Pandemic exposes scientific rift over proving when germs are airborne
The WHO acknowledged this week that the novel coronavirus can spread through tiny droplets floating in the air, a nod to more than…
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WHO acknowledges ‘evidence emerging’ of airborne spread of COVID-19
The WHO has previously said the virus that causes the COVID-19 respiratory disease spreads primarily through small droplets…
WHO reviewing report urging new guidance over airborne spread of coronavirus
How frequently the coronavirus can spread by the airborne or aerosol route - as opposed to by larger droplets in coughs and…
WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in COVID trials after failure to reduce death
The setback came as the WHO also reported more than 200,000 new cases globally of the disease for the first time in a single day
Emer Cooke nominated as new EMA Executive Director
Emer Cooke is currently the Director of the Regulation and Prequalification Department at the World Health Organization (WHO) in…
WHO moves to update COVID-19 guidance after ‘great news’ in dexamethasone study
Trial results announced showed dexamethasone, used since the 1960s to reduce inflammation in diseases such as arthritis, cut death…
WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns
Dr Mike Ryan, head of the WHO emergencies programme, said the decision to suspend trials of hydroxychloroquine had been taken out…
FDA launches mobile-friendly database with information on life-saving HIV drugs
The interactive tool offers information on ARVs eligible for purchase under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief…
AYUSH Ministry to host WHO meetings on developing standardised terminologies and Benchmarks…
The WHO - International Experts Consultation Meeting (IECM) shall host selected international experts (from all six WHO regions)…
MSF and TB activists protest at 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health
The protesters urged pharma corporations to make improved drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) treatment affordable and available for…