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WHO warns against three substandard oral cough syrups in India—Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife—linked to child fatalities and urges regulatory authorities to ensure recalls and surveillance.

WHO issues alert against substandard oral cough syrups in India

WHO warns against three substandard oral cough syrups in India&mdash;Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife&mdash;linked to child fatalities and urges regulatory authorities to ensure recalls and surveillance.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an alert against three "substandard" oral cough syrups identified in India -- Coldrif, Respifresh TR and ReLife -- and urged national regulatory authorities worldwide to immediately notify it if these are detected in their country.
It has also advised healthcare professionals to report the detection of these substandard products and any incident of adverse effects, or lack of expected effects to their national regulatory authorities or National Pharmacovigilance Centre.
The alert comes after at least 22 children, mostly under the age of five, have died due to suspected kidney failure after being administered Coldrif in Madhya Pradesh. Besides, at least three children have allegedly died in Rajasthan after consuming cough syrup in different districts of the state.
The WHO has further called for increased surveillance and diligence within the supply chains of countries and regions likely to be affected by these substandard products.
"Increased surveillance of the informal/unregulated market is also advised," the alert issued on Monday said.
The affected products are oral liquid medicines containing active ingredients commonly used to relieve symptoms of common cold, flu, or cough According to the alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) of India reported to WHO the presence of Diethylene Glycol (DEG) in at least three oral liquid medicines in October 8. This followed information identified by WHO on September 30 of localised clusters of acute illness and child fatalities in India.
The CDSCO informed WHO that the contaminated products were reportedly consumed by the affected children and confirmed that relevant state authorities have ordered an immediate halt to production at implicated manufacturing sites and have suspended product authorisations.
In addition, a recall of the contaminated products has been initiated by relevant state authorities.
The contaminated oral liquid medicines have been identified to be specific batches of Coldrif, Respifresh TR and ReLife, manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceutical, Rednex Pharmaceuticals, and Shape Pharma, the alert said.
The alert stated the CDSCO has informed WHO that none of the contaminated medicines have been exported from India and there is currently no evidence of illegal export.
"Nevertheless, WHO encourages National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) to consider targeted market surveillance, with particular attention to informal and unregulated supply chains where products may circulate undetected. NRAs are also advised to carefully evaluate risks associated with any oral liquid medicines originating from the same manufacturing sites- particularly those produced since December 2024," the alert stated.
The products identified in this alert are considered substandard as they fail to meet their quality standards and their specifications. These contaminated products pose significant risks to patients and can cause severe and potentially life-threatening illness, the global health agency said.
Diethylene glycol is toxic to humans when consumed and can prove fatal.The contaminated oral liquid medicines referenced in this alert are unsafe and their use, especially in children, may result in serious injury or death. Toxic effects can include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, inability to pass urine, headache, altered mental state and acute kidney injury which may lead to death.
To protect patients, it is essential to detect and remove these contaminated products from circulation, the alert said.
"Healthcare professionals should report the detection of these substandard products and any incident of adverse effects, or lack of expected effects to their National Regulatory Authorities or National Pharmacovigilance Centre. The WHO advises increased surveillance and diligence within the supply chains of countries and regions likely to be affected by these substandard products. Increased surveillance of the informal/unregulated market is also advised.
National regulatory authorities and law enforcement authorities are advised to immediately notify the WHO if these products are detected in their country," the alert stated.
"If you are in possession of any of these products, WHO recommends that you do not use them. If you, or someone you know, has, or may have, used these products, or suffered an adverse event or unexpected side-effect after use, seek immediate medical advice from a health-care professional or contact a poisons control centre.," it added.

A new report from the World Health Organisation has left Indians tensed. The report revealed that India has the second-highest rate of Hepatitis infections in the world.

