Moderna is not committed to ‘vaccine equity’: Africa CDC
Moderna's decision to abandon plans to construct vaccine plants in Kenya drew flak from African Union's public health agency
Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis
Nineteen countries have been able to eliminate the disease, according to WHO
Road traffic deaths declined overall, but those of cyclists and pedestrians rose in last decade: WHO report
Cyclists deaths have increased by 70 per cent in a decade; just 25 per cent of countries have laws in place to support public transportation,…
COVID-19 cases in Africa double in just four days
A host of factors could imperil millions of lives on the continent, warns WHO
43% increase in measles deaths from 2021-2022: WHO
Number of cases rose by 18% in a year; 15 more countries reported measles outbreaks in 2022
WHO, WMA, other health leaders seek legally binding pact to turn off fossil fuels
Over 190 groups ask high-income countries to help others with global phase-out
COVID-19 is now India’s leading cause of death
Six more states report more than 4 death / million, taking total to 11
Southeast Asia’s double whammy—child malnutrition and obesity
WHO/UNICEF report does a reality check on region’s 'double burden'
Health sector poorly equipped to prevent heat hazards & impacts of other extreme weather events, says WMO report
Less than 25% health ministries utilise climate information & services to monitor climate-sensitive health risks
Selective abortions killed 22.5 million female foetuses in China, India
Abortions lead to gender ratio distortions in 12 Asian and European countries
COVID-19: Is Omicron travelling faster than Delta? An analysis
Omicron was detected in 16 countries across 4 continents in 5 days
COVID-19 now 2nd biggest cause of death in India
Lack of preparedness makes for an asphyxiating crisis in just 8 weeks
COVID-19: Nigeria steps up measures, closes borders
With 65 positive cases, it is the ninth-most affected country in Africa
‘Third COVID-19 wave imminent’: How prepared is India?
Medical oxygen capacity ramped up, oxygen beds increased, says Union government
The COVID-19 pandemic turns 3-years-old
As the pandemic enters its fourth year, it is turning endemic
2021 saw over twice as many COVID-19 cases as 2020, December worst month on record
2021 saw 1.8 times more COVID-19 deaths than 2020
COVID-19: Africa could suffer 1.2 bln infections, 3.3 mln deaths, UN agency warns
A host of factors make the continent particularly vulnerable to the pandemic, it said
Extreme weather impact: 20,000 children displaced every day in last 6 years
At least three of every 10 persons displaced across the world due to weather-related disasters was a child
Ahead of COP28, Africa meets to deliberate on integrating health into climate agenda
Leaders called for a unified African position on health in climate negotiations
Infectious diseases bigger global threat than climate change: World Economic Forum report
5 of the top 10 risks in terms of impact and likelihood are, however, all environmental
COVID-19 now 2nd biggest cause of death in Africa: IHME
Africa might see 479,000 excess COVID-19 deaths by November 1
COVID-19: UNCTAD predicts $3.4 tln debt for developing countries
Income losses to exceed $220 bln in developing countries, says report
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2022 में 15 और देशों में खसरे के प्रकोप की सूचना मिली है। वहीं इसके मामलों की संख्या भी 18 फीसदी की वृद्धि के ...
Deadly nursery: DTE analysis of studies in last 5 years shows how air pollution kills India’s children
Around 25 research studies and papers published between 2018 and October 2023 seen by DTE, show that poor air causes low birthweight, stunting …
Half the global population not fully covered by essential health services: Report
Two billion people experienced financial hardship due to out-of-pocket (OOP) spending on health in 2019