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Health officials probing mysterious rise in cases of hepatitis in children

Health officials around the world are investigating a mysterious increase in cases of the liver condition which was first spotted in the UK

Traditional credibility

India must address quackery in alternative medicine

PM Modi, WHO chief discuss ways to strengthen health sector

PM Modi today laid the foundation stone of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat

Global Centre for traditional medicine in India could be game-changer: WHO

Regional Director Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh said, 'traditional medicines have been around for millennia and pointed out that nearly 80 per cent of people, in 170 of 194 WHO member countries use them'

No change in Omicron BA.4, BA.5 severity or transmissibility so far: WHO

While there have been a few cases of new Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5, so far there is no change seen in the severity or transmissibility, the World Health Organisation has said.

Covid-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, says WHO

New cases and deaths are falling in every region of the world, including the Western Pacific, where a surge of infections has triggered severe lockdown measures in China

'Govt's focus on affordable healthcare ensured significant saving for poor'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the focus is on ensuring good quality and affordable healthcare to the country's citizens

'XE variant of Covid-19 not more severe than Omicron': Dr Gagandeep Kang

Variants will come because people are travelling. Of what we know of the variant (XE) is that it is not a point of concern, Kang said

WHO warns of severe air pollution, says UN health agency in a statement

WHO estimated that more than 13 million deaths worldwide each year are due to preventable environmental causes, including seven million deaths related to air pollution

No issue with Covaxin certificate: Bharat Biotech on WHO suspending vaccine

Bharat biotech says there are no issues with Covaxin or its certification, further we will focus on pending facility maintenance, has no supply commitments pending for UN agency.

WHO suspends UN supply of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin vaccine for Covid-19

This is to allow the manufacturer to upgrade facilities and address deficiencies found in an inspection

One-third of world's population yet to receive a Covid vax: WHO chief

This includes about 83 per cent of the population in Africa, while on the other hand many high- and middle-income countries have reached 70 per cent target of Covid vaccination.

Coronavirus deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally: WHO

The agency warned that less surveillance would particularly harm efforts to detect new COVID variants and undermine a potential response

Ayush ministry, WHO sign pact for global centre of traditional medicine

Ayush Minister Sarbanand Sonowal said that his Ministry was able to get this due to the initiative and efforts of our illustrious Prime Minister Narendra Modi

72 attacks on Ukrainian healthcare facilities since February 24: WHO

There were a total of 71 deaths and 37 injuries as a result of these attacks, the SSA added

Covid cases rise for second straight week, deaths fall, says WHO

WHO cautioned that with many countries dropping widespread testing programs, many infections are likely being missed and new case numbers should be interpreted cautiously

Air quality standards: Delhi still most-polluted capital in world in 2021

In 2021, none of the cities in India met the prescribed World Health Organization air quality standards of 5 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3), stated the World Air Quality Report 2021

'We are definitely in the middle of Covid pandemic': WHO spokesperson

Asked by a journalist at a Geneva media briefing about the timing of the pandemic's end, Margaret Harris said it was 'far from over'

US scientists develop vaccine that can protect from Nipah virus in 3 days

Nipah is a zoonotic virus (transmitted from animals to humans), which can be spread through contaminated food or directly between humans on exposure to secretions

WHO exploring when and how to declare end of Covid emergency

Researchers have warned that even if Covid cases fall to lower levels, the disease is still likely to cause thousands of deaths annually, not unlike other endemic illnesses such as malaria and TB