COVID disrupts health services in over 90% of countries: WHO
Disruptions in basic health services such as vaccination programmes and treatment of diseases like AIDS were reported in 92% of 129 countries, a World Health Organization survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic showed on Monday. The survey, conducted in November-December 2021, showed services were “severely impacted” with “little or no improvement” from the […]
WHO seeks additional clarification from Bharat Biotech, decision on November 3
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands The technical advisory group of the World Health Organisation on October 26 sought “additional clarifications” from Bharat Biotech to conduct a final “risk-benefit assessment” for Emergency Use Listing of its COVID-19 vaccine. The statement came hours after WHO official Dr. Margaret Harris had said that a recommendation was expected within the next 24 […]
New WHO air-quality guidelines aim to cut millions of deaths linked to fossil fuels
By Administrator_India Capital Sands The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday issued its first air quality guidelines since 2005 aimed at reducing deaths from key pollutants that cause cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The United Nations agency, in advice to its 194 member states, slashed the recommended maximum levels for several pollutants, including particulate matter and […]