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Mumbai: The successful intervention of the COVID-19 virus in Dharavi drew a special mention from World Health Organization (WHO) among other countries, on Friday. Despite being a densely packed area in Mumbai, Dharavi has been consistently…

In a regular World Health Organization (WHO) briefing, Dr Mike Ryan said on Friday that it is unlikely that COVID-19 will be completely eliminated if the current conditions persisted. He said, "In the current situation, it is unlikely we…

Indian doctors have urged the people not to panic regarding the possibility of coronavirus being airborne, as evidence is still being evaluated. The issue has resurfaced, with the WHO acknowledging evidence of airborne spread of the virus…

New Delhi: Doctors in some hospitals in the country have been taking note of a new trend in which the coronavirus is presenting itself. More and more COVID-19 patients are coming in with complaints of diarrhoea and vomiting. The worry is…

News Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday announced the new members of its Executive Board and India is one among the 11 nations. The list includes Botswana, Colombia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, India, Madagascar, Oman,…

Raipur: In its guidelines to safeguard against coronavirus, WHO has failed to factor on mobile phones as being potential carriers of the virus in healthcare facilities, doctors at AIIMS, Raipur have pointed out. In a commentary published…

New Delhi: Four Covid-19 hospitals in India have received clearance to be part of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) clinical trial process to find an effective treatment for the novel coronavirus which has killed over 2.5 million. WHO…

As the death toll rose to 213 in China, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a global emergency for the Coronavirus epidemic. The Indian embassy in Beijing is reportedly planning a possible evacuation for Indian citizens living in…