Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 that his country has become the first to approve a coronavirus vaccine, and that...
For the vaccines alone, more than $100 billion will be needed to ensure everyone globally can access the tools to fight COVID-19, Director-General of...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there are 19 potential COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials globally.
WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo,...
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is likely to launch the first COVID-19 vaccine by Aug. 15 in partnership with Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturing company...
The African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) has expressed concern over the planned trials of a genetically modified (GM) vaccine on COVID-19 in South Africa,...
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged flood-affected communities to adopt improved environmental practices and disaster risk reduction,...
The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) has called for strengthened intersectoral collaboration to improve prevention, detection and control of...