India reports second highest number of Hepatitis B and C after China, WHO reveals shocking data

<h2>A new report from the World Health Organisation has left Indians tensed. The report revealed that India has the second-highest rate of Hepatitis infections in the world.</h2>

A new report from the World Health Organisation has left Indians tensed. According to the report, India reported 3.5 crore cases of viral hepatitis in 2022, accounting for 11.6 per cent of the total disease burden globally that year. While China has the most cases, India ranks second on the list of countries with the highest Hepatitis B infection.
Let us know more about the report and the disease.
<h3>What does the WHO report reveal?</h3>
Hepatitis can be caused by the five known hepatitis viruses &ndash; A, B, C, D and E. However, the infections caused by hepatitis B and C are responsible for 96 per cent of all infections. According to the WHO report, 2.98 crore hepatitis B cases were reported in 2022 while the number of hepatitis C infections stood at 55 lakh.
Number of deaths across 187 countries was reported to increase from 1.1 million in 2019 to 1.3 million in 2022. &nbsp;Of this, 83 per cent were caused by hepatitis B, and 17 per cent by hepatitis C.
The WHO report also revealed that every day, there are 3,500 people dying globally due to hepatitis B and C infections.
&ldquo;This report paints a troubling picture: despite progress globally in preventing hepatitis infections, deaths are rising because far too few people with hepatitis are being diagnosed and treated,&rdquo; WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement.
The report also revealed that half the burden of chronic hepatitis B and C infections is among people between 30 and 54 years old, with 12 per cent among children under 18 years.&nbsp;
Bangladesh, China, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, the Russian Federation and Vietnam, collectively contributes to two-thirds of the global burden of hepatitis B and C.
The WHO report said that in 2022, 98,305 people died due to hepatitis B while 26,206 succumbed to hepatitis C. Only 2.4 per cent of those infected in the country had received diagnosis coverage, as per the report.
<h3>What is hepatitis and what are its symptoms?</h3>
Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors, including viral infections, excessive alcohol consumption, autoimmune diseases, or exposure to certain toxins or drugs. Viral hepatitis is the most common type and is caused by specific viruses, including hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.
Some signs of hepatitis are fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain, nausea, pale stool, joint pain, and enlarged liver. Fever may occur as the body tries to fight off the infection or inflammation.
However, some people with hepatitis may not experience any symptoms, especially in the early stages of the disease.&nbsp;
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From Cambodia, the fake Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup may have been sent to Marshall Islands and Micronesia, QP Pharmachem Ltd's MD claimed.

WHO alert: Punjab cough syrup-maker reacts to 'contaminated' allegation

From Cambodia, the fake Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup may have been sent to the Marshall Islands and Micronesia, QP Pharmachem Ltd's MD claimed.

Following the World Health Organisation's allegation that another cough syrup made in India was found to be contaminated, the manufacturer in Punjab reacted to the development.
Sudhir Pathak, MD of QP Pharmachem Ltd told news agency ANI that the authorities suspect that someone may have duplicated the cough syrup in Cambodia. From Cambodia, the fake Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup may have been sent to the Marshall Islands and Micronesia, he claimed.
Pathak added that this could be an attempt to defame India.
The WHO on April 25, 2023, said that a batch of substandard Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup was found in the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. WHO said that the cough syrup had unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants.
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WHO said that the cough syrup had unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants.

Another Indian cough syrup in trouble? WHO warning on Guaifenesin TG

WHO said that the cough syrup had unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants.

The World Health Organisation has once again raised an alarm over allegedly contaminated cough syrups made in India being found in other countries.
The WHO on April 25, 2023, said that a batch of substandard Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup was found in the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia.
WHO said that the cough syrup had unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants.
The manufacturer is QP Pharmachem Limited of Punjab, and the marketer is Trillium Pharma of Haryana, as per WHO.

First batch of aid from the United Nations reached rebel-held areas in Syria.

Turkey-Syria earthquake: over 21,000 dead so far; US announces $85 million aid; WHO chief to visit

First batch of aid from the United Nations reached rebel-held areas in Syria.

Four days after a major earthquake, the scale of devastation in Turkey and Syria continues to grow larger.
The death toll crossed the 21,000-mark by the morning of 10 February 2023 even as search and rescue operations continued to find survivors.
First batch of aid from the United Nations reached rebel-held areas in Syria, days after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake. World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also announced a visit to Syria.
Meanwhile, the United States of America announced $85 million in aid for Turkey and Syria.
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Ghebreyesus said he has "endless admiration for this brave girl".

