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BioNTech adapts new demand, developing advanced COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine manufacturer, BioNTech, says that it is preparing a new, more advanced COVID-19 vaccine for the coming autumn, the company’s chief executive, Ugur...

Coronavirus pandemic no longer international health emergency, says WHO

The global Coronavirus pandemic is no longer considered an international health emergency, the World Health Organisation (WHO) decided. WHO head, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced in...

WHO launches initiative to address COVID-19 cases

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has launched the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats Initiative (PRET), an integrated approach to pandemic planning,...

Youth leaders gather for ECOSOC forum to accelerate COVID-19 recovery, SDG implementation

Returning in-person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, over 1,000 young leaders from around the world will be in New York from...

Rising COVID-19 infections paralysing cities in China

A record wave of COVID-19 infections has sparked further restrictions for the population in China, with the health commission in Beijing reporting more than...

Mitigating impact of emerging biosecurity threats

Experts say the outbreak of COVID-19 nearly three years ago has triggered a greater appreciation of the importance of health security and intelligence capabilities. The...

COVID-19 on increase in Americas, Africa – WHO

COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline but omicron sub-variants are driving an increase in the Americas and Africa. Director General of the World Health...

Over 12.8m children in U.S. infected with COVID-19

Over 12.8 million children have tested positive for COVID-19 since onset of the pandemic, according to the report by the American Academy of Pediatrics...

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Global stocktake, turning point to limit warming to 1.5°C – Stiell

Speaking at the opening plenary of the third technical dialogue of the global stocktake on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, UN...
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World not on track to achieve SDG 7 for energy by 2030 – Report

A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the United Nations Statistics...

Sanwo-Olu seeks support in plastic waste management

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, June 5, 2023, appealed for support of Lagos residents towards proper...

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Global stocktake, turning point to limit warming to 1.5°C – Stiell

Speaking at the opening plenary of the third technical...

World not on track to achieve SDG 7 for energy by 2030 – Report

A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA),...