Safety and health at work

Bangladesh: Covid-19 and Rights of the healthcare workers

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The Daily Star (30.06.2020) The government of Bangladesh has taken several positive measures to cope with the current crisis. On 7 April 2020, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced special insurance and stimulus for healthcare workers (HCWs) and other employees of the republic for their frontline roles in the fight against coronavirus. Special incentives include health insurance of Tk 5-10 lakh (according to rank), and the amount will be five times higher if anyone is at higher risk of death or dies from the virus.

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bangladesh
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Taiwan: First "Public Health Specialists Act" in Asia passed in Taiwan

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Taiwan Today (18.05.2020) The Public Health Specialists Act, which provides for a national certification for public health professionals, passed the Legislature May 15 in Taipei City.

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Taiwan, China
Global challenges
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Health
Health promotion
Safety and health at work
Social policies & programmes
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VZ-Chile: La solución para el coronavirus es Obra de Todos ¿Desde qué punto de vista puedes ayudar tú?

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Una contribución de la Comunidad Visión Zero: La Cámara de Construcción de Chile está ayudando a sus miembros a implementar procedimientos para enfrentar la pandemia que ha afectado a todos los países. Los siguientes materiales, y otros, han sido producidos y distribuidos por CChC y se pueden descargar aquí: https://coronavirus.cchc.cl/

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chile
Global challenges
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Health promotion
Safety and health at work
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VZ: Thales Sac implementa medidas preventivas frente al Covid-19

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Una contribución de la Comunidad Visión Zero:

THALESCORP SAC ha emitido un conjunto de medidas preventivas para proteger a sus empleados del Covid-19. Éstas se enumeran en una guía que también explica cómo se ha contenido el virus en otros países, los síntomas y las recomendaciones de medidas generales de higiene y distanciamiento físico con infográficos.

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peru
Global challenges
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Workplace health promotion
Safety and health at work
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Uzbekistan: Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Measures against the spread of Coronavirus

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mfa.uz (20.03.2020)

 Creation of an Anti-Crisis Fund under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the amount of 10 trillion soums. It will mainly used to:

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Uzbekistan
Global challenges
Topics
Family benefits
Employment
Safety and health at work
Social assistance
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WHO: #HealthyAtHome - Mental health

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As countries introduce measures to restrict movement as part of efforts to reduce the number of people infected with COVID-19, more and more of us are making huge changes to our daily routines. The new realities of working from home, temporary unemployment, home-schooling of children, and lack of physical contact with other family members, friends and colleagues take time to get used to. Adapting to lifestyle changes such as these, and managing the fear of contracting the virus and worry about people close to us who are particularly vulnerable, are challenging for all of us.

Global challenges
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Health
Health promotion
Workplace health promotion
Safety and health at work
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China: Workers infected in the workplace will receive work injury benefits

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mohrss.gov.cn (23.01.2020) The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Ministry of Finance and the National Health Commission jointly released an announcement on insurance matters for healthcare workers and other employees infected with Covid-19 when fulfilling job responsibilities will count as work injuries. Workers will qualify for work injury insurance reimbursement, and local fiscal authorities should provide assistance when needed.

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china
Global challenges
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Health insurance
Safety and health at work

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China: The National Health Commission adds Covid-19 prevention measures in the workplace

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nhc.gov.cn (20.01.2020) According to the relevant provisions of the Law on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, based on the current understanding of the etiology, epidemiology, and clinical characteristics of new coronavirus-infected pneumonia, the State Council approved the agreement and the National Health and Health Commission decided to infect the new coronavirus Pneumonia is included in the management of statutory infectious diseases category B, and preventive and control measures for category A infectious diseases are adopted.

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china
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Health promotion
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Jordan: Labour Ministry announces 2-week official paid leave for public sector employees | Jordan Times

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jordantimes.com (17.03.2020)

Labour Ministry announces 2-week official paid leave for public sector employees and will not be deducted from employees’ annual leave quota.

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jordan
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Ottawa drafting mandatory standards to protect health of workers during pandemic - The Globe and Mail

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 The Globe and Mail (26.03.2020) The federal government is drafting mandatory, national standards to protect the health and safety of workers during the coronavirus pandemic. 

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canada
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Safety and health at work
Prevention of occupational risks

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