Air pollution caused nearly 6 million preterm births worldwide: Study
The study quantifies the effects of indoor and outdoor pollution on several key indicators of pregnancy, including gestational age at birth, reduction in birth weight, low birth weight, and pre-term birth.
Sep 30, 2021, 15:15 PM IST
WHO's emergency use nod for Covaxin most likely in October
The EUA is important because without it Covaxin will not be accepted by most countries. WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Expert on Immunization (SAGE) is set to meet on October 5 to take a call on EUA to Covaxin.
Sep 30, 2021, 09:08 AM IST
Actively working with WHO, emergency use authorisation for Covaxin expected soon: Bharat Biotech
The emergency use authorisation (EUA) is important because without it Covaxin will not be accepted by most countries.
Sep 28, 2021, 17:04 PM IST
WHO further delays emergency use authorisation for Covaxin over technical issues: Report
Without EUA, Covaxin will not be considered an accepted vaccine by most countries around the world. the WHO's queries for Bharat Biotech comes despite the Hyderabad-based drug maker asserting that it has submitted all data required for clearance.
Sep 28, 2021, 06:39 AM IST
WHO's emergency use authorization to Covaxin expected soon: MoS Health Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar
“WHO's emergency use authorization to Covaxin is expected soon,” Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, MoS, Health, was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
Sep 24, 2021, 19:31 PM IST
Air pollution kills nearly 7 million people every year: WHO
Air pollution is a serious threat to health in all countries, but it hits people in low- and middle-income countries the hardest, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said.
Sep 23, 2021, 10:29 AM IST
WHO issued new air-quality guidelines, aim to curb deaths due to fossil fuels
Long-term exposure to even lower concentrations of ambient and household air pollution can cause lung cancer, heart diseases and stroke.
Sep 22, 2021, 21:23 PM IST
WHO chief hails India's move to resume COVID-19 vaccine exports, calls it 'important development'
India on Monday said that it will resume export of surplus COVID-19 vaccines in the fourth quarter of 2021 under the ''Vaccine Maitri'' programme and to meet its commitment to the COVAX global pool.
Sep 22, 2021, 10:31 AM IST
WHO emergency use authorisation to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin delayed till October 5
According to WHO, the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) will be meeting on October 5 to grant emergency use authorisation (EUA) to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin.
Sep 18, 2021, 06:31 AM IST
Positive decision could be coming in before September-end: Niti Aayog Member VK Paul on WHO nod for Covaxin
"We know of positive developments - data sharing, data evaluation going on through multiple reviews and we know that we're close to a decision point," VK Paul said.
Sep 14, 2021, 16:23 PM IST
Has COVID pandemic impacted suicide rates?
The uncertain nature of the pandemic, the chaos associated with the same continues to add to mental stress, which manifests as rising cases of depression, anxiety, health anxiety, grief, among others, all that can contribute to suicidal thoughts and behaviour.
Sep 14, 2021, 16:17 PM IST
Unprecedented pace, says WHO as India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crosses 75 crore
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya lauded the achievement and said that the world's largest vaccination campaign is continuously creating new dimensions.
Sep 13, 2021, 23:40 PM IST
COVID-19: Bharat Biotech's Covaxin likely to get WHO nod this week
Last month, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya had met WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan and had discussed over the global health body's approval for the homegrown COVID-19 vaccine.
Sep 13, 2021, 18:08 PM IST
World Suicide Prevention Day: What can you do to check suicidal behaviour-In pics
If you ever come across suicidal thoughts yourself or know someone who is battling such thoughts then do not hesitate to reach out for help. There are numerous suicide helplines in all countries that provide help free of cost.
Sep 10, 2021, 14:03 PM IST
COVID19: Biological E gets nod for phase 2/3 clinical trial for vaccine on children
Biological E has received approval for conducting phase II/III human clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine candidate Corbevax on children above five years and adolescents.
Sep 03, 2021, 16:33 PM IST
WHO to monitor new COVID-19 variant B.1.621 or 'Mu' for vaccine resistance
The COVID-19 strain B.1.621 or ‘Mu’ was first detected in Colombia in January 2021.
Sep 01, 2021, 16:58 PM IST
COVID19: Vaccinate teachers, children to keep schools safe- WHO
Vaccinating teachers and other school staff against Covid-19 disease can help make schools a safe place against the infectious disease, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Unicef said.
Aug 30, 2021, 17:43 PM IST
Afghanistan to run out of medical supplies soon, says World Health Organisation
The WHO said that health kits containing essential supplies, medicine for hospitals, nutritional food for acutely malnourished children, and items for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic are short in supply.
Aug 28, 2021, 17:55 PM IST
Vietnam urges WHO to provide COVID-19 vaccines after surge in cases
Vietnam Prime Minister sent a letter to the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) and urged its vaccine sharing programme COVAX to prioritize Vietnam "in the fastest manner and with the largest volume possible."
Aug 25, 2021, 16:43 PM IST
India may be entering endemic stage of COVID-19, says WHO chief scientist
WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan said that by the end of 2022 "we would be in that position that we have achieved vaccine coverage, say 70 per cent, and then countries can get back to normal".
Aug 25, 2021, 07:25 AM IST
