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Antimicrobial resistance termed a silent pandemic
AMR Week observed by National Institute of Health, World Health Organisation
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Poorest must not be trampled in vaccines stampede: WHO
World had to ensure vaccines were distributed fairly across the globe, says WHO chief
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WHO says $4.3 billion urgently needed for vaccine sharing scheme
Dozens of countries have signed up to the global vaccine plan known as COVAX, which was set up by the WHO
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WHO Covid envoy fears third wave, calls Europe response 'incomplete'
Europe's briefly enjoyed sinking infection rates are now surging again
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Swiss doctors urge Covid vulnerable to declare end-of-life wishes in advance
Swiss authorities ask the vulnerable to put their wishes on paper in case the worst should happen
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WHO advises against remdesivir drug for all Covid-19 patients
Manufacturer Gilead questions Solidarity Trial’s results, says it was disappointed at the new WHO guideline
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Ethiopia accuses WHO chief Tedros of backing Tigray rebels
Tedros served as Ethiopia’s health minister and foreign minister from 2005-2016
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'Pakistan committed to containing coronavirus outbreak', Dr Faisal tells WHO
Says the country will also ensure that gains made in other areas so far are not impeded
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Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine 'very promising' but cold chain issues: WHO
The vaccine needs to be stored at minus 70 degrees Celsius (-94 F) or below - equivalent to an Antarctic winter
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World may be tired, but virus 'not tired of us': WHO chief
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says our only hope is science, solutions and solidarity
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WHO chief looks forward to working 'very closely' with Biden team
Says we still have a lot of work left to do, but we believe that we’re on the right track
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Global coronavirus cases exceed 50 million after 30-day spike
More than 1.25 million people have died from the respiratory disease that emerged in China late last year
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WHO warns of 'explosion' of virus cases in Europe
Regional director for Europe says 'status quo is not an option' and calls for 'proportionate targeted measures'
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WHO chief says he is identified as contact of Covid-19 positive person
Says I am well and without symptoms but will self-quarantine over the coming days
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Global coronavirus cases surpass the 40 million milestone
Onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuels a resurgence in the spread of the disease
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WHO rollback fuels fear about polio in Hyderabad
The international organisation plans to cut staff by 70% in the district
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WHO warns Europe virus surge of 'great concern'
Countries in many parts of the world are facing tough choices on how to control the disease
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Experts slam 'dangerous fallacy' of virus herd immunity
Health experts say uncontrolled transmission in younger people risks significant mortality across whole population
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Thousands more underfed children may die due to Covid-19
WHO chief says he expects a 14% rise in cases of severe child malnutrition this year
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Herd immunity approach to pandemic ‘scientifically, ethically problematic’: WHO
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus says there is no known immunity to the novel coronavirus
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Pandemic can be overcome quickly with right tools – WHO
Says If tools not utilised, it could stay with us for a very long period
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WHO reports record one-day rise in global coronavirus cases amid European outbreak
Europe reported 96,996 new cases, the highest total for the region ever recorded by the WHO
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Covid-19 vaccine may be ready by year-end: WHO
Tedros calls for political commitment by all leaders to ensure equal distribution of vaccines
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One in 10 may have caught Covid, as world heads into 'difficult period': WHO
Says the vast majority of the world remains at risk
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Russia calls for examining US moves 'against the WHO'
The United States will not pay some $80 million it owes the WHO
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WHO tribute
We cannot afford to lower guard and must continue to follow the suggested SOPs so as to prevent a second wave
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Poorer countries to get 120 million $5 coronavirus tests, WHO says
WHO chief says this will enable the expansion of testing, particularly in areas that do not have laboratory facilities
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China says WHO gave blessing for coronavirus vaccine emergency use programme
Hundreds of thousands essential workers and other limited groups considered at high risk have been given the vaccine
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Trump to tell UN it 'must hold China accountable for their actions' on virus
Says The World Health Organisation is actually controlled by China
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Excessive noise pollution in Lahore rings alarm
Doctors warn of rise in hearing impairment, depression
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WHO Europe warns of 'alarming' virus transmission rates
Cases seen in September 'should serve as a wake-up call for all of us,' says WHO regional director
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Oct, Nov to be 'tougher' with more coronavirus deaths: WHO Europe
51,000 cases were reported on Friday by WHO Europe in 55 countries, which is more than the highest peak in April
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WHO lists Pakistan among 7 countries world can learn from to fight future pandemics
Says Pakistan used infrastructure developed in fight against polio to tackle Covid-19
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World must be better prepared for next pandemic, says WHO boss
This will not be the last pandemic, Tedros says at a news briefing
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China shows off Covid-19 vaccines for first time
Chinese pharmaceutical company says a vaccine factory able to produce 300 million doses a year has been completed
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The numbers are in for India and Pakistan
Pakistan fared much better than its neighbour in terms of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Widespread Covid-19 vaccinations not expected until mid-2021, WHO says
Stresses the importance of rigorous checks on their effectiveness and safety
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Fear and dread haunt Covid-19 'long-haulers'
As thousands of people worldwide report a wide range of ongoing symptoms many months after being diagnosed
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WHO to vaccinate 400,000 children in Somalia
New campaign in southeastern Somalia’s Banadir region aims to vaccinate children against polio, measles
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Opening up without control of Covid-19 is recipe for disaster, says WHO
Tedros recognises that many people are getting tired of restrictions and want to return to normality
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Covid-19 can wipe out health care progress in short order: WHO
Since Covid-19 cases were first identified in December last year, the virus has killed nearly 850,000 people
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New reckoning for WHO vaccine plan as governments go it alone
Nations ignore UN body’s warnings that “vaccine nationalism” will squeeze supplies
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172 countries now signed up for WHO vaccine portfolio
WHO director-general says 9 vaccines are in its portfolio to ensure maximum access to Covid-19 vaccine
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WHO says 172 countries engaging with global Covid-19 vaccine plan
It’s important to provide the vaccine to those at highest risk around the globe, says WHO’s Tedros Adhanom
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WHO cautious on Covid-19 plasma as US issues emergency authorisation
Says 'it’s still very low-quality evidence at the moment' on plasma treatment
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WHO says children aged 12 and over should wear masks like adults
Children aged five years and under should not be required to wear masks
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WHO chief hopes coronavirus pandemic will last less than two years
Tedros says with more connectiveness, the virus has a better chance of spreading fast
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WHO calls for end to 'vaccine nationalism'
Tedros says acting globally is actually in each country’s national interest
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WHO warns people under 50 driving virus spread in Asia-Pacific
Many are unaware they're infected with very mild symptoms or none at all, says WHO's Western Pacific regional director
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Timely decisions: WHO supports Pakistan's flattened curve, says official
'Federal authorities, despite being caught off guard like the rest of the world, adapted quickly to contain virus'
 
    

































