At the end of 1999, 66 countries had introduced official national drug policies within the past 10 years, and a further 41 countries were developing such policies, or had developed them more than 10 years ago. (who.int)
Tobacco2
Waterpipe tobacco smoking is a traditional tobacco use method that originated in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and has had a global resurgence in recent years. (who.int)
Waterpipe smoking rates in the region are among the highest worldwide, with the lowest prices of tobacco products among all WHO regions. (who.int)
Increases1
Tanzania's borders span eight countries, including the African Great Lakes region, which increases the country's risk for cross-border disease outbreaks and epidemics. (cdc.gov)
Risks3
Climate change will increasingly exacerbate a number of risks to U.S. national security interests, from physical impacts that could cascade into security challenges, to how countries respond to the climate challenge. (ucsb.edu)
While the IC judges that all of these risks will increase and that no country will be spared from challenges directly related to climate change. (ucsb.edu)
As the global and cross-cutting consequences of climate change increase demands on the Department of Defense, the DCRA provides a starting point for a shared understanding of the strategic and mission risks of climate change and lays out a path forward. (ucsb.edu)
Humanity2
Humanity: The Red Cross, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors-in its international and national capacity-to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. (bigdayofgiving.org)
The widespread and apparently systematic nature of the attacks on villages throughout Somali Region is strong evidence that the killings, torture, rape, and forced displacement are also crimes against humanity for which the Ethiopian government bears ultimate responsibility. (hrw.org)
Primarily2
The Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) government, led by Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, responded by launching a brutal counter-insurgency campaign in the five zones of Somali Region primarily affected by the conflict: Fiiq, Korahe, Gode, Wardheer, and Dhagahbur. (hrw.org)
A sweeping new history of the country focuses primarily on elites, rather than the grassroots movements that overturned apartheid. (foreignpolicy.com)
Programme1
Graduates of the MSc Programme in Asian Studies have a region of your choice in East and South-East Asia. (lu.se)
Transition1
Based on new empirical evidence, it highlights major trends in, characteristics and forms of entrepreneurship common to countries in transition. (springer.com)
Conflict2
Although the conflict has been simmering for years with intermittent allegations of abuses, it took on dramatic new momentum after the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) attacked a Chinese-run oil installation in Somali Region in April 2007, killing more than 70 Chinese and Ethiopian civilians. (hrw.org)
in many Evidence shows clearly that the condi- determinants of health is a commitment countries conflict and population tions of daily life, and access to health to creating fairer, more just, and socially movement and displacement means care, are important causes of ill-health. (who.int)
Provision1
WHO's first priority in this strategic area remains the provision to countries of policy and technical support and associated activities are being strengthened. (who.int)
Income3
Income distribution dynamics and cross-region con- vergence in europe. (uni-muenchen.de)
Targeting Hypertension Screening in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of 1.2 Million Adults in 56 Countries. (bvsalud.org)
Background As screening programs in low- and middle- income countries ( LMICs ) often do not have the resources to screen the entire population , there is frequently a need to target such efforts to easily identifiable priority groups. (bvsalud.org)
Economic2
In the Philippines, a regional course allowed countries to share their current economic and political perspectives of health systems, thereby encouraging them to update their national drug policies. (who.int)
Economic growth in a cross section of countries. (uni-muenchen.de)
Select1
and 3) climate effects straining country-level stability in select countries and regions of concern. (ucsb.edu)
The EY Europe West Region includes 25 countries across three existing EY regions and will have combined revenues of US$4.65b and approximately 27,000 EY people, including nearly 1,500 partners. (ey.com)
Spread1
We are always looking for passionate and influential community leaders to join our Board of Directors and help spread the Red Cross mission. (bigdayofgiving.org)
Focus1
Yet, high risk groups require special and experiences from countries outside reducing these inequities is a matter of focus. (who.int)
Europe2
Europe West will better enable EY teams to support businesses across the Region to drive their digital evolution, move toward greater sustainability and more inclusive growth. (ey.com)
Marcel van Loo, the current EY Europe, Middle East, India, Africa (EMEIA) Financial Services Regional Managing Partner and now EY Europe West Managing Partner-elect, will lead the expanded geographic Region that will be set up with effect from 1 July 2021, subject to regulatory consultations. (ey.com)
Issues2
You will be obtain employment in civil society organisations around the exposed to a diverse range of cross-regional issues. (lu.se)
We plan to work with EMRO on rangements, and are not the product Experience from the Nordic countries these issues over the coming months to of physiological or genetic differences. (who.int)
Current1
In turn, the second part offers cross-border studies of entrepreneurial environments and activities, while the third and fourth present case studies on the current state and unique characteristics of entrepreneurship in various countries of the CEE and CIS as well as Georgia and Ukraine. (springer.com)
Average1
On average, the Red Cross provides $664 in financial assistance to each household after a home fire, but assistance amounts are tailored to family size and livability of the home. (bigdayofgiving.org)
Experience1
Others research and have broad experience in the region. (lu.se)
World2
The humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross connects us to people and communities across the nation and around the world. (bigdayofgiving.org)
The shape of the positive association of hypertension with age and body mass index varied across world regions. (bvsalud.org)
Thanks to close-working relationships with local fire departments and emergency management agencies, the Red Cross is usually notified as soon as a home fire is reported. (bigdayofgiving.org)
Health1
maternal, terranean Region (EMR) cannot be ad- across the whole of society, and action reproductive and child health and nutri- dressed. (who.int)
People2
Since being founded by Clara Barton in 1881, the Red Cross has been a consistent lifeline for people when they need us the most. (bigdayofgiving.org)
In CA Gold Country, we have created more than 6,816 fire escape plans with families, served more than 15,727 people through home visits and installed more than 17,191 smoke alarms making homes safer. (bigdayofgiving.org)