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With funding provided mostly by the private sector and philanthropists, the WHO-led initiative would handle the procurement and distribution of the vaccines.

John Diente Oct 05, 2020

Dr. Scott Atlas of the White House Coronavirus Task Force was called out for supposedly considering a herd immunity plan against SARS-CoV-2.

John Diente Sep 02, 2020

For now, the WHO did not specify the identities of the two experts given the ongoing tensions between China and the United States.

John Diente Aug 05, 2020

Top epidemiology experts call for more diversity to ensure that among the 30,000 participants more ethnic minorities and Black volunteers are included.

John Diente Aug 03, 2020

This development arrives shortly after UK health officials were criticised by the public for their apparent shortcomings amid the pandemic.

John Diente Jul 27, 2020

Following the directions listed by the federal agency should address problems such as shortages of protective equipment and testing kits.

John Diente Jul 23, 2020

Although the WHO acknowledged the possibility that SARS-CoV-2 can be transmitted in aerosol, it requires definitive proof before it reviews safety protocols.

John Diente Jul 13, 2020

So far, data shows the number of deaths from COVID-19 has already surpassed half a million globally.

John Diente Jul 06, 2020

Despite the risks involved, it appears that there are folks who are surprisingly willing to participate in this procedure.

John Diente Jul 02, 2020

WHO has also stated that a mental illness is looming over the world due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Amanda May 14, 2020

Madonna has been receiving a lot of flak for attending a non-distant social gathering on Saturday night.

Amanda May 05, 2020

Last week, Madagascar launched a herbal tonic claiming it to be a cure for COVID-19.

May 04, 2020

Last week the Snapchat developer collaborated with WHO to introduce two new lenses to help with social distancing.

John Diente Apr 09, 2020

The WHO pointed out that the cardiovascular and respiratory effects of vaping, tobacco, and even cannabis can increase the likelihood of acquiring COVID-19.

John Diente Apr 06, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, it is likely that the trend will continue just in time for the launch of the next-generation systems.

John Diente Apr 01, 2020

Activision Blizzard and Riot Games are part of several game studios that are committed to helping the WHO to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

John Diente Mar 30, 2020

Students across the UK are being diagnosed with mumps since many of them had not received the MMR vaccine.

Agrima Tikader Dec 12, 2019

Doctors and AI can work together to solve medicine's greatest challenges.

Dr. Simon Kos Aug 01, 2018

Malawi has become the tenth country in Africa to be put on high alert over fears that the plague could spread there from Madagascar.

Divya Kishore Nov 13, 2017

Malawi has become the tenth African country to be put on high alert over fears the pneumonic plague could spread there from Madagascar.

Ben Skipper Nov 12, 2017

The World Health Organisation estimates that between 35% and 50% of people in developed countries suffer from anxiety or depression in any given year.

Robin Bailey Nov 08, 2017

Madagascar has been hit by the worst outbreak of plague in 50 years infecting at least 1,800 people so far this year, experts say.

Roger Baird Nov 03, 2017

International rights groups and opposition parties have condemned the announcement, highlighting the dire state of Zimbabwe's health service.

Aristos Georgiou Oct 21, 2017

The Gavi initiative has helped immunize 580 million children in developing countries.

Aristos Georgiou Sep 04, 2017

Internal documents show staff spent $200m on air tickets and accommodation.

Rachel Middleton May 22, 2017

David Nabarro has played a key role in the fight against Ebola.

Léa Surugue May 16, 2017

Around 115 people have died from cholera in the country between 27 April and 13 May, according to the Red Cross.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 15, 2017

The bus was reportedly trying to avoid a head-on collision with another vehicle when it slid off a highway near Myawaddy.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Apr 29, 2017

Mental illness comes in many different forms.

Lydia Smith Apr 05, 2017

WHO claims quarter of all global deaths of children under five caused by filthy environment.

Rachel Middleton Mar 06, 2017