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During the past three months, the number of reported new cases dropped by almost 90 per cent compared to the previous three months, according to data published by the WHO.
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As part of the Technical Advisory Group, Dr Kanjilal will monitor the performance of member states in implementing regulatory measures to eliminate trans-fatty acids and suggest WHO for granting validation certificates
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The WHO continues to call on China and all countries to share any data on the origins of SARS-CoV-2 immediately
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Experts on Monday opined that the current surge in infections is only "mild" but a "cause for concern" too
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A team of Chinese investigators found that the cages typically used for transporting animals had tested positive for coronavirus
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The long-lasting, brutal Cyclone Freddy destroyed houses, roads, farmland and hospitals and has claimed 605 lives among the more than 1.4 million affected people
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While human cases of bird flu are still rare, a 11-year-old Cambodian girl died after contracting the virus, WHO also confirmed a human case of bird flu in a Chinese woman
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The WHO chief said that Covid will continue to pose a threat to human health.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a human case of bird flu in a Chinese woman
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Statisticians worldwide have started calculating the probability of a Covid-like extreme event happening in the years to come
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It was also associated with an increased risk of dying from cancer, most notably ovarian and breast cancers.
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The WHO said the products, manufactured by Marion Biotech, were "substandard" and that the firm had failed to provide guarantees about their safety, the BBC reported.
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As millions suffer from long Covid across the globe, including in India, a unique rehabilitation programme led by an Indian-origin scientist has helped some of such patients reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels with "impressive" results.
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The surge in the number of Covid-related hospitalisations in the United States in the last few weeks comes as a warning signal to other countries as well.
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Covid-19 seems to be back with a vengeance in China with nearly 40,000 cases being reported daily across the country.
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District health officers have been alerted to take-up door-to-door visits to vulnerable children with symptoms of measles
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States told to administer vaccine in 'vulnerable areas' for children between 9 months and 5 years
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While there is a growing realisation among stakeholders on the need to have vaccine program for adults, MoHFW is yet to frame national adult immunisation guidelines.
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"There is an urgent need for governments, industry, and civil society to prioritise global hearing loss prevention by promoting safe listening practices," the researchers said.
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Acknowledging, normalising and addressing mental health amid the information turmoil is the only way forward.