Watch: young girl shields sibling's head under rubble, WHO chief says 'endless admiration' | Turkey-Syria earthquake

Ghebreyesus said he has "endless admiration for this brave girl".

With rescue operations underway for the fourth day after a devastating earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria, heartbreaking visuals continue to emerge from the affected areas.
One such video was shared by World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on 8 February 2023. It showed a young girl and her sibling lying between two slabs of concrete as rescuers try to pull them out. The girl is seen shielding the head of her sibling with her arm.
Ghebreyesus said he has "endless admiration for this brave girl". UN representative Mohamad Safa said that the 7-year-old and her younger sibling were trapped for 17 hours but made it out alive.
Meanwhile, the death toll in the two countries crossed the 15,000-mark early on 9 February.
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The World Health Organisation offered a grim analysis, saying that the death toll may rise eightfold.

Turkey-Syria earthquake: deaths rise to over 4,300; WHO warns of 20,000 total casualties

The World Health Organisation offered a grim analysis, saying that the death toll may rise eightfold.

The death toll continued to rise exponentially in Turkey and Syria, a day after a major earthquake and strong aftershocks devastated the region.
By the morning of 7 February, the number of casualties had crossed the 4,300-mark. Authorities said that more than 5,600 buildings had collapsed due to the quake, trapping thousands under debris.
The World Health Organisation offered a grim analysis, saying that the death toll may rise eightfold. The toll was around 3,000 when WHO's prediction was reported, meaning that the deaths may cross the 20,000-mark.

The government said that no such advisory had been issued by the WHO, and false information is creating unnecessary panic among consumers.

87% Indians to have cancer within 2 yrs due to adulterated milk? Govt says reports of WHO advisory false

The government said that no such advisory had been issued by the WHO, and false information is creating unnecessary panic among consumers.

The Union government on 19 January 2023 rejected a report which claimed that the World Health Organisation had warned India of adulteration in milk raising the risk of cancer.
The government said that no such advisory had been issued by the WHO, and false information is creating unnecessary panic among consumers.
The government said that the fake advisory claimed that if adulteration in milk and milk products is not checked immediately, then 87% of Indians would suffer from serious illnesses like cancer by 2025.
The issue has already been examined in the department in consultation with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the statement said. "WHO country office in India confirmed to FSSAI that no such advisory has been issued by WHO to Government of India ever," it added.
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The department said that this kind of false information being circulated on social media and on WhatsApp should not be given any credence whatsoever. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying and FSSAI are taking all possible steps to help supply of safe and good quality milk to the consumers across the country, the statement said.
Milk production in the country has increased from 146.3 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 221.06 million tonnes (66.56 crore litres per day) in 2021-22 with the annual Growth Rate of 6.1 per cent.
The department had also conducted a study on demand of milk and milk product in India during 2019. As per the study, the total consumption at the all India level in 2019 was 162.4 million metric tonnes (44.50 Crore Kg per day) for milk and milk products.
Thus, milk production in the country is sufficient to meet the domestic demand, the department added. The quality of milk and milk products sold in market is governed by standards laid down and enforced by the FSSAI.
(With PTI inputs)

The World Health Organisation(WHO) on Tuesday issued a medical product alert referring to fake Covishield vaccines being circulated in India and parts of Africa.

WHO issues alert on fake Covishield vaccines in India, Health Min investigating

WHO issues alert on fake Covishield vaccines in India, Health Ministry says they are investigating the claims.&nbsp;

Fake Covishield Alert

Fake Covishield&nbsp;vaccines being circulated in India and parts of Africa says WHO As per WHO, SII&nbsp;confirmed that some vaccine vials reported were fake India: 2ml&nbsp;Covishield&nbsp;identified as fake but&nbsp;SII does not produce vaccine in 2ml Health ministry is investigating the issue,&nbsp;no complaints have yet been received

