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Low-income countries have received just 0.2 per cent of all COVID-19 shots given
Although more than 700 million vaccine doses have been administered globally, richer…
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COVID-19 equitable vaccine scheme reaches more than 100 countries and economies
The first delivery of lifesaving jabs arrived in Ghana on 24 February.…
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‘Plausible’ link between AstraZeneca vaccine and rare blood clots, WHO committee says
The opinion by the subcommittee of WHO’s Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine…
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Dispelling misinformation, countering vaccine hesitancy vital to beat COVID-19, countries affirm
More than 181 Member States voiced support for the text entitled “The…
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COVID-19: WHO chief outlines five ‘vital changes’ to address inequities
“While we have all undoubtedly been impacted by the pandemic, the poorest…
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: closing the gap to end neglected tropical diseases
Today, on World Water Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its…
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Campaign launched to make 30 km/h streets the norm for cities worldwide
Streets for Life: Why #Love30? Low speed streets save lives and are…
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COVID-19: AstraZeneca vaccine benefits still ‘largely positive’
Dr Rogério Pinto de Sá Gaspar, Director for Regulation and Prequalification, was…
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WHO announces 2nd edition Health for All Film Festival shortlist and jury composition
In an extraordinary demonstration of creative energy and enthusiasm for telling public…
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COVID-19 highlights urgent need to reboot global effort to end tuberculosis
An estimated 1.4 million fewer people received care for tuberculosis (TB) in…
