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"Critical Shortage" Of Cholera Vaccine, Says WHO, Calls for Production Boost
The head of the World Health Organization on Thursday called for increased production of cholera vaccines, highlighting what he called a "critical shortage" around the globe.
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Children Starving To Death In Northern Gaza Hospitals: WHO Chief
An aid mission to two hospitals in northern Gaza found horrifying scenes of children dying of starvation, amid dire shortages of food, fuel and medicines, the World Health Organization said Monday.
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''Extraordinary Milestone'': Monkey Survives For 2 Years After Pig Kidney Transplant
Scientists are now hopeful that this could solve the human organ shortage by using animals as donors.
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Cholera Vaccine Shortage Forces Move To Temporary One-Dose Strategy: WHO
A shortage of cholera vaccines has forced a temporary shift to a one-dose strategy, from the usual two, in campaigns to fight a swelling number of outbreaks, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
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Despite Global Food Crisis, WTO Trouble For Indian Exports: Ms Sitharaman
Amidst a global shortage of food grains in the aftermath of the Ukrainian war, countries like India which have the potential to address this by exporting agricultural products, in particular cereals, are facing difficulties from the World Trade Organization, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Friday.
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In a First, US Surgeons Successfully Implant Pig Heart in Human
US surgeons have successfully implanted a heart from a genetically modified pig in a 57-year-old man, a medical first that could one day help solve the chronic shortage of organ donations.
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"Historic": Pig Heart Implant In US Man Holds Out Hope For Organ Crisis
US surgeons have successfully implanted a heart from a genetically modified pig in a 57-year-old man, a medical first that could one day help solve the chronic shortage of organ donations.
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Pig Kidney Works In Human For 1st Time; "Potential Miracle," Says Surgeon
A US medical team has succeeded in temporarily attaching a pig's kidney to a person, a transplant breakthrough hailed as a "potential miracle" by the surgeon who led the procedure.
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WHO's Chief Scientist Warns The Pandemic Isn't Slowing Down
Coronavirus infections are rising across most regions of the world as the delta variant spreads, clear evidence that the pandemic isn't on the wane, said the World Health Organization's chief scientist.
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Serum's Adar Poonawalla Warns Of Delays As US Prioritizes Pfizer
The head of the world's biggest vaccine maker and the World Health Organization's chief scientist said manufacturers of coronavirus shots face a global shortage of the raw materials needed to churn out the inoculations.
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Maharashtra Rations Oxygen For Covid Patients Amid Crisis, Doctors Upset
In face of reports of a statewide oxygen crisis, the Maharashtra government has dictated how much oxygen a patient should use, naming figures that have outraged doctors. The government order is the "biggest, brutal attack on the lives of patients," said the state unit of the Indian Medical Association, the top organization of medical professionals ...
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Over 16,000 COVID-19 Cases In 24 Hours For 1st Time; 4.73 Lakh Total Cases: 10 Points
India recorded its biggest surge in the number of coronavirus cases in 24 hours for a second consecutive day with 16,922 new patients, taking the total to 4.73 lakh cases, the Union Health Ministry said this morning. This is the first time that more than 16,000 fresh infections have been reported in a single day. The government on Wednesday recorde...
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WHO Creates Foundation To Boost Funds In Fight Against COVID-19
The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ease a potential cash shortage as it leads the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Organs Infected With Hepatitis C Can Now Be Transplanted
Patients can now receive an organ that has tested positive for hepatitis C, and if they become infected, they can be administered the antivirals to rid them of the disease.
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India Rejects US Solar Claim At WTO, Explores New Defence
India hit back on Monday at Washington's latest legal assault on its solar power policies at the World Trade Organization, rejecting a US legal claim and exploring possible new protection of India's own solar industry.
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"Critical Shortage" Of Cholera Vaccine, Says WHO, Calls for Production Boost
The head of the World Health Organization on Thursday called for increased production of cholera vaccines, highlighting what he called a "critical shortage" around the globe.
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Children Starving To Death In Northern Gaza Hospitals: WHO Chief
An aid mission to two hospitals in northern Gaza found horrifying scenes of children dying of starvation, amid dire shortages of food, fuel and medicines, the World Health Organization said Monday.
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''Extraordinary Milestone'': Monkey Survives For 2 Years After Pig Kidney Transplant
Scientists are now hopeful that this could solve the human organ shortage by using animals as donors.
-
Cholera Vaccine Shortage Forces Move To Temporary One-Dose Strategy: WHO
A shortage of cholera vaccines has forced a temporary shift to a one-dose strategy, from the usual two, in campaigns to fight a swelling number of outbreaks, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
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Despite Global Food Crisis, WTO Trouble For Indian Exports: Ms Sitharaman
Amidst a global shortage of food grains in the aftermath of the Ukrainian war, countries like India which have the potential to address this by exporting agricultural products, in particular cereals, are facing difficulties from the World Trade Organization, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Friday.
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In a First, US Surgeons Successfully Implant Pig Heart in Human
US surgeons have successfully implanted a heart from a genetically modified pig in a 57-year-old man, a medical first that could one day help solve the chronic shortage of organ donations.
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"Historic": Pig Heart Implant In US Man Holds Out Hope For Organ Crisis
US surgeons have successfully implanted a heart from a genetically modified pig in a 57-year-old man, a medical first that could one day help solve the chronic shortage of organ donations.
-
Pig Kidney Works In Human For 1st Time; "Potential Miracle," Says Surgeon
A US medical team has succeeded in temporarily attaching a pig's kidney to a person, a transplant breakthrough hailed as a "potential miracle" by the surgeon who led the procedure.
-
WHO's Chief Scientist Warns The Pandemic Isn't Slowing Down
Coronavirus infections are rising across most regions of the world as the delta variant spreads, clear evidence that the pandemic isn't on the wane, said the World Health Organization's chief scientist.
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Serum's Adar Poonawalla Warns Of Delays As US Prioritizes Pfizer
The head of the world's biggest vaccine maker and the World Health Organization's chief scientist said manufacturers of coronavirus shots face a global shortage of the raw materials needed to churn out the inoculations.
-
Maharashtra Rations Oxygen For Covid Patients Amid Crisis, Doctors Upset
In face of reports of a statewide oxygen crisis, the Maharashtra government has dictated how much oxygen a patient should use, naming figures that have outraged doctors. The government order is the "biggest, brutal attack on the lives of patients," said the state unit of the Indian Medical Association, the top organization of medical professionals ...
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Over 16,000 COVID-19 Cases In 24 Hours For 1st Time; 4.73 Lakh Total Cases: 10 Points
India recorded its biggest surge in the number of coronavirus cases in 24 hours for a second consecutive day with 16,922 new patients, taking the total to 4.73 lakh cases, the Union Health Ministry said this morning. This is the first time that more than 16,000 fresh infections have been reported in a single day. The government on Wednesday recorde...
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WHO Creates Foundation To Boost Funds In Fight Against COVID-19
The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ease a potential cash shortage as it leads the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Organs Infected With Hepatitis C Can Now Be Transplanted
Patients can now receive an organ that has tested positive for hepatitis C, and if they become infected, they can be administered the antivirals to rid them of the disease.
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India Rejects US Solar Claim At WTO, Explores New Defence
India hit back on Monday at Washington's latest legal assault on its solar power policies at the World Trade Organization, rejecting a US legal claim and exploring possible new protection of India's own solar industry.