As per WHO, Serum confirmed that some of the vaccines reported at patient level were infact&nbsp;fake.&nbsp;
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The World Health Organisation on Tuesday issued a medical product alert referring to fake Covishield&nbsp;vaccines being circulated in India and parts of Africa. The WHO in a statement said they have identified spurious batches of Serum's vaccine being circulated in India and Uganda in particular.&nbsp; The global global public health agency said Adar Poonawalla&nbsp;backed Serum Institute&nbsp;the Indian producer of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/covishield-not-part-of-vaccine-passport-govt-to-take-up-issue-1624854407972" target="_blank">Covishield</a>, had confirmed that some vaccine vials reported at the patient-level were fake.&nbsp;In India, Covishield 2ml was identified though SII does not produce the vaccine in 2ml (four doses).
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Mushrooming outbreaks of the highly contagious Delta variant across the world is forcing govts to rethink relaxations in curbs. The World Health Organization has announced an 80% average increase in Covid cases, over the past four weeks.
The US is topping the list of the world's worst-hit nations, followed by India and Brazil.
In India, the reproduction rate, or R value, of Covid-19 has inched up from 0.96 to 1 over the past few days and it is a matter of concern, according to experts.
In the United States, Covid cases are climbing steadily. The country's top infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday warned that more &ldquo;pain and suffering&rdquo; is on the horizon. The CDC has&nbsp;recommended that even vaccinated people must return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the delta variant is causing a spike in cases. 
Authorities in Canada say the country is at the start of the Delta-driven fourth wave. With ongoing vaccination and reopening, experts say the balance is very delicate.
Also watch:&nbsp;China: Mass testing, millions put under lockdown as Delta variant spreads
China is also battling a fresh wave of Covid cases, fuelled by the Delta variant. In what is being called its worst surge since the first outbreak in Wuhan in December 2019, the Delta variant has now spread to over 18 territories in China. China has announced partial lockdowns in several places, and has also suspended public transport.
In Australia, where only about 14% of the population have been vaccinated, Brisbane and parts of Queensland entered a snap Covid-19 lockdown on Saturday, as more cases of the Delta variant were recorded.
Also watch:&nbsp;Amid rise in fresh cases, Japan extends Covid state of emergency in Tokyo

Global Covid Update: Delta variant causing havoc worldwide, countries tighten norms

Global Covid Update: Delta variant causing spike in cases worldwide, here are the highlights
⦁ India: R value of Covid-19 inching up to 1 is cause for worry ⦁ US&nbsp;CDC recommends vaccinated people should also wear masks ⦁ Canada authorities say they are at the start of the 4th wave ⦁ China battling worst surge since the December 2019 Wuhan&nbsp;outbreak ⦁ Australia: snap lockdown in Brisbane and Queensland

Spike in Covid cases guelled by Delta variant worrying govts worldwide WHO announced an 80% average increase in cases, in the last 4 weeks United States tops list of world's worst-hit nations, followed by India &amp; Brazil India: R value of Covid-19 inching up to 1 is cause for worry, say experts US: Dr. Anthony Fauci warns there is more &ldquo;pain and suffering&rdquo; on the horizon US: CDC recommends vaccinated people should also wear masks indoors Canada: Authorities say they are at the start of the Delta-driven 4th wave China is battling its worst surge since the first outbreak in Wuhan in December 2019 China: Delta variant has spread to 18 territories, partial lockdowns in many areas Australia: snap lockdown in Brisbane and Queensland after spike in Delta cases

The World Health Organization has announced an 80% average increase in Covid cases, over the past four weeks.

