Interim statement on the use of additional booster doses of Emergency Use Listed mRNA vaccines against COVID-19
This statement acknowledges the growing body of evidence regarding the value of an additional booster dose for some population groups and highlights research gaps. WHO with support of SAGE has reviewed the available data from seven studies published so far, which show some short-term benefit of an additional booster dose in the highest risk group […]
Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly to focus on “Health for Peace, Peace for Health” for recovery and renewal
In a world threatened by conflict, inequities, the climate crisis and pandemics, the Seventy-fifth session of the World Health Assembly will stress the importance of building a healthy and peaceful planet by harnessing science, data, technology and innovation. This year’s session of the Health Assembly will focus on the theme of “Health for Peace, Peace […]
WHO committed to support DPR Korea respond to COVID-19 pandemic
Expressing concern at the COVID-19 outbreak in DPR Korea, the World Health Organization today reiterated its commitment to support the country respond to the pandemic. “WHO is concerned and ready to support the government and the people of DPR Korea to respond to the pandemic and save lives,” said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, […]
Monkeypox - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
On 7 May 2022, WHO was informed of a confirmed case of monkeypox in an individual who travelled from the United Kingdom to Nigeria. The case developed a rash on 29 April 2022 and returned to the United Kingdom on 4 May. Monkeypox was suspected and the case was immediately isolated. As of 11 May, […]
WHO Results Report shows global health achievements despite COVID-19 pandemic
Despite the the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization’s 2020-2021 Results Report tracks WHO’s significant achievements across the global health spectrum. Released ahead of the World Health Assembly next week, the report details such accomplishments as the delivery of more than 1.4 billion vaccine doses via the COVAX facility, the recommendation for broad use of […]
NHA organizes convention of Technology Partners of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
The National Health Authority (NHA) organized an exclusive convention for technology partners of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) at New Delhi on 13th May 2022. The event brought together representatives from over 40 health tech organizations from the government and private sector to discuss the different ways in which the digital health ecosystem of India […]
Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare addresses an event to mark the International Nurses Day
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar today addressed an event to mark the International Nurses day. The event was organised by the Indian Nursing Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. International Nurses Day is a global event observed on the birth anniversary of […]
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr Mansukh Mandaviya addresses a round table meeting with top corporate hospitals
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today addressed a round table meeting with top corporate hospitals at Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi. Speaking at the occasion, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the need to strengthen the approach of hospitals to collaboratively provide high-quality healthcare services to the deserved population […]
Roche reports interim results for phase III SKYSCRAPER-01 study in PD-L1-high metastatic non-small cell lung cancer
The SKYSCRAPER-01 study evaluating tiragolumab plus Tecentriq did not meet its co-primary endpoint of progression-free survival The other co-primary endpoint of overall survival was immature and the study will continue until the next planned analysis The tiragolumab development programme continues as planned in non-small cell lung cancer and other cancer types Basel, 11 May 2022 […]
Oman to fast-track approval of Indian pharma products registered by USFDA, UKMHRA and EMA
The 10th Session of the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) was held on 11 May 2022 in New Delhi. It was co-chaired by Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India and H.E. Mr. Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce, […]
