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WHO to continue support Pakistan in fight against HIV

ISLAMABAD, : World Health Organization’s (WHO) representative in Pakistan, Dr Palitha Mahipala on Tuesday said that WHO was fully committed to continue supporting the efforts of government, civil society organizations and people living with HIV (PLHIV) to strengthen health systems to increase their resilience against […]

WHO rejects antiviral drug remdesivir as coronavirus treatment

UNITED NATIONS, : The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended against using the antiviral Remdesivir, a drug that had generated intense interest, as a treatment for coronavirus. An expert panel “concluded that remdesivir has no meaningful effect on mortality or on other important outcomes for […]

WHO plans to vaccinate at least 20% of Africa vs. COVID

ISTANBUL, Nov 19 (AA/APP): The World Health Organization’s regional director for Africa said Wednesday that the international health body was planning to vaccinate at least 20% of the continent’s population for COVID-19. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti said in a teleconference that all African countries should prepare […]

Long-term symptoms of coronavirus ‘really concerning’, says WHO chief

UNITED NATIONS, :The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments around the globe to ensure necessary care for the coronavirus patients reporting long-term symptoms, including damage to major organs. “Although we’re still learning about the virus, what’s clear is that this is not just […]

WHO appreciates Pakistan’s response for containing COVID-19

ISLAMABAD, : World Health Organization (WHO) mission on Friday appreciated the response of federal and provincial governments for effectively containing COVID-19 pandemic. The WHO mission from EMRO region were presenting their findings at a debriefing session chaired by Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National […]

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