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How should the world respond to the next pandemic?

As the WHO mulls when to call the Covid pandemic over, attention is turning to the future

The Guardian - UK

WHO Says It Has 43 Verified Attacks on Health Care in Ukraine

The World Health Organization has verified 43 attacks on health care in Ukraine, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the UN Security Council on Thursday. According to Ghebreyesus, the attacks killed killed 12 people and injured dozens more, including health workers. “In any conflict, attacks on health care are a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nation 'ready' for Deltacron

The public health minister says Thailand is prepared to deal with any new variant of the coronavirus including the newly emerged Deltacron that is now being closely watched by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Bangkok Post

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OPNT: Data from OPNT003 Pharmacodynamic Trial in 2Q22…

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Benzinga

Dynavax Adjuvanted Clover Bio's COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shows Durable Protection Against Omicron

Clover Biopharmaceuticals Ltd's follow-up analysis for efficacy in the SPECTRA Phase 2/3 trial of SCB-2019 COVID-19 vaccine provided high and durable protection in individuals five months after the second dose. The follow-up analysis involved 26,400 individuals. Against any variant, efficacy was maintained at 100% against severe COVID-19 and 95% against COVID-19 associated…

Benzinga

‘Nowhere on earth are people more at risk than Tigray,’ says WHO chief

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says even with war in Ukraine, the world must not forget the crisis unfolding ‘out of sight’ in Ethiopia’s northern region

The Guardian - UK

Biden Calls Putin ‘War Criminal’, Russia Says Comment 'Unforgivable'

US President Joe Biden branded Vladimir Putin a "war criminal" Wednesday as the Russian leader's onslaught in Ukraine claimed more civilian lives, and a theater where "hundreds" were sheltering was destroyed by bombing. Biden's rebuke -- his sharpest yet -- came after Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky made a searing appeal…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Actor Rahul Roy shares details of his brain stroke recovery: “There are a lot of precautions”

On International Women's Day actor Rahul Roy expressed his gratitude for his sister Priyanka Roy, whom he fondly calls "Hari Maa", in a very unique way. The actor not only shared how his sister has been helping him during post-brain stroke recovery, he also shared how she has added "everything…

The Times of India

Doctors urge Boris Johnson to do better on global Covid-19 vaccine drive

Exclusive: Low income countries ‘stuck’ as UK condemns them to ongoing pandemic, doctors argue

The Independent UK

New air pollution proposals ‘too weak’ when lives at stake, says Ella Kissi-Debrah’s mother

‘Whole thing about this is to save lives,’ Rosamund Kissi-Debrah says

The Independent UK

WHO Says Global Rise in COVID Cases Is 'Tip of the Iceberg'

Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the WHO said on Tuesday, warning nations to remain vigilant against the virus. After more than a month of decline, COVID cases started to increase around…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Covid ‘not yet seasonal or predictable’, says WHO

The latest data from the Office for National Statistics Covid-19 Infections Survey showed an increase in cases across the whole of the UK.

The Independent UK

WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg'

Reuters

Health facilities ‘becoming a target in war’ – WHO

Attacks on healthcare facilities are against international law.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

WHO Chief: World's worst health crisis is in Ethiopia

As much of the world’s attention is focused on the bloodshed in Ukraine, the head of the World Health Organization saya there is ”nowhere on earth where the health of millions of people is more under threat" than Ethiopia's Tigray region

The Guardian - UK

Proposed air pollution limit in England is twice as high as WHO recommends

Measures to reduce PM2.5 ‘fall a long way short’, say campaigners, as government publishes new targets under Environment Act

Benzinga

WHO Foundation Warns Global Economy To Lose "Trillions Of Dollars" On COVID-19 Vaccine Inequality: CNBC

The WHO Foundation CEO, Anil Soni, has told CNBC that the global economy will lose “trillions of dollars” if more COVID-19 vaccines aren&

The Independent UK

WHO: New COVID deaths fell 17% last week, but cases rising

The World Health Organization says the number of new coronavirus deaths reported worldwide fell by 17% in the last week even as COVID-19 infections rose

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The Independent UK

Global Covid rates up for first time in weeks, warns WHO

Covid cases in western Pacific rose by almost 30 per cent last week, says the World Health Organisation

Radio France Internationale

Europe urged to improve refugee plan as Ukraine war stokes pandemic

As France hails a “great surge of generosity” from its citizens in welcoming refugees from Ukraine, disease experts warn Europe must get better prepared for the continuing influx of largely unvaccinated people whose health needs will not only test political solidarity, but also risk making the pandemic worse.

The Times of India

COVID vaccination for 12-14 year olds begins on March 16: Key points to know

The Union government has decided to expand COVID vaccination program for 12-14 year age groups. Children who were born in 2008, 2009 and 2010 and are above 12 years of age can get COVID vaccination from March 16 onwards.

The Times of India

How Obesity May Fuel A Health Crisis In India Soon

New Delhi: No country is on track to meet the World Health Organization's 2025 targets on obesity. The World Obesity Federation, which is a lead partner to global agencies on obesity, including WHO, has warned that by 2030, one in five women and one in seven men will be obese,…

Benzinga

Novartis's Data Reinforces Age-Appropriate Development With Zolgensma Gene Therapy Study

Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) announced new data from the completed Phase 3 SPR1NT study of Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec), a one-time treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The data demonstrated that children with three copies of the SMN2 backup gene who were treated presymptomatically achieved age-appropriate motor milestones, including standing and walking. In addition, a descriptive posthoc…

Daily Record

Deltacron and Stealth Omicron variant differences explained as Covid cases rise

As Covid cases rise, Deltacron and Stealth Omicron are sub-variants making headlines.

Daily Mirror

What is the Deltacron variant and are there UK cases as WHO recognises new strain

A Covid hybrid strain that combines Delta and Omicron variants is on the rise. Here's everything you need to know about the Deltacron variant and where cases of the new hybrid have been found

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