Omicron sub-variant XBB 'concerning', may trigger 'another' Covid-19 wave, warns WHO
Covid-19 continues to be a public health emergency of international concern, 8,000 to 9,000 deaths are being reported every week worldwide due to the infection, WHO chief scientist said.
Oct 20, 2022, 22:12 PM IST
Covid-19 deaths rising globally, be PREPARED for new waves, warns WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, at a press conference earlier this week, said he is concerned that cases of COVID-19 are climbing -- putting further pressure on stretched health systems and healthcare workers.
Jul 15, 2022, 23:45 PM IST
Omicron spreading faster than Delta variant, causing infections in vaccinated people, warns WHO
"There is now consistent evidence that Omicron is spreading significantly faster than the Delta variant," WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the briefing. "And it is more likely people vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 could be infected or re-infected," Tedros said.
Dec 21, 2021, 07:17 AM IST
Strengthen vaccination programme globally, says WHO chief scientist amid Omicron threat
WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan on Monday called for the expansion and strengthening of the COVID-19 vaccination programme across the world in view of the rising cases of Omicron variant.
Dec 20, 2021, 23:28 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccine reduces complications, risk of death: WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan
WHO's chief scientist claims that even though COVID-19 vaccines may not be able to provide absolute protection but it can certainly reduce the risk of death and complications.
Aug 13, 2021, 09:28 AM IST
School openings must avoid indoor gatherings, says WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan
Aug 11, 2021, 10:30 AM IST
Mix and match COVID-19 vaccination seems to be working well, says WHO Chief Scientist
WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan stated that the combination of COVID-19 vaccines seems to be working well against coronavirus variants across the globe.
Jun 21, 2021, 13:23 PM IST
Chess star Soumya Swaminathan pulls out of Iran event over headscarf rule
Soumya Swaminathan has brought India several laurels from chess tournaments around the world.
Jun 13, 2018, 06:38 AM IST
Cheaper, indigenous diagnostic tool for TB likely in a year: ICMR
A Bengaluru-based company has made the new diagnostic tool for TB.
Mar 07, 2016, 05:46 AM IST
Experts urge 'comprehensive package' to fight TB
TB incidence rates in high- income countries are in single-digit numbers, these rates are still in the hundreds in many countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Oct 27, 2015, 21:32 PM IST
