30 March 2023 Your key COVID-19 report

COVID-19 Reports Update

Weekly Epidemiological Update

30 March 2023

Globally, nearly 3.6 million new cases and over 25 000 deaths were reported in the last 28 days (27 February to 26 March 2023), a decrease of 27% and 39%, respectively, compared to the previous 28 days. Despite this overall downward trend, it is important to note that several countries have recently reported significant increases in cases. As of 26 March 2023, over 761 million confirmed cases and over 6.8 million deaths have been reported globally.

In this edition, we include:

Note: Starting this week, the COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update will be published every Thursday.

Visiting homes to curb polio in Aceh, Indonesia

Access to vaccines can be challenging for families living in rural areas, especially during a pandemic. Meanwhile, children who are sick or travelling may miss vaccination in schools and integrated health centres (Posyandu).

This is why healthcare workers go above and beyond, making home visits to protect children from diseases like poliomyelitis (polio).

The door-to-door approach allows them to interact with parents and answer vaccine-related questions. Home visits are also being conducted as part of the current polio outbreak response to track unvaccinated children, validate data coverage and provide vaccines.

This ensures that no child is left behind. Thanks to Gavi, USAID, and the US CDC.

©WHO/Fauzan Ijazah

Indonesia: Adapting the national influenza pandemic preparedness plan for COVID-19 response

Monthly Operational Update

February

Yemen’s health crisis: WHO calls for increased funding to save millions of Yemenis

The World Health Organization (WHO) together with its Health Cluster partners in Yemen is appealing for US$ 392 million to reach 12.9 million people with essential health assistance in 2023. The funding will be used to ensure that overstretched health facilities can continue providing even most basic services to 12.9 million of the most vulnerable people.

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 Vaccine Insights Reports

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

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