The World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated that COVID-19 vaccines must be recognised as public goods for the whole world, and that all countries must contribute.
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan took charge as the chairman of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board.
Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Friday took charge as the chairman of the WHO's Executive Board amid times when the country is facing the coronavirus crisis. The Executive Board has 34 members who are technically qualified and represent their nations. All of the 34 are designated by their respective governments to the World Health Assembly.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) in collaboration with Smithsonian Science Education Center an the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) has developed all new 'rapid-response' guidelines for youth aged 8-17 -- COVID-19! How can I protect myself and others? The guide, which is based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, aims to help young people understand the science and social science of COVID-19 as well as help them take actions to keep themselves, their families and communities safe.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday said that they were relying on India for the production of high-quality coronavirus vaccine. WHO Executive Director, DR Michael Ryan, said in response to a question asked by IndiaTVNews.com
After leading India's fight against coronavirus, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan is all set to take charge of World Health Organisation (WHO) Execuive Board. Dr Harsh Vardhan will, in all likeliness, take charge as Chairman WHO Executive Board on May 22 (Friday).
A crucial resolution to probe the origin of the novel coronavirus and to carry out an "impartial, independent and comprehensive" evaluation of the global response to the coronavirus outbreak, including the role of the World Health Organisation, was passed by an overwhelming support of around 130 countries including India at the World Health Assembly in Geneva on Tuesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said that his government will provide $2 billion over two years to help the countries most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Earlier on Monday, Donald Trump had attacked the WHO, saying the UN health body was a ‘puppet’ of China. Trump claimed that more people would have died from coronavirus in the country had he not imposed a ban on travel from China, which was ‘opposed’ by the health agency.
US President Donald Trump once again on Monday attacked the WHO, saying the UN health body was a ‘puppet’ of China
The majority of the world's population remains susceptible to COVID-19 and there is a long road to travel as the risk remains high, the chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
India along with 62 other countries is calling for an independent inquiry into the WHO's response to the coronavirus pandemic on Monday. A draft resolution proposed for the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) which begins today, demands an "impartial" investigation into coronavirus pandemic.
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the importance of stronger health systems and the investment in health for all people.
The World Health Organization (WHO) said that a number of treatments are under clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19, but none of those were yet approved.
Delhi Health Minister, Satyendar Jain said that State Government has sent or proposal to Centre for the fourth phase of coronavirus lockdown.
A World Health Organisation (WHO) expert, Soumya Swaminathan has said that containing coronavirus pandemic could take 4 to 5 years. In an attempt to temper expectations about the coronavirus containment timeline, the expert said, "I would say in a four to five-year timeframe we could be looking at controlling this."
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has dismissed reports in German newspaper Der Spiegel that claimed the Chinese President Xi Jinping had personally requested WHO chief to hold back information on the coronavirus pandemic.
President Xi had personally requested the WHO chief on January 21 to delay sending a message about coronavirus pandemic and dilute the seriousness of the threat, according to German intelligence. The WHO has denied the allegation
The World Health Organization on Friday said that a market in Wuhan selling live animals played a significant role in the emergence of the new coronavirus, as the source or possibly as an "amplifying setting", however, more research is needed on this. Meanwhile, the WHO also said that it does not recommend that such markets be shut down globally.
Over 4 million worldwide coronavirus cases have been reported so far as confirmed patients tally surges to 4,011,587 with 276,181 deaths while 1,382,394 have recovered.
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