The World Health Organisation

WHO to use ‘mpox’ for monkeypox to tackle stigma

by Abbas Adil 12:58 | Wednesday November 30، 2022

12:58 | Wednesday November 30، 2022

The World Health Organisation said on Monday it would start using a new preferred term, “mpox”, as a synonym for monkeypox and urged others to follow suit after receiving complaints …
WHO launches traditional medicine hub in India

by Abbas Adil 12:08 | Thursday April 21، 2022

12:08 | Thursday April 21، 2022

The World Health Organisation launched its Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) at a site in India on Tuesday, aimed at unlocking its potential by blending ancient practices with modern …
Only 1 strain of Covid variant first detected in India is now of concern: WHO

by Abbas Adil 14:32 | Thursday June 3، 2021

14:32 | Thursday June 3، 2021

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said only B.1.617.2, one of the three strains of the B.1.617 Covid-19 variant first detected in India, is a “variant of concern” now and …
WHO panel OKs emergency use of China’s Sinopharm vaccine

by Abbas Adil 22:33 | Saturday May 8، 2021

22:33 | Saturday May 8، 2021

The World Health Organisation gave emergency use authorization Friday to a Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by China’s Sinopharm, potentially paving the way for millions of the doses to reach needy countries …