- 17 November, 2024
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WHO, partners seek $23.4 billion for new COVID-19 war chest
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) -The World Health Organization (WHO) and other aid groups on Thursday appealed to leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies to fund a $23.4 billion…
Only 5 African countries may fully vaccinate 40% of population by year-end – WHO Africa
By George Obulutsa NAIROBI (Reuters) - Only five African countries will meet the target of fully vaccinating 40% of their populations against COVID-19 unless the pace of inoculations accelerates across…
Review of India’s Covaxin shot underway, WHO says
GENEVA (Reuters) - A World Health Organization technical advisory group was reviewing data on India's Covaxin shot against COVID-19 on Tuesday with a decision on its emergency use listing likely…
WHO advises additional COVID shot for immunocompromised people
By Stephanie Nebehay and Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -The World Health Organization on Monday recommended that immunocompromised people be given an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine, due to their higher…
Explainer-What researchers say about the long-term effects of COVID-19
By Manojna Maddipatla NEW YORK (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) this week issued a definition for "long COVID," a term used to describe the persistent health problems that…
WHO urges international donors to resume Afghanistan health funding
(Reuters) - The World Health Organisation's representative to Afghanistan called on the international community on Thursday to resume funding of the war-torn country's health program which was suspended when the…
Britain’s non-recognition of Africa-administered vaccines regrettable – AU
By Ayenat Mersie and George Obulutsa NAIROBI (Reuters) - The African Union's (AU) top health official called Britain's lack of recognition for coronavirus vaccines administered in Africa regrettable, saying on…
Russian vaccine tourism catches on after Sputnik V hits WHO snag
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian travel agencies are selling package tours for Russians to receive foreign COVID-19 vaccines abroad amid frustration among some Russians that their domestically produced vaccines have not…
Brazil and Argentina tapped to make mRNA vaccines in Latin America
BRASILIA (Reuters) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has selected two biomedical centers in Argentina and Brazil as regional hubs to develop and produce mRNA-based vaccines to fight COVID-19…
WHO’s Tedros wins German backing for second term
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Health Minister Jens Spahn backed a second term for World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and called on other countries to support the former Ethiopian…
WHO’s Tedros seen running unopposed for top job despite Ethiopia snub – sources
By Emma Farge, Francesco Guarascio and Giulia Paravicini GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization's chief looks set to run unopposed for a second term at the helm as tries…
Unvaccinated children suffering COVID impact, Americas health agency warns
By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - As more adults get their COVID-19 vaccines, children who are not yet eligible for vaccination in most countries are representing a larger percentage of…
