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After Covid, How Are Scientists Prepping For Potential Pandemic "Disease X"
Before the COVID pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) had made a list of priority infectious diseases. These were felt to pose a threat to international public health.
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Next Pandemic Is "Absolutely Inevitable", Warns Top British Scientist
Mr Vallance endorsed the World Health Organisation's pandemic accord as a positive step but stressed the need for sustained attention and efficient inquiry processes.
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Universal Coronavirus Vaccine? New Jab Targets Even Unknown Threats
Researchers have made a new coronavirus vaccine that could also protect against viruses we haven't found yet, to stop future pandemics.
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"Generations May Not Forgive Us": WHO Chief's Warning On Future Pandemics
The head of the World Health Organization voiced fears Monday that countries will fail to strike a pandemic preparedness agreement by May, saying "future generations may not forgive us".
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Never-Before-Seen Viruses In China Raise Concerns For Future Pandemics
Scientists say that the viruses have a "high probability" of infecting humans if they ever cross the species barrier.
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G20 Leaders Stress On Achieving Universal Health Coverage, Enhancing Pandemic Preparedness
The two-day G20 Leaders' Summit, under India's presidency, concluded here on Sunday.
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With China In Focus, Biden Plans $150 Million Commitment To ASEAN Leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden will open a gathering of Southeast Asian leaders with a promise to spend $150 million on their infrastructure, security, pandemic preparedness and other efforts aimed at countering the influence of rival China.
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US Announces $41 Million Additional Covid Assistance To India
The US has announced an additional $41 million assistance to help India respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen the country's preparedness for the future health emergencies, taking the total aid to more than $200 million.
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Need To Redesign Welfare System To Meet Challenges Of Pandemic: Abhijit Banerjee
The Covid pandemic has paved the way for learning many lessons with regard to the country's health situation and preparedness in general as well as highlighted the need to redesign welfare systems, Noble laureate and economist Abhijit Banerjee.
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Assam Decides To Set Up Covid ICUs For Children In All Districts
The Assam government has asked the state's health department to ramp up Covid care infrastructure for children. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while reviewing the state's preparedness to deal with the pandemic, said paediatric intensive care un
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Indian-Origin Top WHO Scientist Among 20 Experts In New UK-Led Pandemic Team
Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation (WHO), is among a worldwide team of 20 experts who make up a new UK-led Pandemic Preparedness Partnership (PPP), as part of global efforts to save lives from future diseases.
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PM Modi Calls For Scaling Up Of COVID-19 Testing, Sero Surveys
Calling for continued vigilance and a high state of preparedness against the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday directed health authorities to scale up COVID-19 testing and sero-surveys and said the facility to get tested regularly and speedily at a low cost must be available to all at the earliest.
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India To Ensure Investments In Health Preparedness For Pandemics: Minister
India has adopted strategies to ensure that there are increased investments in health and emergency preparedness to prevent future pandemics, Health minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said.
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Mumbai Police To Patrol Parts Of City On Personal Mobility Vehicles Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Mumbai police will be getting 50 segways to patrol the city to ensure security preparedness and safety of officials amid the coronavirus pandemic that has affected the financial capital of the country gravely.
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Took Lessons From Swine Flu Spread To Tackle COVID-19: Top Medical Body
The government devised an "intelligent testing strategy" and scaled up its preparedness to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, taking lessons from the 2009 swine flu outbreak that had "exposed glaring gaps" in the country's diagnosis infrastructure, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Monday.
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After Covid, How Are Scientists Prepping For Potential Pandemic "Disease X"
Before the COVID pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) had made a list of priority infectious diseases. These were felt to pose a threat to international public health.
-
Next Pandemic Is "Absolutely Inevitable", Warns Top British Scientist
Mr Vallance endorsed the World Health Organisation's pandemic accord as a positive step but stressed the need for sustained attention and efficient inquiry processes.
-
Universal Coronavirus Vaccine? New Jab Targets Even Unknown Threats
Researchers have made a new coronavirus vaccine that could also protect against viruses we haven't found yet, to stop future pandemics.
-
"Generations May Not Forgive Us": WHO Chief's Warning On Future Pandemics
The head of the World Health Organization voiced fears Monday that countries will fail to strike a pandemic preparedness agreement by May, saying "future generations may not forgive us".
-
Never-Before-Seen Viruses In China Raise Concerns For Future Pandemics
Scientists say that the viruses have a "high probability" of infecting humans if they ever cross the species barrier.
-
G20 Leaders Stress On Achieving Universal Health Coverage, Enhancing Pandemic Preparedness
The two-day G20 Leaders' Summit, under India's presidency, concluded here on Sunday.
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With China In Focus, Biden Plans $150 Million Commitment To ASEAN Leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden will open a gathering of Southeast Asian leaders with a promise to spend $150 million on their infrastructure, security, pandemic preparedness and other efforts aimed at countering the influence of rival China.
-
US Announces $41 Million Additional Covid Assistance To India
The US has announced an additional $41 million assistance to help India respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen the country's preparedness for the future health emergencies, taking the total aid to more than $200 million.
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Need To Redesign Welfare System To Meet Challenges Of Pandemic: Abhijit Banerjee
The Covid pandemic has paved the way for learning many lessons with regard to the country's health situation and preparedness in general as well as highlighted the need to redesign welfare systems, Noble laureate and economist Abhijit Banerjee.
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Assam Decides To Set Up Covid ICUs For Children In All Districts
The Assam government has asked the state's health department to ramp up Covid care infrastructure for children. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while reviewing the state's preparedness to deal with the pandemic, said paediatric intensive care un
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Indian-Origin Top WHO Scientist Among 20 Experts In New UK-Led Pandemic Team
Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation (WHO), is among a worldwide team of 20 experts who make up a new UK-led Pandemic Preparedness Partnership (PPP), as part of global efforts to save lives from future diseases.
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PM Modi Calls For Scaling Up Of COVID-19 Testing, Sero Surveys
Calling for continued vigilance and a high state of preparedness against the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday directed health authorities to scale up COVID-19 testing and sero-surveys and said the facility to get tested regularly and speedily at a low cost must be available to all at the earliest.
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India To Ensure Investments In Health Preparedness For Pandemics: Minister
India has adopted strategies to ensure that there are increased investments in health and emergency preparedness to prevent future pandemics, Health minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said.
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Mumbai Police To Patrol Parts Of City On Personal Mobility Vehicles Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Mumbai police will be getting 50 segways to patrol the city to ensure security preparedness and safety of officials amid the coronavirus pandemic that has affected the financial capital of the country gravely.
-
Took Lessons From Swine Flu Spread To Tackle COVID-19: Top Medical Body
The government devised an "intelligent testing strategy" and scaled up its preparedness to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, taking lessons from the 2009 swine flu outbreak that had "exposed glaring gaps" in the country's diagnosis infrastructure, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Monday.