Mushrooming outbreaks of the highly contagious Delta variant across the world is forcing govts to rethink relaxations in curbs. The World Health Organization has announced an 80% average increase in Covid cases, over the past four weeks.
The US is topping the list of the world's worst-hit nations, followed by India and Brazil.
In India, the reproduction rate, or R value, of Covid-19 has inched up from 0.96 to 1 over the past few days and it is a matter of concern, according to experts.
In the United States, Covid cases are climbing steadily. The country's top infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday warned that more &ldquo;pain and suffering&rdquo; is on the horizon. The CDC has&nbsp;recommended that even vaccinated people must return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the delta variant is causing a spike in cases. 
Authorities in Canada say the country is at the start of the Delta-driven fourth wave. With ongoing vaccination and reopening, experts say the balance is very delicate.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/china-mass-testing-millions-put-under-lockdown-as-delta-variant-spreads-1627822390802" target="_blank">China: Mass testing, millions put under lockdown as Delta variant spreads</a>
China is also battling a fresh wave of Covid cases, fuelled by the Delta variant. In what is being called its worst surge since the first outbreak in Wuhan in December 2019, the Delta variant has now spread to over 18 territories in China. China has announced partial lockdowns in several places, and has also suspended public transport.
In Australia, where only about 14% of the population have been vaccinated, Brisbane and parts of Queensland entered a snap Covid-19 lockdown on Saturday, as more cases of the Delta variant were recorded.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/amid-rise-in-fresh-cases-japan-extends-covid-state-of-emergency-in-tokyo-1627722424655" target="_blank">Amid rise in fresh cases, Japan extends Covid state of emergency in Tokyo</a>

The World Health Organisation on Friday said that the number of deaths directly or indirectly attributed to coronavirus is three times the official toll. The global health body has estimated that there is likely a significant under-count of deaths and 6-8 million people may have died so far.
Referred by health experts as &lsquo;excess mortality&rsquo;, the estimate includes both reported and under reported deaths as well as indirect deaths, that is, fatalities caused due to the lack of medical infrastructure and restrictions amongst other factors.
WHO&rsquo;s statistics suggest that at least 3 million people died last year which is 1.2 million more than the official count.

6-8 million people dead so far, 3 times the official Covid tolls: WHO

6-8 million people dead so far, 3X official Covid tolls: WHO

//Covid-19 fatalities&nbsp;3 times the official count, says WHO&nbsp; //Significant under-count&nbsp;of Covid deaths likely: UN body&nbsp; //6-8 million people may have died so far: WHO //Estimate includes under reported &amp; indirect deaths //WHO: 3 million died in 2020, 1.2 mn more than official count

The World Health Organisation on Friday said that the number of deaths directly or indirectly attributed to coronavirus is three times the official toll. The global health body has estimated that there is likely a significant under-count of deaths and 6-8 million people may have died so far.
Referred by health experts as &lsquo;excess mortality&rsquo;, the estimate includes both reported and under reported deaths as well as indirect deaths, that is, fatalities caused due to the lack of medical infrastructure and restrictions amongst other factors.
WHO&rsquo;s statistics suggest that at least 3 million people died last year which is 1.2 million more than the official count.

Malaria is a life-threatening disease! Make absolutely no mistake about it! It is typically transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. To help spread awareness and increase conversations around this deadly disease, 25th April of every year is observed as World Malaria Day.
World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. This day came into existence during the World Health Assembly of 2007, as decided by the WHO Member States.
This year the focus will be on celebrating the achievements of countries that are approaching and achieving malaria elimination. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, several countries have reported zero indigenous malaria cases in 2020, while others have made noteworthy progress in their journey to becoming malaria-free.

World Malaria Day: Reaching the zero Malaria target

Malaria is a life-threatening disease! Make absolutely no mistake about it! It is typically transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. To help spread awareness and increase conversations around this deadly disease, 25th April of every year is observed as World Malaria Day.
World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. This day came into existence during the World Health Assembly of 2007, as decided by the WHO Member States.
This year the focus will be on celebrating the achievements of countries that are approaching and achieving malaria elimination. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, several countries have reported zero indigenous malaria cases in 2020, while others have made noteworthy progress in their journey to becoming malaria-free.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday continued his attack on the government over its handling of coronavirus.

'Negligent': Rahul Gandhi slams govt as cases of new Covid strains reported

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday continued his attack on the government over its handling of coronavirus. The government is being "grossly negligent" and "overconfident" about the coronavirus pandemic in the country, Rahul said. Sharing a clipping of a news report that said the South African and Brazilian variant of the virus has entered India, the 50-year-old MP said COVID-19 is "not over yet". A few cases of the more infectious South African and Brazilian strains of the coronavirus have been detected in India, the government said on Tuesday. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the new strains are more contagious and spread faster.

