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Second year of Covid-19 pandemic could be more difficult than first: WHO
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], January 14 (ANI/Sputnik): The second year of the coronavirus pandemic could be more difficult than the first one over the transmission dynamics, Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme Michael Ryan said.
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Tedros refutes new Japanese coronavirus mutation more aggressive
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], January 12 (ANI/Sputnik): There is no evidence to suggest that the newly-detected Japanese mutation made the coronavirus more aggressive, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.
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WHO experts to visit China on Thursday
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Beijing [China], January 11 (ANI): An international expert team from the World Health Organization (WHO) is set to arrive in China on Thursday to conduct joint scientific research with Chinese scientists on the origin of the novel coronavirus, the National Health Commission said on Monday.
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New UK COVID-19 strain detected in 22 European nations
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], January 7 (ANI/Sputnik): The UK-linked coronavirus variant, which is much more transmissible than the original one, has been detected in 22 European countries, World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge said on Thursday.
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WHO chief lauds India's decisive action, resolve to end COVID-19
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New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday lauded India's action and its resolve to end the COVID-19 pandemic as the largest vaccine producer of the world.
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WHO welcomes India's emergency use authorisation approval to COVID-19 vacc
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], January 3 (ANI): World Health Organisation (WHO) has welcomed India's decision giving emergency use authorisation to COVID-19 vaccines, informed Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia on Sunday.
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New strain of coronavirus detected in 8 European countries
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], December 26 (ANI): The new strain of the coronavirus has been detected in eight European countries, the regional director of WHO Europe said, adding that World Health Organisation (WHO) is continuing to monitor the situation.
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No indication new COVID-19 variant in UK interferes with vaccine effective
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], December 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The World Health Organisation is aware of reports that a new variant of COVID-19 has been identified in the United Kingdom, although there is no evidence to suggest that the mutation will impact the effectiveness of vaccines against the diseas
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As COVID Delays HIV Targets, Experts Emphasize Implementing Effective Prev
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11 (ANI/NewsVoir): As a follow up to the World AIDS Day and to commemorate the Human Rights Day 2020, on December 10, Centre for Sexuality and Health Research and Policy (C-SHaRP) and The Humsafar Trust (HST) hosted a virtual even
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Novel study suggests iron deficiency can be managed better
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 5 (ANI): Australian and European researchers have released updated, evidence-based guidance for managing iron deficiency, a serious worldwide health problem.
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Matthew Perry releases 'Chandler Bing' apparel collection for COVID charit
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 5 (ANI): Actor Matthew Perry, who is known for essaying the role of Chandler Bing in the much-loved sitcom Friends, has come forward to help the World Health Organisation (WHO) in its fight against the COVID-19.
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Global coronavirus caseload nears 66 million mark
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Maryland [US], December 5 (ANI): The global coronavirus caseload nears the 66 million cases mark, as per the latest update by Johns Hopkins University.
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