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New York: The World Health Organization’s (WHO) top official in Europe on Tuesday called on governments and health authorities to “closely examine” why there is low demand and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines, as an “Omicron tidal wave” slams countries in the east of the region. more
WHO alert over childhood cancer inequalities in Europe

New York: Progress in the overall survival rate for children with cancer is uneven across Europe, with a significant proportion of the thousands diagnosed with cancer each year, still dyi ...

WHO lauds ‘historic initiative’ on vaccine equity underway in South Africa

New York: During a COVID-19 global action meeting on Monday, the UN health chief described the progress underway at the World Health Organization (WHO) mRNA vaccine technology transfer Hu ...

Pakistan registers 44 fresh COVID-19 deaths in past 24 hours

Islamabad: Pakistan registered 44 new deaths due to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, media reports said.

Mozambique: Sexual and reproductive health services boosted in wake of Storm Ana

New York: Mozambique may have been spared by Tropical Cyclone Batsirai, but it is still reeling from the devastating impacts of Tropical Storm Ana. Humanitarians are continuing to s ...

Africa on track to control pandemic this year but vigilance is key: WHO

New York: Africa is on track to control the COVID-19 pandemic this year if current trends continue, but vigilance will remain key, the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) ...

Regular paracetamol use linked to higher blood pressure: Study

London: Long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with high blood pressure, a study suggests.

China: Lockdown imposed on Baise city as COVID-19 cases rise

Baise: Authorities have imposed a lockdown in Baise city of China after  98 people tested positive for COVID-19 in a preliminary screening test carried out on Sunday.

New WHO platform promotes global cancer prevention

New York: With one in five people worldwide developing cancer during their lifetimes, prevention of the disease has become one of the most significant public health challenges of the 21st ...

Bangladesh registers 36 new coronavirus deaths in past 24 hours

Dhaka: Bangladesh registered 36 COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, media reports said.