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WHO chief congratulates PM, health workers as India hits vaccine milestone

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the scientists, health workers and citizens of India for equitable vaccine distribution

India registers 18% decrease in numbers of new Covid-19 cases: WHO

India also reported a 13 per cent decline in the number of deaths during the week of October 11 to 17, the WHO has said

WHO expecting more info from Bharat Biotech for Covaxin approval

Covaxin is one of the three approved vaccines that have been used in India for the country's vaccination drive for adults.

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Covid-19 LIVE: Kerala reports 10,691 new infections, 85 deaths in 24 hrs

Coronavirus live updates: India restricts export of certain syringes used for Covid-19 vaccination; Vietnam plans to start vaccinating children aged from 12 to 17.

Covid LIVE: Kerala sees below 10,000 new cases after 4 days

Coronavirus live updates: Indians asked to watch their 'October, November, December' and put on facemasks on trains.

Covid LIVE: Govt allows Serum to export vaccine doses, says report

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Kerala recorded 12,616 cases, Maharashtra 2,876, Delhi 34, Karnataka 523, Tamil Nadu 1,449 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona updates

Began shipment of Covid-19 medical supplies to North Korea: WHO

The WHO said that it has begun the shipment of COVID-19 medical supplies to North Korea through the Chinese port of Dalian

WHO recommends broad use of world's first malaria vaccine

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that it has recommended widespread use of the world's first malaria vaccine called RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) for children in sub-Saharan Africa.

Covid LIVE: Cumulative vaccine doses administered cross 926 million

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Kerala recorded 9,735 cases, Maharashtra 2,401, Delhi 27, Karnataka 523, Tamil Nadu 1,531 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona updates

Covid LIVE: 'Final decision' on Covaxin clearance next week, says WHO

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Kerala recorded 12,297 cases, Maharashtra 2,692, Delhi 34, Karnataka 397, Tamil Nadu 1,531 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona updates

WHO still reviewing Sputnik V vaccine, as Russia presses bid

The clarification comes after Russia's Health Minister Mikhail Murashko in recent days reportedly said that administrative issues were among the main holdups in WHO's decision-making process

Covid LIVE: EU regulator OKs Pfizer vaccine booster for 18 and older

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Kerala recorded 12,297 cases, Maharashtra 2,692, Delhi 33, Karnataka 664, Tamil Nadu 1,531 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona updates

Covid LIVE: Fully vaxxed students in Kerala can go to college from Oct 18

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Kerala recorded 13,834 cases, Maharashtra 3,105, Delhi 47, Karnataka 589, Andhra Pradesh 809 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona updates

WHO has lifted barriers for Sputnik V approval: Russian Health Minister

Russia first applied for approval from the WHO for their vaccine in February but has not yet received an Emergency Use Listing (EUL).

Need to expand Covid vaccination coverage among older population: WHO

On the UN International Day of Older Persons, the WHO called on countries and partners to intensify action to foster healthy ageing.

AIIMS Delhi Director hopes for early approval of Covaxin by WHO

The dossier of Bharat Biotech is under review since July.

Women who overturn gender norms face more violence in marriage: Study

Domestic violence has become the most common form of abuse inflicted on women--it affects one in three women globally.

Covid LIVE: Ahead of festive season, West Bengal extends curbs till Oct 30

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Kerala recorded 12,161 cases, Maharashtra 3,187, Delhi 41, Karnataka 539, Andhra Pradesh 1,084 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona updates

Scientists' body expresses concern over WHO not granting EUL for Covaxin

A national network of scientists, AIPSN, has expressed concern over the World Health Organisation not granting emergency use listing for ICMR-Bharat Biotech's Covaxin.