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US abortion ruling sparks global debate, polarises activists
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organisation, was 'concerned and disappointed' by the ruling, and said it reduces both 'women's rights and access to health care'
India's one million all-women ASHA volunteers honoured by WHO
The more than 1 million female volunteers were honoured for their crucial role in linking the community with the health system, to ensure those living in rural poverty get access to primary health care services, said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
North Korea COVID-19 outbreak: Kim Jong Un accuses officials of 'immature' in early handling in outbreak
North Korea's anti-virus headquarters said 62 people have died and more than 1.7 million have fallen ill amid a rapid spread of 'fever' since late April. More than a million people recovered but at least 691,170 remain in quarantine
WHO's centre in India aims to strengthen 'evidence-based traditional medicine'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced USD 250 million investment to establish the centre with an interim office and a 10-year commitment for operating costs
2022 FIFA World Cup will be a ‘benchmark for future sporting events of this scale’, says Gianni Infantino
The same message was given by World Health Organisation director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who highlighted the "unique challenges" faced by organisers because of the pandemic.
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World can end COVID emergency this year, says WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
To do so, countries need to work harder to ensure equitable access to vaccines and treatment, track the virus and its emerging variants, and keep restrictions in place, he warned
Ending vaccine inequity key to ending COVID-19, says WHO chief
WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says that by reaching the global target of vaccinating 70 percent of people in all countries by the middle of 2022, the world might see the end of the pandemic
Omicron and Delta variants leading to 'tsunami' of cases, adding pressure on health system: WHO chief
The WHO said new global cases had risen by 11 percent last week due to the 'twin threats', while the United States and France both registered record daily case numbers on Wednesday
'Our job is not yet done': Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus set to stay on as WHO chief
In his application letter, Tedros said COVID-19 had 'ravaged the world' and in the second term, he wanted to ensure the planet was 'truly ready' to deal with another such crisis
WHO pushes back decision on Covaxin's EUL again, seeks more data
The UN health body said that the TAG expects to reconvene for the final risk-benefit assessment on 3 November
PM Modi interacts with beneficiaries, healthcare workers as India hits 100 crore vaccine milestone
Narendra Modi visited the vaccination centre at the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital after the milestone was achieved
WHO chief congratulates PM Modi, healthworkers as India hits 100 crore vaccine milestone
India took 279 days to administer 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses. According to official sources, over 75 percent of India's all eligible adult population has been administered with at least the first dose
Tedros Adhanom, Mansukh Mandaviya discuss emergency use listing of Covaxin on phone call
The WHO director general said he also discussed vaccine equity issues, resumption of SII/AstraZeneca vaccine supplies, Covaxin EUL process and technology and license sharing through C-TAP
WHO chief and Health Minister discuss Covaxin's EUL, vaccine equity and supplying COVAX during virtual call
India will resume export of surplus COVID-19 vaccines in the fourth quarter of 2021 under the Vaccine Maitri' programme and to meet its commitment to the COVAX global pool.
'Crime'demic in Congo: How WHO workers unleashed a sex for service norm during Ebola mission
An inquiry commission found that women had been promised jobs in exchange for relationships or had been sexually exploited in order to keep jobs
WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus nominated by France, Germany for second term
A diplomatic official in Geneva, speaking on condition of anonymity because she was not authorised to speak publicly about the matter, said 15 other European Union members joined in nominating Tedros.
Why securing a second term as WHO chief won't be easy for Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
The 56-year-old has faced criticism from US and China over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic
WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus hails India's decision to resume COVID vaccine exports
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said vaccinating Indian citizens remains the topmost priority of the government
US, France, Germany rebuff WHO's plea for moratorium on COVID-19 vaccine booster jabs
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had urged the countries and companies controlling the supply of doses to prioritise addressing the inequity in vaccine distribution between rich and poor nations
Tokyo Olympics 2020: WHO leader Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says COVID-19 risk inevitable at Games
Tokyo Olympics should not be judged by the tally of COVID-19 cases that arise because eliminating risk is impossible, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.