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HealthSix in seven COVID-19 infections go undetected in Africa, WHO says
A new assessment by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that only 14.2% – or one in seven – COVID-19…
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CoronavirusWHO announces proposed members of scientific advisory group for origins of novel pathogens (SAGO)
Following a public call for experts, the World Health Organization (WHO) today announced proposed members of the WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO).…
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CoronavirusGlobal malaria game-changer as WHO recommends first vaccine against world’s oldest pandemic that kills 400,000 people every year
The WHO’s recommendation was based on the advice of two advisory groups: the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization,…
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GhanaBiden ships additional 1.3 million doses of Pfizer vaccine to Ghana, bringing total donation to 2.5 million doses
The United States on Wednesday began shipping an additional 1.3 million doses of Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine to Ghana, bringing the total…
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HealthUnited States releasing hundreds of millions of dollars globally to detect ‘unknown viruses’ with potential to turn into another deadly COVID-19 pandemic
The United States is releasing hundreds of millions of dollars to detect unknown viruses before they turn into deadly pandemics…
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CoronavirusWHO says 15 African countries have hit 10% COVID-19 vaccination goal
against COVID-19, the World Health Organization Africa Department said on Thursday.
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CoronavirusWHO bans staff who sexually exploited and abused women during Ebola outbreak response in DR Congo
The World Health Organization on Tuesday announced that it has banned all 21 staff who were identified to have sexually…
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CoronavirusWhat needs to change to enhance COVID-19 vaccine access
The Independent Allocation of Vaccines Group of COVAX has released a statement detailing what needs to change to enhance COVID-19…
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CoronavirusRead: Full remarks by President Biden at Virtual Global COVID-19 Summit
The White House, South Court Auditorium, Eisenhower Executive Office Building, September 22, 2021. THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everyone. And thank you…
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CoronavirusUSAID announces $345 million investment to accelerate global fight against COVID-19
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on Wednesday announced it will provide $345 million for life-saving vaccine assistance, oxygen…
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