Got negligent, overconfident: Rahul Gandhi as 2 cases of new Covid strains reported

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday continued his attack on the government over its handling of coronavirus. The government is being "grossly negligent" and "overconfident" about the coronavirus pandemic in the country, Rahul said.
Sharing a clipping of a news report that said the South African and Brazilian variant of the virus has entered India, the 50-year-old MP said <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" >COVID-19</a> is "not over yet".
A few cases of the more infectious South African and Brazilian strains of the coronavirus have been detected in India, the government said on Tuesday. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the new strains are more contagious and spread faster.

Bird flu in India: As several states in India sound an alarm over the spread of the bird flu or Avian Influenza.

Bird flu outbreak in India: What WHO says about eating chicken, eggs 

As several states in India sound an alarm over the spread of the bird flu or Avian Influenza, you might be wondering what that means for your own food consumption. Here's what the World Health Organisation has to say:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Eating chicken or eggs is safe as long as they are 'properly prepared and cooked.'&nbsp;</li>
<li>Meat, whether it is hen or duck, should be cooked, in a way that all parts reach 70 degree Celsius&nbsp;to kill the virus.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Avoid runny eggs. Cooking an egg till its yolk becomes firm is safe to eat.</li>
<li>Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after handling poultry or eggs.</li>
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Bird flu outbreak: what WHO says about eating chicken, eggs 

WHO's&nbsp;advice for eating poultry, eggs during the bird flu outbreak:&nbsp;
Safe to eat chicken, eggs if 'properly prepared and cooked'&nbsp;
All parts of the meat should reach 70&deg;C to kill the virus
Eggs cooked till the yolk gets firm are safe to eat&nbsp;
Wash hands with soap and water after handling poultry&nbsp;

As several states in India sound an alarm over the spread of the bird flu or Avian Influenza, you might be wondering what that means for your own food consumption. Here's what the World Health Organisation has to say:&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Eating chicken or eggs is safe as long as they are 'properly prepared and cooked.'&nbsp;</li>
<li>Meat, whether it is hen or duck, should be cooked, in a way that all parts reach 70 degree Celsius&nbsp;to kill the virus.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Avoid runny eggs. Cooking an egg till its yolk becomes firm is safe to eat.</li>
<li>Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after handling poultry or eggs.</li>
</ol>

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday praised India's action and its resolve to end the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covishield and Covaxin: WHO chief Tedros Adhano praises India's action & resolve to end Covid

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday praised India's action and its resolve to end the Covid-19 pandemic as the largest vaccine producer of the world

WHO chief praises India's action & resolve to end Covid

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday praised India's action and its resolve to end the Covid-19 pandemic as the largest vaccine producer of the world.&nbsp;"India continues to take decisive action and demonstrate its resolve to end Covid19 pandemic. As the world's largest vaccine producer it's well placed to do so," Tedros tweeted. He also hailed the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the fight against the pandemic.&nbsp;India has one of the largest vaccine manufacturing capacities in the world and has secured authorisation to mass-produce the AstraZeneca, Novavax and Gamaleya Research Institute vaccines.

World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday praised India's action and its resolve to end the Covid-19 pandemic as the largest vaccine producer of the world. "India continues to take decisive action and demonstrate its resolve to end Covid19 pandemic. As the world's largest vaccine producer it's well placed to do so," Tedros tweeted. He also hailed the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the fight against the pandemic. "If we #ACTogether, we can ensure effective and safe vaccines are used to protect the most vulnerable everywhere @narendramodi". India has one of the largest vaccine manufacturing capacities in the world and has secured authorisation to mass-produce the AstraZeneca, Novavax and Gamaleya Research Institute vaccines.

Coronavirus remains active on human skin for 9 hours, new study claims

The coronavirus remains active on human skin for as long as nine hours, a new research by Japanese scientists, published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases claims.
The claim bolsters the need for frequent handwashing to combat Covid-19.
In comparison to this, the flu-causing pathogen survives on human skin for about 1.8 hours, the study said.
SARS-CoV-2's ability to survive for 9 hours on human skin may enhance the risk of contact transmission. The flu virus and the coronavirus are inactivated within 15 seconds of applying ethanol, found in santizers, they claimed.
The study concluded by adding that hand hygiene&nbsp;may reduce the risk, backing World Health Organisation's advice on regular hand washing.

