World Health Organisation (WHO)

Today is World AIDS Day, it has been observed since 1988. The day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an…

Amidst the rapid increase in cases of Omicron variant of Covid across the world, the health experts were left wondering if everyone around the globe is going to be affected by this virus at some point.Although the experts do say that…

Geneva: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that current Covid-19 vaccines may need to be updated if they are to provide continued protection against emerging variants, including Omicron.WHO's Technical Advisory Group on…

Brussels: Even as Covid virus cases continue to mount in Europe and Central Asia, the regions are likely to see about 500,000 additional deaths before February 1, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.Over the last four weeks,…

New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) declared China malaria-free after a 70 year old effort to eliminate the disease.China is the first country in the WHO Western Pacific Region to be awarded a malaria-free certification in…

Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) validated the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use on Tuesday . It is the second vaccine of China that received the green light of WHO.WHO gave the countries, funders, procuring agencies…

Washington: US President Donald Trump has threatened to permanently cut funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) and also hinted at Washington's possible exit from the agency."If the World Health Organization does not commit to…

Geneva: The majority of the world's population remains susceptible to COVID-19 and there is a long road to travel as the risk remains high, the chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) said."This is a dangerous enemy, with a…

New Delhi: India is among 58 nations, including 27 European Union members, who have moved a draft resolution demanding evaluation of the World Health Organisation (WHO)'s response towards the novel coronavirus pandemic.The European…

London: When used correctly, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended alcohol-based hand disinfectants to be effective against the novel coronavirus, as confirmed by the international team of researchers.For the findings…