The global public health risk of influenza A (H5N1) viruses is currently low, with infection risks for occupationally exposed groups ranging from low to moderate, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Despite being five months since its release, BTS' Jimin continues to be a part of the Billboard Hot 100 chart with 'Who.'
HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths are on the rise in the Western Pacific region, reversing years of progress in the fight against the epidemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday.
As the world observed the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, it marked the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against GenderBased Violence.
Physical, social and psychological sufferings during old age are not uncommon. Be it at home, in the streets, or at old-age care facilities and hospitals, the elderly face various forms of emotional, physical, psychological and social abuse.
At the same time, Beijing has also called on the global health body to uphold an "objective, scientific" approach, stating that it will oppose any political manipulation', the report said.
Under the anti-dust campaign, designated teams have so far inspected 522 construction sites in which a fine of Rs 53.5 lakh has been imposed for violation of guidelines at 165 construction sites.
"It is extremely concerning that, despite the evident and increasing need for mental health services, which has become even more acute during the Covid-19 pandemic, good intentions are not being met with investment," WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said in a statement.
"It is time to tackle meningitis globally once and for all - by urgently expanding access to existing tools like vaccines, spearheading new research and innovation to prevent, detecting and treating the various causes of the disease, and improving rehabilitation for those affected,"
The WHO's EUL approval for Covaxin was expected by 5 October as WHO's Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) was scheduled to meet on this day to make its recommendations on Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for Emergency Use Listing. The process has been delayed as more technical data has been sought from the pharma major.
