Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,update

 

November 18 Kicks Off U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) 2023 Improve Antibiotic Use, Improve Health Equity

Kick off U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) with CDC on Saturday, November 18! Every year, CDC recognizes USAAW to raise awareness and share information on the importance of improving antibiotic and antifungal use. Any time antibiotics or antifungals are used—in people, animals, or plants—they can cause side effects and contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AR). The USAAW observance is aligned with World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) during the same week. This year, CDC is focusing on the connection between appropriate antibiotic and antifungal prescribing and use and health equity. Health equity means everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. Health inequities resulting from less-than-optimal antibiotic or antifungal prescribing practices may impact health outcomes, and result in an increase in antimicrobial resistance or adverse events in some populations. Join CDC November 18-24 as we recognize the importance of improving antibiotic and antifungal prescribing and use, improving health equity, and slowing the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Learn how you can take action this week and the rest of the year.

5 ways to join USAAW activities November 18–24

1. Use and share CDC’s U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week 2023 Partner Toolkit, which includes key messages and social media graphics. Check out CDC’s Be Antibiotics Aware Partner Toolkit for antibiotic stewardship resources for human health. 2. Jump into social media chats on X (formally Twitter): November 14, 8-9 p.m. EST: The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America with @CDC_AR, Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists, and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Infectious Diseases Practice and Research Network are hosting a live chat on antibiotic prescribing equity. Use #ABXRxEquity and #USAAW23 to join the conversation. November 16, 10-11 a.m. EST: Join @CDC_AR in reposting messages about improving antibiotic and antifungal use and reducing the spread antimicrobial resistance during a Global X Storm. Join the conversation using #WAAW23Xstorm. November 18-24, daily: Help spread the word with family, friends, and colleagues so they can also get involved. Follow @CDC_AR and repost throughout the week using #AntimicrobialResistance, #USAAW23, and #WAAW. 3. Go Purple for AR to show your support for improving the use of antibiotics and antifungals. You can: Sign up to receive a toolkit for Go Purple for USAAW to help get members of your network involved. Wear purple and post pictures to social media encouraging your followers to improve antibiotic and antifungal use. Light up buildings and landmarks in purple for the week. Bring purple to your online presence: Share Go Purple and USAAW messages to your organization’s website, wear purple when on camera during online meetings and share why you are wearing purple. Share pictures on your social media, tagging #GoPurpleforUSAAW, #AntimicrobialResistance or #USAAW23.

4. Mark your calendar for upcoming webinars:  November 14, 2-3 p.m. EST: Urgent Care Association webinar on common myths and new successes in urgent care antibiotic stewardship. November 14, 3-4 p.m. EST: CDC and Federal Office of Rural Health Policy webinar on the National Healthcare Safety Network Antimicrobial Use Option and using data for action in critical access hospitals. 5. Check out the latest CDC resources on antibiotic and antifungal use, antimicrobial resistance, and health equity across One Health Antimicrobial Resistance Antibiotic Prescribing and Use Be Antibiotics Aware Partner Toolkit Antimicrobial Resistance and Health Equity AMR Exchange: Experts Discuss Reducing Health Disparities by Improving Antibiotic Use CDC Health Equity Page International Infection Control Branch

Check out CDC’s USAAW Partner Toolkit and visit CDC’s USAAW webpage to learn other ways to participate during the week.

	Join U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week Nov. 18-24 & spread the word about the importance of improving #antibiotic & #antifungal use, improving health equity, and combating #AntimicrobialResistance. Download CDC’s Partner Toolkit for ways to share: https://bit.ly/3ZCDi4k #USAAW23

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NASA's EARTH OBSERVATORY update

 

OCTOBER 17, 2023 Weekly News

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WTO update

 

20 Oct 2023 Latest news

Dear maria CHADZIDAKIS VAVOURANAKIS, Below are the news items published today on the WTO public website which match with your news preferences.

NEWS ITEM Trade in wine and vine products on the rise The first edition of the Vine and Wine World Trade Forum, held earlier this month in Dijon, France, revealed that international trade in wine and vine products has grown significantly over the past two decades. Blog   ⟶

NEWS ITEM Germany gives EUR 500,000 to enhance developing economies’ trading skills The government of Germany is contributing EUR 500,000 (approximately CHF 480,000) to help developing and least-developed economies (LCDs) take a more active part in global trade negotiations. Germany's Alternate Permanent Representative to the WTO, Bettina Waldmann, signed the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the German Government at the WTO on 19 October 2023. Press release   ⟶

NEWS ITEM Members address WTO reform and agree to hold thematic sessions on supply chain resilience

GAIN reports

 

