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Argentina announces it will leave World Health Organization
Buenos Aires, February 6: Argentina has announced it will leave World Health Organization (WHO). Argentina's presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni made the announcement regarding the decision, CNN reported.
Govt continued development despite Covid & ethnic violence: Manipur CM
Imphal, Feb 3: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday said that despite the state losing four-and-a-half-years to the COVID-19 pandemic and ethnic violence, the government has continued the developmental works in the state.
Astonished when Modi Ji announced Janta Curfew during Covid outbreak: Amit Shah
New Delhi, January 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attended the launch of the book "Indian Renaissance: The Modi Decade", where he shared his thoughts on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the historic events that have shaped the nation, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
RFK Jr, Democrats clash over past comments on vaccines during confirmation hearing
Washington DC, January 30: Senate Democrats grilled Robert F Kennedy Jr on Wednesday (local time) over his views on vaccines during his confirmation hearing to be President Donald Trump's health and human services secretary, CNN reported.
White blood cell count may predict severity of COVID-19: Study
Ohio, January 29: A COVID-19 diagnosis is no longer as frightening as it used to be, thanks to developments in treatment choices. However, a new study reveals that leukocyte (white blood cell) count may now be used to identify who is more likely to develop more significant disease symptoms.
White blood cell count may signal severity of Covid symptoms in women: Study
New Delhi, Jan 29: A count of white blood cells (leukocytes) may be a crucial indicator for determining debilitating outcomes of Covid-19 in postmenopausal women, according to a new international study on Wednesday.
Long-Covid symptoms persist into second year in nearly 70pc people: Study
New Delhi, Jan 25: Nearly 70 per cent of people continue to experience the same Long Covid symptoms in the second year as in the first year after suffering Covid-19 infection -- caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
5 years after Wuhan's lockdown, China's recovery still faces challenges
Beijing, January 25: China is still grappling with the aftermath of its strict COVID-19 lockdowns, which began in Wuhan and surrounding areas five years ago, according to Radio Free Asia.
Trump terminates security detail of ex-medical advisor Anthony Fauci, says can hire own security
Washington DC, January 25: US President Donald Trump terminated the security detail of former Chief Medical Advisor to US President, Anthony Fauci on Thursday that was being provided and paid for by the National Institutes of Health, CNN reported.
CM Vijayan brushes aside CAG report on purchase of PPE kits; greenlights brewery
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23: A day after the Congress-led Opposition levelled grave corruption allegations against the way the Kerala government bought PPE kits during the Covid pandemic and over the sanction given to a controversial liquor company, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday denied all charges.
Cabinet apprised of achievements under National Health Mission between FY 2021-24
New Delhi, Jan 22: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was apprised of the progress made under the National Health Mission (NHM) during the years 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Trump in a rush to end them: Former US NSA Bolton on Ukraine, Middle Eastern conflicts
Washington, DC, January 22: Describing the Russia-Ukraine and Middle Eastern conflicts as "Biden Wars," as viewed by US President Trump, former US National Security Advisor John Bolton emphasised Trump's stance on these conflicts, stating that the President "is in kind of a rush to find a way to end them."
Vijayan govt sold PPE kit at exorbitant price during Covid: CAG report
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21: Comptroller and Audit General (CAG) report which was placed before the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday revealed that during the Covid time, the Kerala government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan sold the PPE kit at exorbitant prices.
WHO regrets Trump's decision to withdraw; hopes US will reconsider
New Delhi, Jan 21: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday expressed regret over the decision of US President Donald Trump to walk out of the global health body, and hoped the administration will reconsider it.
WHO regrets US announcement to withdraw, hopes for reconsideration
Geneva, January 21: The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed regret over the United States' announcement to withdraw from the global health agency and emphasised the importance of WHO in safeguarding the health and security of people worldwide, including Americans.
PM Cares Fund: Rs 346 Cr used for over 4,500 kids orphaned during Covid-19, says report
New Delhi, Jan 21: The PM CARES for Children Scheme, launched in 2021 to support children orphaned during the Covid-19 pandemic, has reportedly spent Rs 346 crore on the welfare of 4,543 children, according to the latest audited statement of the fund for 2022-23.
US President Trump issues executive order to withdraw from WHO
Washington DC, January 21: US President Donald Trump, in a major shocker, cut the Unites States' ties with the global health agency, World Health Organisation (WHO), as he issued an executive order of withdrawing from the organisation on Monday (local time).
Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organisation
New York, Jan 21: President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation, a significant move cutting ties with the United Nation's public health agency on his first day in office.
India has truly exemplified spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam under PM Modi: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel
Gandhinagar January 17: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has truly exemplified the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family).
Mark Zuckerberg reveals Biden Administration coerced FB into censoring content on COVID vaccine
Washington DC, January 11: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed on Friday that the Biden administration coerced Facebook into censoring content around COVID-19 vaccines.
Djokovic claims being poisoned by heavy metal, mercury during COVID detention in Australia
Melbourne, January 10: Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic made a shocking claim that he felt he was poisoned with "lead and mercury" during his stay in Melbourne before being deported from Australia ahead of that year's Australian Open due to him not taking a COVID-19 vaccination.
Had high level of lead, mercury: Djokovic claims he was 'poisoned' during detention in Australia
New Delhi, Jan 10: Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has said that he was fed with food that "poisoned" him during detention at the time of the 2022 Australian Open visa saga before he was deported on the eve of the season's first major.
Tamil Nadu detects two cases of Human Metapneumovirus
Chennai, January 7: Tamil Nadu has reported two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), one each in Chennai and Salem, said the Additional Chief Secretary of the state's Department of Health and Family Welfare on Monday.
HMPV virus: Karnataka to take precautions to prevent infection spread, says Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Jan 6: In the wake of the detection of two cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that the government will take appropriate precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the infection.
India prepared to respond promptly to any emerging health challenges: J.P. Nadda on HMPV
New Delhi, Jan 6: India's surveillance network remains vigilant and the country is ready to respond promptly to any emerging health challenges, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said on Monday, as the number of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country reached five in a single day.
No reason to worry, closely monitoring situation: Union Health Minister Nadda after three cases of HMPV in India
New Delhi, January 6: After three cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) were reported in India, Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday assured the people that there is no need to worry as the health systems and surveillance networks of the country are vigilant and ready to respond promptly to any emerging health challenges.
Rajasthan health dept to set up separate OPDs for Covid-19, swine flu patients
Jaipur, Jan 6: Amid the cold weather and rise in seasonal diseases in Rajasthan, the State Health Department on Monday issued directions to healthcare facilities to establish separate outpatient department (OPD) and inpatient department (IPD) arrangements for patients infected with Covid-19, swine flu, and influenza, officials said.
Australian Open: Deportation fear still gives 'trauma' to Djokovic
Melbourne, Jan 6: Ahead of the start of the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam, next week, former world No.1 Novak Djokovic has revealed that he still feels "trauma" when thinking about his deportation from Down Under in 2022 over his refusal to reveal his Covid vaccination status three years ago.