New York City declares monkeypox a public health emergency as infection spreads
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, in the last two days, declared a state disaster emergency declaration and the state health department called monkeypox an "imminent threat to public health."
Jul 31, 2022, 06:31 AM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: Virus strain detected in India not linked to European outbreak, suggests ICMR data
Scientists informed that the few cases that belong to the A.2 strain, including the first two cases of monkeypox detected in Kerala, seem to all have travel links to the Middle East or West Africa.
Jul 29, 2022, 11:35 AM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: 5-10 million doses needed to fight virus, says WHO as global cases cross 18,000-mark
It estimates that between 5 million and 10 million doses of vaccine will be needed to protect all high-risk groups, Tedros said.
Jul 28, 2022, 09:34 AM IST
Monkeypox outbreak can be stopped, if…: WHO chief makes BIG claim as cases rise
Over 18,000 monkeypox cases have been reported to the WHO from 78 countries, out of which, more than 70 per cent of these came from the European region and 25 per cent from the Americas.
Jul 28, 2022, 08:04 AM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: WHO issues public health advice for gay, bisexual and other men - Read here
The WHO issued public health advisory contains information on how monkeypox spreads, what to do if you think you have symptoms and how to protect yourself and others.
May 26, 2022, 13:11 PM IST
Covid-19 pandemic is 'most certainly not over': WHO chief
WHO said the number of new COVID-19 cases appears to have stabilised after weeks of decline since late March, while the overall number of weekly deaths dropped.
May 22, 2022, 22:53 PM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: WHO to hold emergency meeting as cases spread in US, parts of Europe
Since early May, the cases of monkeypox have been witnessed in several countries across the world including the United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Australia and Canada.
May 20, 2022, 18:31 PM IST
Omicron threat: WHO recommends countries ease Covid-19 measures 'in steady, slow way'
"We are now starting to see a very worrying increase in deaths in most regions of the world," WHO Director-General said.
Feb 02, 2022, 06:27 AM IST
Vaccines still effective against Omicron variant of COVID-19: WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan
"As expected, T cell immunity holding up better against #Omicron. This will protect us against severe disease. Please get vaccinated if you have not," said Swaminathan in a tweet on Wednesday.
Dec 30, 2021, 07:19 AM IST
Europe hits highest weekly COVID-19 cases since pandemic began
Almost 27 thousand deaths were reported in the continent last week, more than half of all COVID-19 deaths globally.
Nov 14, 2021, 17:41 PM IST
‘Cannot cut corners' in approving Covaxin, expecting more info from Bharat Biotech: WHO
WHO said, "we are aware that many people are waiting for WHO's recommendation for Covaxin to be included in the #COVID-19 Emergency Use Listing, but we cannot cut corners - before recommending a product for emergency use, we must evaluate it thoroughly to make sure it is safe and effective."
Oct 18, 2021, 23:24 PM IST
WHO group to meet on October 26 to consider Covaxin's emergency listing
"The technical advisory group will meet on Oct 26th to consider EUL for #Covaxin. @WHO has been working closely with @BharatBiotech to complete the dossier. Our goal is to have a broad portfolio of vaccines approved for emergency use and to expand access to populations everywhere," WHO Chief Scientist said in a tweet.
Oct 17, 2021, 23:40 PM IST
WHO gives historic go-ahead for malaria vaccine to protect children in Africa
"This is a vaccine developed in Africa by African scientists and we`re very proud," said WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Oct 07, 2021, 07:58 AM IST
WHO says delta variant driving 'fourth wave' of COVID-19 in Middle East countries
"The circulation of the Delta variant is fuelling the surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths in an increasing number of countries in WHO`s Eastern Mediterranean Region. It is now being reported in 15 out of the 22 countries of the Region," WHO said.
Jul 30, 2021, 07:50 AM IST
Good news for travellers, says Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla as 16 European countries recognise Covishield
"It is indeed good news for travellers, as we see sixteen European countries recognising Covishield as an acceptable vaccine for entry," tweeted SII CEO Adar Poonawalla.
Jul 18, 2021, 07:09 AM IST
No application received for EU authorisation of Covishield: European Medicines Agency
"For the COVID-19 vaccine Covishield to be evaluated for use in the EU, the developer needs to submit a formal marketing authorisation application to EMA, which to date has not been received," the EMA said at a press briefing.
Jul 17, 2021, 12:37 PM IST
Centre rejects reports that claimed children missed routine vaccination over COVID
The Union health ministry said India achieved 99 per cent coverage of DTP3 (three doses of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccines) in the first quarter of the year.
Jul 17, 2021, 07:47 AM IST
COVID fallout: 3 million Indian children missed out on first DTP-1 vaccine dose in 2020, says WHO
The diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP-1) combined vaccine is very essential for children. But as pandemic hit the world, childhood immunisation programmes around the world got impacted and around 23 million kids missed out on basic vaccines.
Jul 15, 2021, 09:17 AM IST
Belgium recognises India-made Covishield vaccine, becomes 15th EU nation to do so
Belgium recognises AstraZeneca's Covishield vaccine, the Embassy of Belgium in India informed, making it the 15 European nation to do so.
Jul 09, 2021, 22:49 PM IST
Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin's phase 3 trial data looks good: WHO Chief Scientist
Dr Soumya Swaminathan said, “We keep a close eye on all vaccines which have received emergency use listing. We continue to seek more data."
Jul 09, 2021, 07:59 AM IST
