Tag: WHO
The COVID Vaccine Race has been nothing short of a scientific triumph – UNICEF...
The COVID Vaccine Race has been nothing short of a scientific triumph. In just under a year the unimaginable has happened, with not just one but several different vaccines tested, transported and delivered to...
WHO’s Science in 5 on COVID-19: Which vaccine should I take and what about...
Science in 5: Which vaccine should I take and what about side effects?
If you have the choice of more than one vaccine and are wondering which one to take and how to assess the...
COVAX reaches over 100 economies, 42 days after the first international delivery
COVAX reaches over 100 economies, 42 days after first international delivery
The COVAX Facility has now delivered life-saving vaccines to over 100 economies since making its first international delivery to Ghana on February 24th So far,...
WHO Update on Pandemic situation on 01 April 2021
This week, more than 25 leaders from the G20, G7 and from every region, united behind the idea of a pandemic treaty. I am pleased that more leaders are now joining the call for a...
Weekly epidemiological update on COVID-19 – 23 March 2021 by WHO
Globally, COVID-19 confirmed cases continued to rise for a fourth consecutive week, with just under 3.3 million new cases reported in the last week . Concurrently, the number of new deaths reported plateaued after...
WHO expert panel strongly advises against use of hydroxychloroquine to prevent covid-19
WHO expert panel strongly advises against use of hydroxychloroquine to prevent covid-19
Drug is no longer a research priority; resources should focus on other more promising drugs to prevent covid-19
The anti-inflammatory drug hydroxychloroquine should not...
WHO Director-General’s statement on Tanzania and COVID-19
20 February 2021
We extend our condolences to our Tanzanian sisters and brothers on the recent passing of a senior Tanzanian leader as well as the government’s Chief Secretary.
In late January, I joined Dr Matshidiso Moeti,...
New Ebola outbreak declared in Guinea
New Ebola outbreak declared in Guinea
14 February 2021
Brazzaville/Conakry – Health authorities in Guinea today declared an outbreak of Ebola in the rural community of Gouéké in N’Zerekore prefecture after three Ebola cases were confirmed by the national laboratory, marking the first...
Dr. Tedros welcomes US pledge to maintain membership in WHO
Dr. Tedros welcomes US pledge to maintain membership in WHO
Geneva, 21 January 2021
At the meeting of the 148th session of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO) held this morning, WHO Director-General...
Scientists tackle vaccine safety, efficacy and access at global R&D forum
More than 2,800 scientists from 130 countries gathered on Friday (January 15) in a virtual forum hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) to identify knowledge gaps and set research priorities for vaccines against...
FIFA, WHO, European Commission and European Parliament Sports Group renew #SafeHome campaign to push...
FIFA, WHO, European Commission and European Parliament Sports Group renew #SafeHome campaign to push for elimination of violence against women
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, FIFA, the World Health Organization (WHO),...
A cervical cancer-free future: First-ever global commitment to eliminate a cancer
A cervical cancer-free future:First-ever global commitment to eliminate a cancer
Geneva, 17 November 2020 – WHO‘s Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, launched today, outlines three key steps: vaccination, screening and treatment. Successful implementation...
কোভিড বিষয় হু(WHO) গুরুত্বপূর্ণ কিছু নির্দেশ দিলেন – আপনার শিশু কিশোর কিশোরীএবং পরিবারের জন্য
কোভিড বিষয় হু(WHO) গুরুত্বপূর্ণ কিছু নির্দেশ দিলেন - আপনার শিশু কিশোর কিশোরীএবং পরিবারের জন্যড:পলাশ বন্দোপাধ্যায় ,কলকাতা , ৫ অক্টোবর ২০২০
এ যাবৎ কাল পর্যন্ত প্রাপ্ত জাতীয় এবং আন্তর্জাতিক তথ্যের ভিত্তিতে এটা এখন আমরা জেনে গেছি...
COVID-19 pandemic: countries urged to take stronger action to stop the spread of harmful...
COVID-19 pandemic: countries urged to take stronger action to stop the spread of harmful information
WHO Joint News Release New York,23 September 2020:
The World Health Organization (WHO) together with the UN, specialised agencies and partners today...
Tobacco responsible for 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease
Tobacco responsible for 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease
WHO Press Statement ,Geneva, 22 September
Every year, 1.9 million people die from tobacco-induced heart disease, according to a new brief released today by the World Health Organization,...
WHO Guideline for Children and masks related to COVID-19
WHO advises that people always consult and abide by local authorities on recommended practices in their area. An international and multidisciplinary expert group brought together by WHO reviewed evidence on COVID-19 disease and transmission...
African Development Bank approves $27 million to boost the African Union’s COVID-19 Response Initiative
African Development Bank approves $27 million to boost African Union's COVID-19 Response InitiativeThe approval comes on the heels of a meeting of the extended Bureau of the AU Conference of Heads of State and...
India has more than 5.5 lakh Recovered Cases which exceed Active Cases by more...
India has more than 5.5 lakh Recovered Cases, exceed Active Cases by more than 2.5 lakhs19 States have a higher Recovery Rate than the National average of 63.02%30 States have a lower Fatality Rate...
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Update by WHO – Situation Report – 132
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Update by WHO
Situation Report – 132Data as received by WHO from national authorities by 10:00 CEST, 31 May 2020HighlightsToday we celebrate World No Tobacco Day. Smoking kills 8 million people worldwide...
ভারতে মৃত্যুর হার প্রতি লক্ষে প্রায় ০.২ জন, সারা বিশ্বে এই হার প্রতি লক্ষে...
ভারতে মৃত্যুর হার প্রতি লক্ষে প্রায় ০.২ জন, সারা বিশ্বে এই হার প্রতি লক্ষে ৪.১
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