Health & Wellness
COVID-19: Global vaccine plan aims to end ‘two-track pandemic’
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday unveiled an $8 billion pathway out of the COVID-19 pandemic, in a bid to make vaccines accessible...
COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline
The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths has continued to decline globally, with 3.1 million new cases and just over 54,000 new deaths, reported over the last...
Pandemic impact ‘tip of the iceberg’ after years of neglecting child mental health
COVID-19 has taken a toll on the mental health of children and young people, and impacts could be felt for many years to come,...
Food waste: a global problem that undermines healthy diets
A lack of food, hunger and malnutrition affect every country in the world, the UN said on Tuesday, in an urgent appeal for action...
WHO backs Regeneron COVID-19 drug cocktail – with equal access, price cut
The Regeneron antibody drug cocktail – casirivimab and imdevimab – has been added to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) list of treatments for COVID-19 patients, the UN agency said on...
Drops in Health Spending Jeopardize Recovery from COVID-19 in Developing Countries
Despite what will likely be the fastest economic growth in the aftermath of any recession in the last 80 years, 52 countries are expected...
COVID vaccines: Widening inequality and millions vulnerable
Health leaders agree that a world without COVID-19 will not be possible until everyone has equal access to vaccines. More than 4.6 million people...
India Completes First Drone Delivery of Vaccines
Today marks the beginning of the first trials for the delivery of MMR, influenza and COVID-19 vaccines in the southern state of Telangana.
The trials,...
Pandemic increasing risk factors for suicide
Suicide prevention must be prioritized after 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Americas office of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned ahead of...
Majority Want to Prioritize Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines Before Boosters
A new survey found a majority of fully vaccinated adults would get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot if offered, but think priority should be...