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China calls WHO chief’s remark on the country’s zero-Covid strategy ‘irresponsible’
[ad_1] China on Wednesday dismissed the World Health Organisation (WHO) chief’s criticism of its zero-Covid strategy and the remarks were scrubbed from the country’s social media even before the foreign […]
On Covd toll, BJP’s Sambit Patra says WHO data and Cong ‘beta’ are both wrong
[ad_1] Written by Manjiri Sachin Chitre | Edited by Sohini Goswami The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday accused Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of “doing politics” over deaths related to […]
3 everyday habits to manage weight from a young age
[ad_1] Obesity across the world has nearly tripled since 1975 according to World Health Organization (WHO). The United Nations agency noted that the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children […]
What we know about mystery hepatitis strain in children
[ad_1] An unknown, severe strain of hepatitis has been identified in nearly 170 children across 11 countries in recent weeks, with at least one child dying of the mysterious disease, […]
WHO ‘strongly recommends’ Pfizer’s Covid pill | 5 things to know about Paxlovid
[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday “strongly recommended” the use of Pfizer’s antiviral pill Paxlovid in patients with mild and moderate forms of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) at the […]
PM Modi set to visit Gujarat where WHO chief will also attend key event
[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday is set to embark on a visit to his home state Gujarat. During the visit, the prime minister will also participate in several […]
India daily Covid tally drops below 1,000-mark for 1st time since April 2020
[ad_1] India on Monday logged less than 1,000 new Covid cases for the first time since April 2020. The country reported 913 fresh cases in the last 24-hours, the health […]
March last week saw global Covid cases drop, concerns over XE variant: 10 points
[ad_1] An increase in Covid cases in the first two weeks of March in several European countries, and China and South Korea, among other nations, had kept the world on […]
Covaxin production to be temporarily slowed down ‘foreseeing decrease in demand’
[ad_1] The production of Covaxin will be “temporarily slowed down”, the Bharat Biotech said in a late-night statement on Friday as the vaccine maker further insisted it has “completed its […]
Covid-19: WHO refuses emergency use authorisation to first homegrown Canadian vax
[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) has refused emergency use authorisation to the first homegrown Canadian Covid-19 vaccine due to the manufacturer’s links to a tobacco major. Canadian media reported […]
World Tuberculosis Day 2022: Date, theme, history, significance of the day
[ad_1] Tuberculosis (TB) a serious infection of the lungs is caused by a bacterium that spreads through tiny droplets released in the air when one coughs or sneezes. While the […]
WHO consolidated guidelines to allow shorter TB treatment course for children
[ad_1] MUMBAI: A shorter regimen for children with drug-sensitive tuberculosis will be included in the World Health Organization’s consolidated treatment guidelines to be released soon. The guidelines are based on […]
Govt panel recommends EUA for Covid vaccine Covovax for 12-17 age group
[ad_1] The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) had approved Covovax for restricted use in emergency situation in adults on December 28. It has not yet been included in the […]
World Obesity Day: Experts warn of overweight misconceptions in Africa
[ad_1] Opara Chike, a teacher in one of the Lagos state-owned secondary schools in Ketu — a suburb of Nigeria’s commercial center — is not a first-time father. At 32, […]
Molnupiravir can be used for high-risk Covid patients: WHO
[ad_1] The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday updated its therapeutic guidelines for Covid-19 to include the antiviral drug molnupiravir for patients with non-severe Covid-19 who are at highest risk […]