One in 100 deaths is by suicide: WHO
WHO guidance to help the world reach the target of reducing
suicide rate by one-third by 2030
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Drug that blocks multiple coronavirus variants in mice identified
The findings, published in the journal Science Immunology, suggest that the drug diABZI activates the body’s innate immune response, the first line of defence against invading pathogens.
World Health Assembly to focus on ending COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for next one
Geneva¦19 May 2021 – In a year when COVID-19 threatens the health and well-being of everyone
Apollo Hospitals, Dr Reddy’s announce COVID-19 vaccination programme with Sputnik V
Apollo Hospitals and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Monday said they are collaborating to initiate a COVID-19 vaccination programme in the country with Sputnik V.
Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke: WHO, ILO
This is the first global analysis of the loss of life and health associated with working long hours
Delayed second Pfizer COVID-19 shot produces more antibodies -study
Pfizer’s (PFE.N) COVID-19 vaccine generates antibody responses three-and-a-half times larger in older people when a second dose is delayed to 12 weeks after the first, a British study said.
WHO lists Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The Sinopharm vaccine is produced by Beijing Bio-Institute of Biological Products Co Ltd, subsidiary of China National Biotec Group (CNBG).
COVID: UK variant dominates north India, double mutant Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka
Director of National Centre for Disease Control added that the B1.1.7 lineage of SARS CoV-2 (UK variant) is declining in proportion across the country in the last month and a half.
New report sounds the alarm on global shortage of 900,000 midwives
Fully investing in midwives by 2035 would avert roughly two-thirds of maternal, newborn deaths and stillbirths, saving 4.3 million lives per year.
UNICEF, with support from DP World, sends critical supplies to help fight COVID-19 surge in India
UNICEF has sent additional critical lifesaving supplies to India, including 2 million face shields and 200,000 surgical masks.