Coronavirus update: World tally crosses 8 mln
Everyday, 100,000+ new cases being added
Grab the pathogens, but don’t share the drugs
Developing countries led by the African bloc fight for access to vaccine and therapy at WHO talks on pandemic policy
COVID-19: Expect a million deaths in India by August 1
India’s COVID-19 cases are 20 times more than officially declared
H3N2 outbreak: Know this strain that caused two pandemics and is now an outbreak in India
Influenza A viruses are the only influenza viruses known to cause flu pandemics
PRET: WHO launches initiative to make world better prepared for future pandemics
The current focus of the initiative is on respiratory viruses but will soon include other groups of pathogens
COVID-19: The virus in our genes
Novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has the potential to change our genetic makeup
World Health Assembly defines pandemic emergency, pledges improved access to medical products & financing
Critical amendments to International Health Regulations adopted by WHO member countries
Bird flu could be eradicated by editing the genes of chickens — our study shows how
Avian flu is caused by an ever-evolving virus that gets around numerous biosecurity measures
Greater trust in government, people could have reduced COVID-19 caseload, fatality rate: Study
Less corrupt government resulted in more widespread, efficient COVID-19 vaccine coverage in some countries
COVID-19: The novel pandemic may extract a heavy human cost
It was foretold, but we never believed that a crumbling infrastructure in the wealthy world would make all of us victims
Africa faces hard knocks as rich countries take manufacturing back home
Those living in sub-Saharan Africa would be the hardest hit
Simply Put: Omicron ahead of holiday plans
Simply Put: Of pandemics & deluge
Simply Put: COVID-19 under control
The ins and outs of Kenya’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan
The current vaccination plan only covers 30 per cent of the population
Simply put: India #2 on COVID-19 podium
Simply Put: A shower of pink
Coronavirus update: Trump refuses to extend social distancing
COVID-19 has killed more than 61,000 in US
Simply Put: Doctors and corona
Listening to young people could help reduce pandemic-related harms to children
Among other things, the pandemic has also adversely affected children’s mental health
Counting gifts for children as another pandemic year comes to a close
Let’s hope the New Year rings in positive news related to the beginning of vaccination for all children
COVID-19 outbreak brings attention back to informal sector
Over 90% of the country’s total workforce is in the informal sector
WHO: Global health systems have started showing signs of post-pandemic recovery
Most countries have made strides in incorporating COVID-19 services into routine health service delivery
World Health Summit: Global agreement on health need of the hour, says WHO
Conference to focus on pandemic treaty, polio eradication, digital health and universal health coverage
China’s definition of COVID deaths ‘very narrow’, country’s data ‘under-represents’ severity: WHO
Updated definition is narrow since it counts only those deaths caused by COVID-induced pneumonia or respiratory failures