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Covid-19 pandemic not over yet: WHO
Geneva: Even though the number of globally reported Covid-19 cases and deaths continues to decline, largely due to a drop in testing rates, the pandemic is not over, the World Health Organisation…
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WHO calls for continued innovation to fight malaria
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for continued innovation and increased investment in fighting malaria. On Monday, the WHO announced that over 1 million children have been vaccinated against the…
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WHO reports around 170 Hepatitis cases of unknown origin
Geneva: Nearly 170 cases of Hepatitis of unknown origin among children have been reported by the World Health Organization (WHO), which says that there has been at least one death already. “As…
- Health
WHO endorses Paxlovid Covid pill for high risk Covid patients
Geneva: The World Health Organisation (IANS) on Friday made a strong recommendation for Pfizer’s antiviral for mild and moderate Covid-19 patients at highest risk of hospital admission. The oral antiviral drug, which…
- Hyderabad
No impact on efficacy, safety of Covaxin: Bharat Biotech after WHO suspension
Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech on Sunday issued a clarification that there is “no impact on efficacy and safety of the COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN” after the World Health Organisation suspended it from its…
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72 attacks on Ukrainian healthcare facilities since Feb 24: WHO
Kiev: The World Health Organization (WHO) has registered a total of 72 attacks targeting Ukrainian healthcare facilities since Russia launched its war on February 24. According to the WHO’s Surveillance System for Attacks…
- Telangana
Centre sidelines Telangana; WHO GCTM shifted from Hyderabad to Gujarat
Despite the efforts put in by the Telangana government, the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the World Health Organisation’s Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat. On…
- Middle East
Dr Farida Al Hosani first UAE woman to join WHO pandemic advisory group
Abu Dhabi: Dr Farida Al Hosani, the official spokeswoman for the UAE’s health sector, becomes the first United Arab Emirate (UAE) female to join World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework (PIP…