Écrit par WHO | 22 Janvier 2013

GENEVA ¦ 22 January 2013 - The World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board, currently holding its 132nd session in Geneva, has appointed Dr Carissa Etienne as the new Regional Director for WHO's Americas Region (WHO/AMRO), following her nomination by the Regional Committee for the Americas in September 2012. Dr Etienne will take up her appointment for a five-year term on 1 February...

Écrit par Novozymes | 21 Janvier 2013

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – January 21, 2013 - The Board of Directors of Novozymes has appointed Peder Holk Nielsen as President and Chief Executive Officer with effect from April 1, 2013.“I am pleased to announce that Peder Holk Nielsen will succeed Steen Riisgaard as President and Chief Executive Officer,” says Henrik Gürtler, Chairman of the Board at Novozymes. “Peder Holk Nielsen’s...

Écrit par CICR | 20 Janvier 2013

Yangon/Genève (CICR) – Le président du Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR), Peter Maurer, a achevé aujourd’hui la première visite d’un président du CICR au Myanmar. M. Maurer a rencontré le président de l’Union Thein Sein, les ministres de l'Intérieur, des Affaires étrangères et de la Défense, les présidents des deux chambres du Parlement, les dirigeants de deux...

Écrit par WHO | 19 Janvier 2013

WHO/Statement WHO WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL TREATY ON MERCURY The World Health Organization (WHO) today welcomes of the approval of a new international convention* that will reduce the harmful health effects of mercury. Mercury is recognized as a chemical of global concern due to its ability to travel long distances in the atmosphere; its persistence in the environment; its ability to...