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WHA adopts resolution for independent probe into WHO's COVID-19 response
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 19 (ANI): The 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) has unanimously adopted a resolution to conduct an independent probe of WHO's COVID-19 response.
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China backs WHO-led review of COVID-19 outbreak during annual meet
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 19 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all countries across the globe to support developing nations and pledged USD 2 billion in aid over two years to help them respond effectively to the pandemic.
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Colombia's Sara Lopez clinches first archery Lockdown Knockout
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], May 19 (ANI): Colombian world number two Sara Lopez defeated Norway's reigning World Archery Youth Champion Anders Faugstad, 146-144, to clinch the first Lockdown Knockout tournament.
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UEFA Executive Committee meeting postponed due to Euro 2020 venue concerns
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Nyon [Switzerland], May 18 (ANI): The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) on Monday postponed its Executive Committee meeting due to the concerns surrounding some of the venues for the next European Championship.
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Keva Bain of Bahamas is new president of World Health Assembly
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 18 (ANI): Bahamas permanent representative to the UN, Keva Bain, has been elected as the president of the 73rd World Health Assembly.
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India among 62-nation seeking probe into WHO's COVID-19 response
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 18 (ANI): A total of 62 countries, including India has backed a joint effort by Australia and European Union, calling for an independent inquiry into the WHO's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a draft resolution proposed for 73rd World Health Assembly
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Battle looms at WHO meeting as countries may push for inquiry into China's
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 17 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO), which has been on the front line coordinating the fight against the Covid-19, will be facing a similar battle when its decision-making body gathers, virtually, for its annual meeting on Monday, amid hightened tensions b
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WHO and IOC team up to improve health through sport
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 17 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday signed an agreement to work together to promote health through sport and physical activity.
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WHO says 8 COVID-19 vaccine candidates in clinical trial
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 17 (ANI): A total of eight vaccine candidates for COVID-19 are in the clinical trial while another 110 are in various stages of development across the globe, according to World Health Organisation (WHO) data.
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Sara Lopez defeats Paige Pearce, advances to Lockdown Knockout final
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], May 16 (ANI): Colombian world number two Sara Lopez has defeated the World Championship runner-up Paige Pearce in a single-arrow shoot-off to advance in the final of the Lockdown Knockout tournament.
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Wabco, ZF obtain Chinese regulatory clearance for merger plan
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Bern [Switzerland], May 16 (ANI): Wabco Holdings Inc and ZF Friedrichshafen AG have said that the Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation provided regulatory clearance for their previously announced merger.
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Beijing unveils sustainability plan for 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], May 16 (ANI): The Beijing Organising Committee on Friday unveiled the sustainability plan for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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