04 May 2023 Your key COVID-19 report
Weekly Epidemiological Update
04 May 2023
Globally, nearly 2.8 million new cases and over 17 000 deaths were reported in the last 28 days (3 to 30 April 2023), a decrease of 17% and 30%, respectively, compared to the previous 28 days (6 March to 2 April 2023). The picture is mixed at the regional level, with increases in reported cases and deaths seen in the South-East Asia, Eastern Mediterranean, and Western Pacific regions, and decreases in other regions. As of 30 April 2023, over 765 million confirmed cases and over 6.9 million deaths have been reported globally.
In this edition are:
- The COVID-19 epidemiological update at the global and the regional levels
- An update on the SARS-CoV-2 variants of interest (VOI) and variants under monitoring (VUM)
- An update on hospitalizations and ICU admissions
Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its fourth year, surveillance has declined dramatically, with millions of people continuing to be infected and thousands still dying. At this pivotal moment, WHO has updated its Strategic Preparedness and Response plan for 2023-2025 to support countries as they are working to transition their critical emergency response activities to longer-term sustained COVID-19 disease prevention, control and management.
Malaria: The real-world impact of the first malaria vaccine in Kenya
The Aliabad Hospital, Afghanistan
Monthly Operational Update
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.
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