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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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WHO To Update List Of Pathogens That Can Cause Future Outbreaks, Will Include "Disease X"
The list of priority pathogens will help researchers identify where they need to invest energy and funds to develop tests, treatments and vaccines.
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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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No Doubts On Safety, Efficacy: WHO Chief Scientist On Covaxin Suspension
Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation, today assured that the freeze on Bharat Biotech's Covaxin supply does not involve the safety or efficacy of the vaccine, but some issues in manufacturing processes for which correc
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With Pandemic, We Could Be Back To Square One Soon, Warns WHO Scientist
Two years into the pandemic, governments across the world are eager to put Covid-19 behind them. But for scientists and public health officials, some of the toughest work is yet to come.
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Herd Immunity To Fight Covid "Foolish Idea": WHO Chief Scientist To NDTV
"Hybrid immunity is the strongest immunity we can have at the moment - Hybrid is when one has been infected with Omicron and has also got the vaccine doses," she said.
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"Surge Will Be So Fast," Warns WHO Expert Soumya Swaminathan
The biggest challenge India will face amid the Omicron crisis will be the sudden need for medical care, WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan said.
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Vaccines Still Effective Against Omicron, Says WHO Chief Scientist
WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said that it appears that vaccines are still proving to be effective because even though the numbers are going up exponentially in many countries, severity of the disease has not surged to a new level.
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Covid Vaccination Drive Needs To Be Strengthened Globally: WHO Chief Scientist
WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan on Monday called for the expansion and strengthening of the COVID-19 vaccination programme across the world in view of the rising cases of Omicron variant.
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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.
-
WHO To Update List Of Pathogens That Can Cause Future Outbreaks, Will Include "Disease X"
The list of priority pathogens will help researchers identify where they need to invest energy and funds to develop tests, treatments and vaccines.
-
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.
-
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.
-
"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.
-
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.
-
No Doubts On Safety, Efficacy: WHO Chief Scientist On Covaxin Suspension
Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation, today assured that the freeze on Bharat Biotech's Covaxin supply does not involve the safety or efficacy of the vaccine, but some issues in manufacturing processes for which correc
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With Pandemic, We Could Be Back To Square One Soon, Warns WHO Scientist
Two years into the pandemic, governments across the world are eager to put Covid-19 behind them. But for scientists and public health officials, some of the toughest work is yet to come.
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Herd Immunity To Fight Covid "Foolish Idea": WHO Chief Scientist To NDTV
"Hybrid immunity is the strongest immunity we can have at the moment - Hybrid is when one has been infected with Omicron and has also got the vaccine doses," she said.
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"Surge Will Be So Fast," Warns WHO Expert Soumya Swaminathan
The biggest challenge India will face amid the Omicron crisis will be the sudden need for medical care, WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan said.
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Vaccines Still Effective Against Omicron, Says WHO Chief Scientist
WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said that it appears that vaccines are still proving to be effective because even though the numbers are going up exponentially in many countries, severity of the disease has not surged to a new level.
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Covid Vaccination Drive Needs To Be Strengthened Globally: WHO Chief Scientist
WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan on Monday called for the expansion and strengthening of the COVID-19 vaccination programme across the world in view of the rising cases of Omicron variant.
