries around the world.

Thanks to all donors and partners contributing to the WHO COVID-19 response.

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