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WHO says, Covid death toll likely a ‘significantly undercount’

Official tolls showing the number of deaths directly or indirectly attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic are likely to be a…

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Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, Delhi govt on plea seeking to ensure proper Covid testing

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre and Delhi government on a plea seeking to ensure…

4 years ago

Scientists and doctors differ on views on Ivermectin

Following Goa government’s prescription of ivermectin to all persons above 18 years of age as a prophylactic treatment of covid-19,…

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WHO chief scientist says India’s Covid figures are worrying

As India is in the grasp of a devastating second wave of Covid-19, World Health Organization (WHO) Chief Scientist Soumya…

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Covid mutation in India ‘variant of concern’: WHO

A Covid-19 variant spreading in India, the B.1.617, appears to be more contagious and has been classified as being "of…

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WHO lists Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

WHO today listed the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving the green light for this vaccine to be rolled…

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WHO nod to emergency use of Moderna’s Covid vaccine

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the emergency use of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine on Friday. WHO has said that…

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Cervical Cancer, a study

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. In 2018, an estimated 570 000 women were diagnosed with…

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Blindness, vision impairment, eye care and vision care

Eye conditions are remarkably common. Those who live long enough will experience at least one eye condition during their lifetime.“In…

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Reaching Zero Malaria Target – WHO celebrates World Malaria Day 2021

April 25 is celebrated as World Malaria Day each year and this year the theme has been declared by World…

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