WHO Says COVID-19 Pandemic “Far From Over" As Virus Remains Evolving

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.10.2022 07:40 AM

Pandemic is far from over, according to the World Health Organization despite a drop in the number of cases globally. Find out the reason the WHO has said so.

When Will the COVID-19 Pandemic End? Expert Says It Remains Unpredictable

03.07.2022 12:27 PM

The whole world is looking forward to the end of the pandemic. Experts say though, that there are signs before it happens. Know more about these indications.

Cuba Develops Not One But Five COVID-19 Vaccines! What Are These and How Effective Are These Jabs?

02.02.2022 07:10 AM

The Cuban government was successful at developing five COVID-19 vaccines, but the efforts are seemingly disregarded by the World Health Organization.

Breastfeeding Mothers Cannot Transmit COVID-19 Through Breast Milk; Moms Can Continue Nourishing Infants Amid Pandemic Says WHO, CDC

01.19.2022 03:22 AM

A comprehensive study led by UCLA revealed that breastfeeding is safe and can not transmit COVID-19 to children. CDC and WHO recommends to continue on feeding infants with breast milk amidst the pandemic.

Mystery Disease Kills Almost 100 Individuals; WHO Launches Investigation to Identify Unexplained Illness

12.15.2021 01:07 AM

An investigation has recently been launched in South Sudan following the death of almost 100 individuals from a mystery disease.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant: WHO Shares Tips on How to Protect Yourself From Being Infected

11.29.2021 23:04 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that COVID-19 Omicron variant gives a "very high" global risk. Here's how to protect yourself.

Diabetes Medicine Not As Accessible In Middle-Income Countries Including Sub-Saharan Africa, Study Says

11.22.2021 21:31 PM

A new study and the WHO 2013-2020 Global Action Plan reveal that medicine and other treatments for diabetes are insufficient in many countries around the globe.

COVID-19 Vaccination Strategies to Face a Major Challenge as WHO Warns About Shortage of 2 Billion Syringes Next year

11.11.2021 00:24 AM

In a new report, the World Health Organization recently warned there could be a global shortage of syringes in 2020, a threat to the COVID-19 Vaccination strategies.

Group B Strep Bacteria Kills 150,000 Babies Each Year; WHO Now Calls for Urgent Development of Maternal Vaccine

11.04.2021 03:23 AM

The World Health Organization recently revealed the worldwide burden of a common bacteria that killed over 100,000 babies each year, prompting a call for the urgent development of a vaccine.

Malaria Vaccine Efficacy Rate: WHO’s Basis in Approving Protection Against the Disease in African Children

10.07.2021 03:59 AM

The World Health Organization recommended yesterday RTS,S, or Mosquirix, the only brand approved for its malaria vaccine efficacy rate.

Antibody-Drug Added to WHO's List of Treatments Against COVID-19; 1st UK-Approved Therapeutics Proven Effective in Combating Variants

09.27.2021 06:17 AM

The World Health Organization recently issued a statement revealing the most recent addition to its recommended list of treatments against COVID-19.

New COVID-19 Variant 'Mu' Can Trespass Immunity Provided by Vaccines, According to WHO Report

09.02.2021 23:01 PM

The latest weekly report by WHO states that the new COVID-19 mu variant can evade the immunity procided by the vaccines.

CLAIM: Vaccines Cause COVID-19 Delta Variants, But Report Shows ‘Space-Time Continuum’ As One Major Flaw

08.08.2021 10:40 AM

Claims have been posted on social media that vaccines cause COVID-19 Delta variants to spread fast and infect millions globally. However, a report presents the space-time continuum as one major flaw.

Lambda Variant: Is This COVID-19 Strain Something We Should Worry About?

07.23.2021 06:35 AM

While the delta variant of COVID-19 has rapidly become the prevalent strain in the United States, another strain, the lambda variant is also making the headline after it was recently identified in Peru.

Monkeypox Reported in Texas Urging CDC to Conduct Immediate Contact Tracing; What is This Viral Disease?

07.17.2021 01:25 AM

Texas officials confirm one case of the rare monkeypox virus in an individual who traveled from Nigeria to Dallas. He is now in a stable condition but the CDC begins contact tracing for passengers who were on the same flights as the individual.

WHO Says Genetically Modified Babies Still Too Risky, Announces New Guidelines for Human Gene Editing

07.15.2021 03:04 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced its new guidelines for human genome editing that took two years to complete. Despite that, the health agency still believes genetically modified babies are a bad idea.

Mask-Wearing Again? Dr. Fauci Advises Fully Vaccinated People to Do Use Extra Protection Against Delta Variant

07.07.2021 04:20 AM

Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly not sold on the implementation of new mask policies just yet, especially that the United States has done well with vaccinations.

WHO Certifies China as Malaria-Free Country After More Than Seven Decades

07.01.2021 01:10 AM

WHO finally certifies China as a malaria-free country, the first in the Western Pacific Region, after seven decades of battling the debilitating disease.

WHO Announced the End of the Second Ebola Outbreak in Guinea that Claimed 12 Lives

06.21.2021 07:08 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declares the end of the second Ebola outbreak in Guinea, which emerged in mid-February and claimed 12 lives.

COVID-19 Vaccine: WHO Issued Emergency Approval for China's Coronavac, After Meeting International Standards

06.03.2021 01:38 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) gives emergency approval for China's COVID-19 vaccine, called CoronaVac, that is manufactured by SinoVac. This assures countries that it has met international standards for safety, efficacy, and manufacturing.

COVID-19 Variants: WHO Announces New System for Naming All Troubling Strains

06.01.2021 04:51 AM

The World Health Organization yesterday announced that COVID-19 variants are to be identified by the Greek alphabet's letters to prevent stigmatizing countries where they were originally detected.