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"Rich Nations Contribute More To WHO": Soumya Swaminathan on Trump's Funding Remarks
Former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan on Saturday said the US opting out of WHO would not be good for anyone including that country.
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Keeping Tab On Number Of HMPV Cases "Meaningless": Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Former WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said the HMPV infection has been in circulation in India for several years. Seven cases have been registered in the country so far.
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WHO Ex Chief Scientist Says HMPV Nothing To Panic About, Lists Precautions
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is nothing to panic about, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan said.
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Unhealthy Diets, Physical Inactivity Fuelling Obesity In India: Former WHO Chief Scientist
Obesity is a known precursor to diabetes, hypertension, and cancer -- the non-communicable diseases rising significantly both in India and worldwide.
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"A Fitting Tribute": Ex WHO Chief Scientist On Bharat Ratna To Father
The family is very happy and delighted with the honour, said Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist of WHO and the daughter of noted agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan who was honoured with the Bharat Ratna today.
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"Need To Be Cautious, Not Panic": Ex WHO Chief Scientist On New Covid Variant
Amid the rising new JN.1 Covid-19 variant scare, former World Health Organisation (WHO) chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan asserted that there is no need to panic currently as it is a variant of interest and not of concern.
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Elon Musk Says OpenAI Chief Scientist, Who Helped Fire Sam Altman, Should Join xAI Or Tesla
Mr Musk has made note of the Chief Scientist's role in Mr Altman's termination on several occasions.
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Dengue To Become Major Threat In Europe, US, Africa By 2030: WHO Expert
Dengue fever will become a major threat in the southern United States, southern Europe and new parts of Africa this decade, the WHO's chief scientist said, as warmer temperatures create the conditions for the mosquitoes carrying the infection to spre
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NASA To Name 1st Woman As Agency's Science Chief: Report
NASA has picked a longtime solar scientist who heads its heliophysics division to become the U.S. space agency's science chief - the first woman named to serve in the role, according to two people familiar with the decision.
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New Omicron Variant Is Immune Evasive, Says WHO Chief Scientist
With India reporting a highly infectious new COVID-19 variant, World Health Organization Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Friday said that there were over 300 sub-variants and XBB being a recombinant virus is a matter of concern.
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Omicron Variant May Cause Another Covid Wave: WHO Chief Scientist
Chief scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Soumya Swaminathan, on Thursday said some countries may see "another wave of infections" with the XBB subvariant of Omicron, a variant of COVID-19 virus.
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WHO Chief Scientist Says Deaths Due To Indian Cough Syrup In Gambia "Serious Issue"
Chief scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Soumya Swaminathan on Thursday said the death of children in Gambia, potentially linked to four Indian-made cough syrups, was a serious issue.
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"Main Lesson From Pandemic Is...": WHO Chief Scientist To NDTV
Speaking to NDTV, when asked about the validity of vaccines as many got infected with Covid even after taking booster doses, she said the doses prevent severe disease.
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Monkeypox Has Been A "Wake-Up Call", Says WHO Chief Scientist
The outbreak of Monkeypox has been a "wake-up call", Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan has said.
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In WHO Chief Scientist's Reply To World Bank Adviser, A Covid Warning
Be prepared for fresh COVID-19 waves, WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan has warned, amid the onset of new variants that are more transmissible, immune evasive and growing concerns about greater hospitalisations.
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"Rich Nations Contribute More To WHO": Soumya Swaminathan on Trump's Funding Remarks
Former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan on Saturday said the US opting out of WHO would not be good for anyone including that country.
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Keeping Tab On Number Of HMPV Cases "Meaningless": Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Former WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said the HMPV infection has been in circulation in India for several years. Seven cases have been registered in the country so far.
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WHO Ex Chief Scientist Says HMPV Nothing To Panic About, Lists Precautions
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is nothing to panic about, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan said.
-
Unhealthy Diets, Physical Inactivity Fuelling Obesity In India: Former WHO Chief Scientist
Obesity is a known precursor to diabetes, hypertension, and cancer -- the non-communicable diseases rising significantly both in India and worldwide.
-
"A Fitting Tribute": Ex WHO Chief Scientist On Bharat Ratna To Father
The family is very happy and delighted with the honour, said Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist of WHO and the daughter of noted agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan who was honoured with the Bharat Ratna today.
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"Need To Be Cautious, Not Panic": Ex WHO Chief Scientist On New Covid Variant
Amid the rising new JN.1 Covid-19 variant scare, former World Health Organisation (WHO) chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan asserted that there is no need to panic currently as it is a variant of interest and not of concern.
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Elon Musk Says OpenAI Chief Scientist, Who Helped Fire Sam Altman, Should Join xAI Or Tesla
Mr Musk has made note of the Chief Scientist's role in Mr Altman's termination on several occasions.
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Dengue To Become Major Threat In Europe, US, Africa By 2030: WHO Expert
Dengue fever will become a major threat in the southern United States, southern Europe and new parts of Africa this decade, the WHO's chief scientist said, as warmer temperatures create the conditions for the mosquitoes carrying the infection to spre
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NASA To Name 1st Woman As Agency's Science Chief: Report
NASA has picked a longtime solar scientist who heads its heliophysics division to become the U.S. space agency's science chief - the first woman named to serve in the role, according to two people familiar with the decision.
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New Omicron Variant Is Immune Evasive, Says WHO Chief Scientist
With India reporting a highly infectious new COVID-19 variant, World Health Organization Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Friday said that there were over 300 sub-variants and XBB being a recombinant virus is a matter of concern.
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Omicron Variant May Cause Another Covid Wave: WHO Chief Scientist
Chief scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Soumya Swaminathan, on Thursday said some countries may see "another wave of infections" with the XBB subvariant of Omicron, a variant of COVID-19 virus.
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WHO Chief Scientist Says Deaths Due To Indian Cough Syrup In Gambia "Serious Issue"
Chief scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Soumya Swaminathan on Thursday said the death of children in Gambia, potentially linked to four Indian-made cough syrups, was a serious issue.
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"Main Lesson From Pandemic Is...": WHO Chief Scientist To NDTV
Speaking to NDTV, when asked about the validity of vaccines as many got infected with Covid even after taking booster doses, she said the doses prevent severe disease.
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Monkeypox Has Been A "Wake-Up Call", Says WHO Chief Scientist
The outbreak of Monkeypox has been a "wake-up call", Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan has said.
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In WHO Chief Scientist's Reply To World Bank Adviser, A Covid Warning
Be prepared for fresh COVID-19 waves, WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan has warned, amid the onset of new variants that are more transmissible, immune evasive and growing concerns about greater hospitalisations.