The following GAIN reports were released on October 18, 2023. _______   Canada: CARM Customs Program Mandatory in May 2024 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project becomes mandatory in May 2024. The project is aimed at importers of record, including U.S. non-resident importers (NRIs), who are strongly encouraged to become familiar with this new electronic customs platform, and enroll through the CARM client portal in advance of the coming into force date.   Chile: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional

NATO news

 

Allied aircraft exercise NATO’s nuclear deterrence capability in exercise Steadfast Noon Thirteen Allies are participating in NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon, a long-planned, routine training activity that is hosted by a different NATO Ally each year. This year, training flights are taking place over Italy, Croatia and the Mediterranean Sea. Sixty aircraft of various types including advanced fighter jets and US B-52 bombers, as well as conventional jets, surveillance aircraft and refuelling aircraft from Allied air forces are taking part in the exercise to test NATO’s nuclear deterrent. The manoeuvres involve aircraft capable of carrying nuclear warheads but do not involve any live bombs. The exercise runs from 16 to 26 October 2023. The purpose of NATO’s nuclear capability is to preserve peace, prevent coercion and deter aggression. Click here to download the b-roll. Footage includes shots of US and Dutch aircraft taking off and landing. With soundbites from the Chief of NATO Nuclear Operations, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), Col.Daniel Bunch.

Federal Reserve Board Notification,update

 

Federal Reserve Board launches data collection to gather more information from the banks affected by the large bank capital proposal it announced earlier this year https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/bcreg20231020b.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action and fines Metropolitan Commercial Bank approximately $14.5 million for violations of customer identification rules and for deficient third-party risk management practices https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/enforcement20231019a.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Beige Book   https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/publications/beige-book-default.htm

 

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Milk and dairy products newsletter

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Latest update Dashboard: Milk and dairy products Highlights EU dairy prices in the last 4 weeks increased for butter: 471€/100 kg (+4.3%) , SMP: 251€/100 kg (+5.4%), WMP: 351€/100 kg (+4.1%) and decreased for cheddar : 357€/100 kg (-0.2%); IT spot milk price continues rising, now at 53.8 c/kg (15/10/2023); Feed costs decreased by -1.7% and energy costs by -2.2% in week 41 compared to the previous 4 weeks; Oceania is now more price competitive on butter, SMP and WMP, while USA is more competitive on cheddar;

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 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley

October 20, 2023
Toronto, Ontario

Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, on the margins of the first ever Canada-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit on Canadian soil. He was joined by the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien.

The prime ministers underscored the launch of the Canada-CARICOM Strategic Partnership and how it will help build on the already strong, longstanding relationship between Canada and CARICOM members. Prime Minister Mottley thanked Prime Minister Trudeau for his commitment toward regional collaboration and for Canada’s hosting of CARICOM leaders.

The two leaders highlighted their collaboration on shared priorities, particularly advancing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals and climate resilience, building inclusive and sustainable economies, defending the rules-based international order, as well as strengthening regional security and stability. They also spoke about the importance of improving access to concessional financing, including by exploring channeling Special Drawing Rights to climate funds that are accessible to small-island developing states.

Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated Canada’s commitment to working with CARICOM, the UN, and other international partners to re-establish peace and security in Haiti.

Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Mottley looked forward to making progress on shared priorities and remaining in regular contact.

COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,update

 

Documents destinés à la presse samedi 21 octobre 2023

● Conseil européen   21/10/2023 17:14 | Déclaration et observations | Intervention du président Charles Michel lors du sommet pour la paix au Caire   D'abord, permettez-moi de me joindre aux remerciements adressés pour cette initiative pour la paix et vous remercier pour votre décision d'inviter l'Union européenne ainsi que d'autres États membres de l'Union européenne. L'Union européenne est un projet politique qui a été fondé au siècle passé après la tragédie de deux guerres mondiales. Et c'est la réconciliation, c'est le courage et la volonté de responsables politiques visionnaires qui ont permis de mettre en place ce projet. Je voudrais aujourd'hui vous lire l'article 3 du traité fondateur sur l'Union européenne qui dit ceci: "l'Union contribue à la paix, à la sécurité, au développement durable de la planète, à la solidarité et au respect mutuel entre les peuples et à la protection des droits de l'homme, en particulier ceux de l'enfant, ainsi qu'au strict respect et au développement du droit international, notamment au respect des principes de la charte des Nations unies." Et c'est cette déclaration qui est ancrée dans le traité qui doit guider la manière dont l'Union européenne agit sur le terrain international. Il ne peut pas y avoir de double standard, il doit y avoir une ligne droite que nous devons adopter, et c'est inspiré par ces convictions partagées par les 27 chefs d'État et de gouvernement qui, il y a quelques jours, ont répété ce message d'unité de l'Union européenne, que je voudrais partager avec vous.