World Health Day 2020: Recognizing Nurses, Midwives, and Health Workers at the Frontlines of COVID-19 Response

Mon, 04/06/2020 - 18:40

World Health Day takes place on April 7th each year, marking the anniversary of when the World Health Organization (WHO) was founded.

IWBI Announces New Co-chairs and More Than 225 Members of the Task Force on COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Infections: Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience and Recovery

Mon, 04/06/2020 - 18:20

Agriculture and Food Production Workers Are a Crucial Part of Our Nation’s Response To COVID-19

Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:30

Las Vegas Sands to Donate More Than Two Million Pieces of Personal Protection Equipment

Mon, 04/06/2020 - 18:20

Las Vegas Sands announced it will donate two million medical masks and 20,000 protective suits to help health-care professionals, first responders and nonprofit organizations in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Pfizer and The Pfizer Foundation Donate $40 Million in Charitable Grants, Expand Product Access and Mobilize Colleagues to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic

Mon, 04/06/2020 - 14:55

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and The Pfizer Foundation today announced the commitment of $40 million in medical and charitable cash grants to help combat the global health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. and around the world.

Hilton and American Express to Donate Up to 1 Million Rooms to Frontline Medical Professionals During COVID-19 Crisis

Mon, 04/06/2020 - 12:15

Hilton and American Express announced that the companies, in partnership with Hilton’s ownership community, will donate up to 1 million hotel room nights across the United States to frontline medical professionals leading the fight against COVID-19.

Public Calls for Governments to Close Southeast Asia’s Wildlife Markets in Response to COVID-19, WWF Survey Finds

Mon, 04/06/2020 - 13:00

Over 90 percent of respondents surveyed in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong support a government-led closure of illegal and unregulated wildlife markets, according to new research for World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Citizen Announce: ‘One World: Together at Home’ Global Special to Celebrate and Support Healthcare Workers in the Fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mon, 04/06/2020 - 12:50

nternational advocacy organization Global Citizen and the World Health Organization today announced the One World: Together At Home -- a globally televised and streamed special in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

United Airlines Partners With City of Chicago on Donations for COVID-19 First Responders and Patients

Fri, 04/10/2020 - 10:30

United Airlines has partnered with the City of Chicago to provide supplies for COVID-19 first responders and patients.

United Airlines Partners With New York City to Fly Medical Volunteers to Help in COVID-19 Fight

Tue, 04/07/2020 - 11:00

United Airlines is partnering with New York City to provide free round-trip flights for medical volunteers who want to help in the frontline fight against the COVID-19 crisis.