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WHO to use 'mpox' for monkeypox to tackle stigma
Around 100 countries where mpox is not endemic have now reported outbreaks of the viral disease
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Germany to provide another €1m of relief supplies for flood victims
German Foreign Office says supplies would provide additional aid to bring relief to the flood affected
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India needs greater push to achieve zero hunger target: Experts
As globe marks World Hunger Day, experts say situation of hunger, malnutrition in India unlikely to get better soon
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WHO recommends Covid tests in schools
Screenings in schools had previously only been recommended if a cluster of coronavirus cases has been identified
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Emirates to fly medical aid to India for free
First flight is scheduled to depart for New Delhi on May 13 carrying 12.6 tonnes of multi-purpose tents
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WHO team set to investigate Covid origins in Wuhan
The mission has been plagued by delay, concerns over access and bickering between China and the United States
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Don't squander sacrifices of 2020, WHO chief says in Christmas message
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says vaccines starting to offer a way out of the crisis
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WHO says Beijing welcomes Covid-19 investigators trip to China
Chinese state media suggested the virus existed abroad before it was discovered in Wuhan
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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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Pakistan's tax plan hinges on October recovery
Budget made on assumption economy will recover from Oct 1, Senate panel told
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WHO hopes for hundreds of millions of vaccine doses this year, 2 billion next year
Chief scientist says WHO is drawing up plans to help decide who should get the first doses
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Russia's total coronavirus cases exceed 520,000
With 520,129 cases, Russia has the third-highest number in the world after the United States and Brazil
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Brazil's Covid-19 deaths surge past UK, WHO says hospital system coping
WHO says the nation’s health system was standing up to the pressure
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WHO recommends 'intermittent, targeted' lockdowns in Pakistan
UN health agency says Pakistan does not meet any conditions for easing lockdown
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WHO head urges world not to drop guard as pandemic still growing
This is not the time for any country to take its foot off the pedal, says Tedros Adhanom
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UK halts trial of hydroxychloroquine as 'useless' for Covid-19 patients
Oxford University professor says the result should change medical practice worldwide
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SOPs must be followed in parliament: Fawad Chaudhry
Science Minister suggests holding sessions in open areas
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'It's not over': Covid-19 cases rise in some nations easing lockdowns: WHO
WHO spokeswoman says the epicentre of the pandemic is currently in countries of Central, South and North America
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'Covid-19 may push 27m to extreme poverty in Africa'
WHO Africa director says coronavirus pandemic will slow down economic growth in Africa
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Covid-19 death toll among nurses doubled in past month, says nurses group
More than 600 nurses worldwide are known to have died from Covid-19
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Treatment of noncommunicable diseases hit by Covid-19 pandemic: WHO
Treatment for diseases like cancer and diabetes severely disrupted around globe since Covid-19 pandemic began
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Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19: France
The move came after French advisory bodies and WHO warned that drug had been shown to be dangerous in several studies
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WHO urged to seek end to internet shutdown in South Asia
India and Pakistan are top two countries in South Asia asking Facebook information related to user account
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What you need to know about coronavirus right now
The respiratory disease can jump up at any time, says WHO
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South America a new Covid epicentre, Africa reaches 100,000 cases
WHO says about half of African countries are experiencing community transmission of the virus
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WHO reports most coronavirus cases in a day as cases approach 5 million
WHO DG Tedros says we still have a long way to go in this pandemic
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Pakistan calls for sustained international action to mitigate pandemic
Mirza asks WHA to support calls for Covid vaccines accessible to all
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WHO chief promises review of coronavirus response, China pledges $2 billion
Every country and every organisation must examine its response and learn from its experience, says Tedros
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Trump says pandemic clouds US-China trade deal
“I’m very disappointed in China,” Trump says in an interview
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US accuses China of trying to hack Covid-19 vaccine research
Coronavirus-related research and data have emerged as a key intelligence priority for hackers
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Pompeo has no evidence about virus lab leak: China
Matter should be handed to scientists and medical professionals, and not politicians, says foreign ministry spox
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WHO urges countries to investigate early Covid-19 cases
The findings help to better understand the potential virus circulation of Covid-19, says spokesman Christian Lindmeier
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WHO says has grave concerns about Covid-19 impact on weak systems
The pandemic remains a public health emergency of international concern, says WHO Director General
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Sindh extends Covid-19 lockdown
Minister laments Sindh govt's suggestions not taken seriously by Centre
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Global coronavirus cases pass 3 million as lockdowns begin to ease
An average of 82,000 cases have been reported per day in the past week
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Mothering with a mask: Belgian with Covid-19 gives birth to healthy baby
Baby Mahaut was born on Thursday by caesarean section because of earlier complications not linked to the disease
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Why has Spain been hit so hard by the coronavirus pandemic?
Experts say Spain may have been vulnerable to coronavirus due to a lifestyle that involves lots of family gatherings
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World leaders due to launch Covid-19 drugs, vaccine plan: WHO
More than 2.7 million people have been infected with Covid-19, which has claimed nearly 190,000 lives
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WHO praises Pakistan for virus response
DG impressed by govt’s commitment to establishing temporary isolation wards
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G-20 health ministers hold virtual meeting on coronavirus
Urgent actions included the need for collaboration and engagement of global organisations, says Saudi health minister
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No evidence antibody tests can show coronavirus immunity, warns WHO
World Health Organisation says current evidence suggests little sign of 'herd immunity'
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Recovery from coronavirus may not confer immunity, warn experts
'One can certainly get reinfected, but after how much time? We'll only know retroactively'
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US reports highest daily virus toll as billions mark Easter in lockdown
The global death toll from the virus surged past 103,000, with the United States quickly becoming the epicentre
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Nintendo game pulled from Chinese platforms after Hong Kong protest
Nintendo Switch video game has been pulled off China’s grey market e-commerce platforms
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Trump says WHO is China-centric, 'really blew it' on coronavirus
Trump says he will put a hold on US funding for the agency
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WHO is recommending video games as an effective way to stop the spread of COVID-19
#PlayApartTogether campaign consists of 18 video game companies including Twitch and Activision Blizzard
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Elite hackers target WHO as coronavirus cyberattacks spike
Hacking attempts against WHO and its partners have soared as they battle to contain the coronavirus
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WHO working with social platforms to prevent fake news
UN agency will enable online users to be automatically directed to WHO's website to stop false news about COVID-19
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Turkey suspends mass prayers in mosques
Mosques will stay open for people who want to do individual prayers, says head of Religious Affairs Directorate
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Coronavirus cases in Israel climb to 250
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu tests negative for coronavirus