The coronavirus remains active on human skin for as long as nine hours, a new research by Japanese scientists, published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases claims.&nbsp;In contrast, the flu-causing pathogen survives on human skin for about 1.8 hours, the study said.
SARS-CoV-2's ability to survive for 9 hours on human skin may enhance the risk of contact transmission. The flu virus and the coronavirus are inactivated within 15 seconds of applying ethanol, found in santizers, they claimed.
Backing World Health Organisation's advice, the study concluded by adding that hand hygiene&nbsp;may reduce the risk, and stressed on the need to wash hands frequently to combat Covid-19.

New test could detect Covid-19 in minutes: WHO

In a major milestone, the World Health Organisation shared that a new global $5 test could help detect Covid-19 in minutes!

In what is being called a major milestone, the World Health Organisation shared that a new global test could detect Covid-19 in minutes.&nbsp;
This will help detect cases in&nbsp;low and middle-income countries across the globe. This&nbsp;$5 test will be especially&nbsp;beneficial in areas that lack enough healthcare workers and laboratories.&nbsp;
WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus&nbsp;shared that the new test will provide results in 15 to 20 minutes and over the next 6 months, manufacturers&nbsp;will provide 120 million tests.

Covid vaccine trial pause a wake-up call: WHO

The World Health Organisation has said that the pause on the trials of the Oxford Covid vaccine is a "wake-up call", but&nbsp; it should "not discourage researchers"

The World Health Organisation has said that the pause on the trials of the Oxford Covid vaccine is a "wake-up call". The world body, however, added that it should not discourage researchers. "This is a wake-up call to recognise that there are ups and downs in clinical development and that we have to be prepared," WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan told a virtual briefing from Geneva. Pharma giant AstraZeneca suspended late-stage trials of vaccine this week after a participant in Britain suffered from neurological symptoms.

WHO tells India to join global 'Covax' plan

The World Health Organisation is in talks with India about joining the 'COVAX' global vaccine allocation plan. A senior WHO adviser said on Monday, that India is eligible, like all countries in the world, to be part of the COVAX facility and discussions are ongoing. WHO added that India has extensive experience with vaccines. 
The WHO and the GAVI vaccine alliance are leading the COVAX facility, aimed at helping buy and distribute vaccines against the novel coronavirus fairly around the world.
United States meanwhile has secured their own supplies through bilateral deals and have said they will not join COVAX.

Talks on with India to join global Covax&nbsp;allocation: WHO
WHO: India has extensive experience with vaccines
WHO and GAVI&nbsp;leading global Covid-19 vaccine facility
Move to help buy and distribute vaccines fairly globally
US secured supply through bilateral deals, won't join Covax

The World Health Organisation is in talks with India about joining the 'COVAX' global vaccine allocation plan. A senior WHO adviser said on Monday, that India is eligible, like all countries in the world, to be part of the COVAX facility and discussions are ongoing. WHO added that India has extensive experience with vaccines. 
The WHO and the GAVI vaccine alliance are leading the COVAX facility, aimed at helping buy and distribute vaccines against the novel coronavirus fairly around the world.
United States meanwhile has secured their own supplies through bilateral deals and have said they will not join COVAX.

According to the World Health Organization, the number of measles cases reported worldwide in the first three months of 2019 has tripled compared with the same time last year. The provisional data from the UN body indicated "a clear trend", with all regions of the world seeing outbreaks, and Africa witnessing the most dramatic rise of 700%. The agency said that actual numbers may be far higher, since only one in 10 cases globally are reported. Among the worst hit are Ukraine, Madagascar and India, with tens of thousands of reported cases per million people. 

According to the World Health Organization, the number of measles cases reported worldwide in the first three months of 2019 has tripled compared with the same time last year. The provisional data from the UN body indicated "a clear trend", with all regions of the world seeing outbreaks, and Africa witnessing the most dramatic rise of 700%. The agency said that actual numbers may be far higher, since only one in 10 cases globally are reported. Among the worst hit are Ukraine, Madagascar and India, with tens of thousands of reported cases per million people. 

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