health News
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WHO lists 9th COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The vaccine is produced by the Serum Institute of India, under licence from Novavax, and will now…
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Global progress against measles threatened amidst COVID-19 pandemic
While reported measles cases have fallen compared to previous years, progress toward…
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New WHO report maps barriers to insulin availability and suggests actions to promote universal access
A new report published by WHO in the lead-up to World Diabetes…
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Democratic Republic of the Congo declares Ebola outbreak over
The end of the outbreak, the second in 2021, was declared after no…
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UN agency begins COVID vaccine rollout for 7,500 stranded migrants in Yemen
IOM’s Chief of Mission, Christa Rottensteiner, explained that “immunizing people on the move is key to…
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No return to normal without universal COVID jabs: General Assembly President
“Unless we can vaccinate the world, there is no way out of…
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Investing $1 per person annually could save 7 million lives in low, lower-middle income nations
Seven out of ten deaths in the world are caused by NCDs…
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More than half a billion pushed into extreme poverty due to health costs
The findings launched on International Universal Health Coverage Day, highlighting the devastating impact…
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WHO welcomes historic decision by Gavi to fund the first malaria vaccine
WHO welcomes the historic decision by the Gavi Alliance Board to invest…
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Plastics in soil threatens food security, health, and environment: FAO
While plastic refuse littering beaches and oceans draws high-profile attention, the Food…
